Asia Pacific University Library catalogue


3D printing basics for entertainment design / Anne E. McMills

By: McMills, Anne E [author]Material type: TextTextDescription: xvii, 416 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmISBN: 9781138211353Subject(s): Three-dimensional printingDDC classification: 621.367 LOC classification: TS171.95 | .M38 2018
Contents:
Part I. The basics : Methods of 3D printing : Printing techniques ; Variations on 3D printing -- Choosing a 3D printer : Anatomy of a 3D printer ; Printer features ; FDM printing materials -- Part II. Workflow : Acquiring a model : Downloading a model ; Capturing an object ; 3D scanning -- Creating your own 3D model : Beginning modeling tools ; 3D modeling programs ; Design considerations -- Fixing and finalizing : Exporting your file ; Repair and preparation ; Inspection -- Printing : Printing preference ; Final print ; Printing services ; Finishing techniques -- Troubleshooting : Extrusion issues ; Formation issues ; Surface imperfections -- Part III. The entertainment industry : Scenic applications : Scenic design ; Props -- Costume applications : Costume design and technology ; Speciality suits -- Character design and fabrication : Puppets and marionettes ; Animatronics ; Stop-motion animation -- Exhibit design : Museums ; Window displays -- Additional disciplines: Lighting ; Sound ; Projection ; Special effects -- Appendices : A. Safety concerns -- B. Glossary of terms
Summary: "Affordable 3D printers are rapidly becoming everyday additions to the desktops and worktables of entertainment design practitioners--whether working in theatre, theme parks, television and film, museum design, window displays, animatronics, or--you name it! We are beginning to ask important questions about these emerging practices: How can we use 3D fabrication to make the design and production process more efficient? How can it be used to create useful and creative items? Can it save us from digging endlessly through thrift store shelves or from yet another late-night build? And when budgets are tight, will it save us money? This quick start guide will help you navigate the alphabet soup that is 3D printing and begin to answer these questions for yourself. It outlines the basics of the technology, and its many uses in entertainment design. With straightforward and easy-to-follow information, you will learn ways to acquire printable 3D models, basic methods of creating your own, and tips along the way to produce successful prints. Over 70 professionals contributed images, guidance, and never-before-seen case studies filled with insidifer secrets to this book, including tutorials by designer and pioneer, Owen M. Collins."--Provided by publisher
    Average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)
Item type Current library Collection Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
General Circulation General Circulation APU Library
Open Shelf 		Book TS171.95 .M38 2018 c.1 (Browse shelf (Opens below)) 1 Available 00019007

"A Focal Press Book."--Title page verso

Includes bibliographical references and index

Part I. The basics : Methods of 3D printing : Printing techniques ; Variations on 3D printing -- Choosing a 3D printer : Anatomy of a 3D printer ; Printer features ; FDM printing materials -- Part II. Workflow : Acquiring a model : Downloading a model ; Capturing an object ; 3D scanning -- Creating your own 3D model : Beginning modeling tools ; 3D modeling programs ; Design considerations -- Fixing and finalizing : Exporting your file ; Repair and preparation ; Inspection -- Printing : Printing preference ; Final print ; Printing services ; Finishing techniques -- Troubleshooting : Extrusion issues ; Formation issues ; Surface imperfections -- Part III. The entertainment industry : Scenic applications : Scenic design ; Props -- Costume applications : Costume design and technology ; Speciality suits -- Character design and fabrication : Puppets and marionettes ; Animatronics ; Stop-motion animation -- Exhibit design : Museums ; Window displays -- Additional disciplines: Lighting ; Sound ; Projection ; Special effects -- Appendices : A. Safety concerns -- B. Glossary of terms

"Affordable 3D printers are rapidly becoming everyday additions to the desktops and worktables of entertainment design practitioners--whether working in theatre, theme parks, television and film, museum design, window displays, animatronics, or--you name it! We are beginning to ask important questions about these emerging practices: How can we use 3D fabrication to make the design and production process more efficient? How can it be used to create useful and creative items? Can it save us from digging endlessly through thrift store shelves or from yet another late-night build? And when budgets are tight, will it save us money? This quick start guide will help you navigate the alphabet soup that is 3D printing and begin to answer these questions for yourself. It outlines the basics of the technology, and its many uses in entertainment design. With straightforward and easy-to-follow information, you will learn ways to acquire printable 3D models, basic methods of creating your own, and tips along the way to produce successful prints. Over 70 professionals contributed images, guidance, and never-before-seen case studies filled with insidifer secrets to this book, including tutorials by designer and pioneer, Owen M. Collins."--Provided by publisher

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.