Autumn leaves
Mon, 10 June 2013, 05:46 pmJohnny Grim12 posts in thread
Autumn leaves
Mon, 10 June 2013, 05:46 pmOkay guys... just say my latest play requires autumn leaves for the opening scene act 2...I can of course go around merrily collecting said leaves, however, given the shows probably not going on until the summer, how can I preserve them so they don't crumble through a 2 week season? Note: Said leaves make a brief appearance, all of 3 minutes but they are vital to the scene...alternatively, how can I make realistic impressions? Note: at the close of the scene the leaves need to be collected for the following night, unless of course I collect enough to use fresh dead ones each night..????? Ideas anyone.
cheers
Johnny Grim
Just a lad productions
Johnny GrimMon, 10 June 2013, 05:46 pm
Okay guys... just say my latest play requires autumn leaves for the opening scene act 2...I can of course go around merrily collecting said leaves, however, given the shows probably not going on until the summer, how can I preserve them so they don't crumble through a 2 week season? Note: Said leaves make a brief appearance, all of 3 minutes but they are vital to the scene...alternatively, how can I make realistic impressions? Note: at the close of the scene the leaves need to be collected for the following night, unless of course I collect enough to use fresh dead ones each night..????? Ideas anyone.
cheers
Johnny Grim
Just a lad productions
NormaMon, 10 June 2013, 09:27 pm
Autumn Leaves
A Friend with a large freez or access to a cool-room??
Walter PlingeTue, 11 June 2013, 07:38 pm
Leaves
Made of grease proof paper and colored.
Walter PlingeTue, 11 June 2013, 07:38 pm
Greaseproof paper colored
Greaseproof paper colored
anothertechWed, 12 June 2013, 07:58 am
Artificial Autumn Leaves
eBay http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_kw=500+Silk+Autumn+Fall+Leaves+Wedding+Craft+Best+Quality and lots of other suppliers. Also look for suppliers for shop displays
jeffhansenWed, 12 June 2013, 10:18 am
Spotlight?
Have you had a look at Spotlight? They have some of that kind of stuff.
www.meltheco.org.au
Johnny GrimWed, 12 June 2013, 06:40 pm
Thanks
thanks for all the suggestions people, much appreciated.
RapunzelTue, 13 Aug 2013, 01:13 pm
Hint
Hint: when using scattered leaves on a stage try to make sure there is a drop cloth(s) or sheet(s)(not plastic)of appropriately neutral colour under them. Makes it much easier to gather said leaves up in a hurry during scene change.
Rapunzel
"Life is too short to stuff a mushroom"
www.moorebooks.net.au
RapunzelTue, 13 Aug 2013, 01:16 pm
Impressionist style leaves
Impressionist style leaves: I've seen a good result from using brownish coloured material cut into a loose approximation of a leaf shape. Mind you, this is a lot of work but the clever lady had very sharp, very long shears and folded material a la paper dolls and thus got long 'strands' of leaves in one cut. Tedious but gee it looked good.
Rapunzel
"Life is too short to stuff a mushroom"
www.moorebooks.net.au
Johnny GrimTue, 13 Aug 2013, 04:27 pm
ta muchly
I shall take your advice oh wise one...but rest assured I don't have a pair of sheers nor the ability to use them...I missed out severely in the handyman department...I think I got distracted by the aisle headed 'for those wanting to write plays, rather than learn a skill that will be justly rewarded'
cheers
Jg