looking for advice
Wed, 20 July 2005, 07:28 amtheatresets5 posts in thread
looking for advice
Wed, 20 July 2005, 07:28 amhi.
would there be somebody in here, who could help me...
I'd like to find out if it is possible to make a projection on a certain white fabric 'screen', like for example white hemp or linen? (not using the standard white projection screen?)
thanks for help.
irma
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would there be somebody in here, who could help me...
I'd like to find out if it is possible to make a projection on a certain white fabric 'screen', like for example white hemp or linen? (not using the standard white projection screen?)
thanks for help.
irma
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Re: looking for advice
Fri, 22 July 2005, 08:45 amWalter Plinge
Hello Irma
Yes the projection would be visible, not as bright as if projected onto white but if you want to use the light ochra hemp because of a design choice then try it.
To make it work better here are ideas to help.
If projecting onto a cyc at the rear of a stage, make sure that you do not use any low angle front lighting that will shine directly onto the projection surface. If your lighting is set up as a standard rig, your front lighting for downstage, middlestage and upstage will be at the nominal 45 degrees and focused for the actors face so it will not hit the projection surface.
A lot of amateur theatres use too shallow an angle and you end up with lots of shadows on the cyc or set.
Also be aware of any bounce off the stage surface onto the projection surface. This can be reduced by having floor coverings or use a dark matt finish paint for the floor finish.
Try to use sidelight and backlight with steep angle (60 degree) front lighting, which is referred to as "high tops", to keep direct light off the projection surface.
Look at your house lighting, exit lighting etc for stray lighting that will subtly wash out the projection surface.
As with any show, the audience should come into a venue running house lights that are directed onto the audience area to allow them to be seated safely and read their programmes but not directly light the stage and there should be curtain warmers on the stage. This will be dimmer lighting that in the foyer as we want to start adjusting their eyes to a lower level so their iris's start to open up.
You slowly fade out house lights and house music, leaving the curtain warmers up so the audiences attention is drawn to the stage. Then take down the curtain warmers.
When the stage lights come up or your projection starts, although it is at a lower that desired level due to a small budget meaning few lights or a dark projection surface meaning lower reflection, the audience will perceive it to be bright because you have adjusted their eyesbeforehand.
Lighting design is an integrated package that interacts with all aspects of theatre so looking after the external influences will help your design.
You could also have your projection surface on either side of the stage where it should be brighter if the lighting design is using profiles front of house to prevent light spill on the edges of the stage or if on a limited budget and using fresnels, use barndoors.
Hope that helps
Don
Yes the projection would be visible, not as bright as if projected onto white but if you want to use the light ochra hemp because of a design choice then try it.
To make it work better here are ideas to help.
If projecting onto a cyc at the rear of a stage, make sure that you do not use any low angle front lighting that will shine directly onto the projection surface. If your lighting is set up as a standard rig, your front lighting for downstage, middlestage and upstage will be at the nominal 45 degrees and focused for the actors face so it will not hit the projection surface.
A lot of amateur theatres use too shallow an angle and you end up with lots of shadows on the cyc or set.
Also be aware of any bounce off the stage surface onto the projection surface. This can be reduced by having floor coverings or use a dark matt finish paint for the floor finish.
Try to use sidelight and backlight with steep angle (60 degree) front lighting, which is referred to as "high tops", to keep direct light off the projection surface.
Look at your house lighting, exit lighting etc for stray lighting that will subtly wash out the projection surface.
As with any show, the audience should come into a venue running house lights that are directed onto the audience area to allow them to be seated safely and read their programmes but not directly light the stage and there should be curtain warmers on the stage. This will be dimmer lighting that in the foyer as we want to start adjusting their eyes to a lower level so their iris's start to open up.
You slowly fade out house lights and house music, leaving the curtain warmers up so the audiences attention is drawn to the stage. Then take down the curtain warmers.
When the stage lights come up or your projection starts, although it is at a lower that desired level due to a small budget meaning few lights or a dark projection surface meaning lower reflection, the audience will perceive it to be bright because you have adjusted their eyesbeforehand.
Lighting design is an integrated package that interacts with all aspects of theatre so looking after the external influences will help your design.
You could also have your projection surface on either side of the stage where it should be brighter if the lighting design is using profiles front of house to prevent light spill on the edges of the stage or if on a limited budget and using fresnels, use barndoors.
Hope that helps
Don