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University of Central Florida

2010

Theatre and Performance Studies

Digital Rendering

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Computer Technologyin The Design Process, Gregory Montague Jan 2010

Computer Technologyin The Design Process, Gregory Montague

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This is a study of computer technology's impact on the theatrical design process. The tools of communication provided by technology were studied, and an analysis was conducted in the classroom of Digital Rendering, Digital Rendering Videos, and 3d CADD. After-wards, these tools were applied to an actual production of West Side Story where, with the addition of 3d light simulation software, the tools were used to communicate the design ideas from the lighting designer to the director. The goal of this process was to provide a 'real to life' virtual representation of the show to the director with the least …