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Unleash your creativity and master the art of puppetry with "The Art of Puppetry: Mastering the Craft of Building, Performing, and Building a Career." Written by an experienced puppeteer, this comprehensive guide covers everything from building and designing puppets to performing and building a career in the industry. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced puppeteer, this book is packed with valuable tips, tricks, and insights to help you bring your puppets to life. Learn how to design and create your own puppets, how to control them, and how to create a show. The book also includes a special section on how to build a career in puppetry, whether it be in theater, television or film. With this book, you'll have everything you need to take your puppet-making and performing skills to the next level. I. Introduction to Puppetry
History of puppetry
Types of puppets (marionettes, hand puppets, rod puppets, etc.)
Basic puppet construction and materials II. Manipulation Techniques
Hand and finger manipulation
Rod and string manipulation
Voice and character development
Lip sync and movement syncing III. Puppet Design and Building
Designing puppets for specific shows or performances
Building puppets from scratch
Techniques for creating expressive faces and movement
Using various materials for construction IV. Scriptwriting and Directing for Puppets
Writing scripts for puppet shows
Directing puppet performances
Blocking and choreography
Using puppetry in film and television V. Professional Puppetry
Career opportunities in puppetry
Building a portfolio and finding work
Building a puppet troupe or compan
Marketing and promoting puppetry performances VI. Puppetry as an Art Form
Exploring different styles and techniques of puppetry
Using puppetry in theatre, dance, and other performance art forms
Integrating puppetry with other mediums such as music and visual art
Author: Dennis Regling
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 01/27/2023
Pages: 46
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.10d
ISBN13: 9798375211350
ISBN10: 8375211354
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Puppets & Puppetry
History of puppetry
Types of puppets (marionettes, hand puppets, rod puppets, etc.)
Basic puppet construction and materials II. Manipulation Techniques
Hand and finger manipulation
Rod and string manipulation
Voice and character development
Lip sync and movement syncing III. Puppet Design and Building
Designing puppets for specific shows or performances
Building puppets from scratch
Techniques for creating expressive faces and movement
Using various materials for construction IV. Scriptwriting and Directing for Puppets
Writing scripts for puppet shows
Directing puppet performances
Blocking and choreography
Using puppetry in film and television V. Professional Puppetry
Career opportunities in puppetry
Building a portfolio and finding work
Building a puppet troupe or compan
Marketing and promoting puppetry performances VI. Puppetry as an Art Form
Exploring different styles and techniques of puppetry
Using puppetry in theatre, dance, and other performance art forms
Integrating puppetry with other mediums such as music and visual art
Author: Dennis Regling
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 01/27/2023
Pages: 46
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.10d
ISBN13: 9798375211350
ISBN10: 8375211354
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Puppets & Puppetry
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