DUST for film set

Fri, 8 Dec 2006, 11:24 am

theatresets11 posts in thread

Hi all. I would like to get an advice from you... I need to make a set for a film, where the interior looks dusty. I was thinking how to make a fake dust that would settle let's say on table? Does any of you have an idea how to make it realistic? Thanks in advance!!! Irma

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theatresetsFri, 8 Dec 2006, 11:24 am

LabrugFri, 8 Dec 2006, 11:48 am

Dry Brushing

One trick may be to Dry Brush a hint of tan paint across the floor and main bits of furniture. If you have chairs or scenes requiring the movement of dust then a bit of Talc in strategic location can help there.

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theatresetsFri, 8 Dec 2006, 12:37 pm

dust

Hi. Isn't talc white or it doesn't matter? And I wonder how hard it would be to get rid of it afterwards? Irma

LabrugFri, 8 Dec 2006, 12:50 pm

About Talc

Talc is white, sure. From a distance is can be hard to tell though. I am not suggesting talc to be used in such quantities as to LOOK Like dust but spcifically located to give the feel of Dust Flying, like on a seat cushion or if someone blows on a desktop/book. As for getting rid of, I have used talc many times in my hair to grey it up just a little and it comes out OK. It's not the best way to 'grey up' but when on a tight budget...

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theatresetsFri, 8 Dec 2006, 01:32 pm

talc

Well, that's right... tight budgets... I was just thinking of another thing - how about ashes? grey, light... once the wood is burnt? .. would it do the trick? Irma www.impactfolios.com/irma

LabrugFri, 8 Dec 2006, 02:13 pm

Ashy Prospects

It could work. In a theatrical sense, not a good idea. The smell would be distracting to the Audience. On a film set....

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LogosFri, 8 Dec 2006, 04:14 pm

Real Talc is colourless and

Real Talc is colourless and takes colour on from where it sits. Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing. www.tonymoore.id.au

LabrugFri, 8 Dec 2006, 04:27 pm

And there you have it.

Makes it an even better choice. Use REAL Talc, not the Johnson's variety. Thanks Logos.

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theatresetsThu, 14 Dec 2006, 02:00 pm

dust

hey! I've done it! I'm really happy. I've used white talc for the dust in front of the light effect - it was wonderful. For the dust on the surfaces I found another wonderful thing - soil! Next to the roots of the trees - anywhere - there's always a bit of very very thin grey sand (sort of sand). It looks sooooo real! Thanks heaps for your help!! Irma

LabrugThu, 14 Dec 2006, 02:13 pm

Well Done

Simple is usually the best ;-)

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LogosThu, 14 Dec 2006, 03:27 pm

Cool!

I'm really pleased it all worked out for you and thanks for the feedback often we never know if we helped at all. I will remember the thin grey soil around trees in future. Good tip. Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing. www.tonymoore.id.au

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