3D Printing Basics for Entertainment Design

Table of contents

1. Cover
2. Title
3. Copyright
4. Dedication
5. Contents
6. Acknowledgments
7. Foreword
8. Introduction
9. PART I: The Basics
   1. Chapter 1: Methods of 3D Printing
      1. Printing Techniques
      2. Variations on 3D Printing
   2. Chapter 2: Choosing a 3D Printer
      1. Anatomy of a 3D Printer
      2. Printer Features
      3. FDM Printing Materials
10. PART II: Workflow
    1. Chapter 3: Acquiring a Model
       1. Downloading a Model
       2. Capturing an Object
       3. 3D Scanning
    2. Chapter 4: Creating your own 3D Model
       1. Beginning Modeling Tools
       2. 3D Modeling Programs
       3. Design Considerations
    3. Chapter 5: Fixing and Finalizing
       1. Exporting Your File
       2. Repair and Preparation
       3. Inspection
    4. Chapter 6: Printing
       1. Printing Preferences
       2. Final Print
       3. Printing Services
       4. Finishing Techniques
    5. Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
       1. Extrusion Issues
       2. Formation Issues
       3. Surface Imperfections
11. PART III: The Entertainment Industry
    1. Chapter 8: Scenic Applications
       1. Scenic Design
       2. Props
    2. Chapter 9: Costume Applications
       1. Costume Design and Technology
       2. Specialty Suits
    3. Chapter 10: Character Design and Fabrication
       1. Puppets and Marionettes
       2. Animatronics
       3. Stop-Motion Animation
    4. Chapter 11: Exhibit Design
       1. Museums
       2. Window Displays
    5. Chapter 12: Additional Disciplines
       1. Lighting
       2. Sound
       3. Projection
       4. Special Effects
12. Appendices
    1. Appendix A: Safety Concerns
    2. Appendix B: Glossary of Terms
13. Endnotes
14. Bibliography
15. Index