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Getting Wrinkles Out of Your Cotton Backdrop
A customer recently called in for support about an excessively wrinkled cyc. Even properly hung and stretched, the surface was still very uneven. They tried to steam the wrinkles out but found this to be ineffective and impractical, given the size of the cyc fabric.
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Guest Post: THE ARTISTRY OF BACKDROPS, A SCENIC ARTIST’S PERSPECTIVE
This is an exciting time for backdrops at Alley Theatre. The last three shows, including Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, have all included hand-painted backdrops. We take turns painting them between the three full-time artists and for Roger Ackroyd, it was my turn. This 40×16-foot sky and landscape took me about 20 days to complete. It is a bit frightening when taking on such a large project, especially by yourself. This backdrop in particular had some factors that made it difficult. The entire drop is translucent.
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How To Make An Artful, Dynamic Backdrop With Kaos Substrate and Projection
In the words of scenic designers Christopher and Justin Swader, the whimsical production, Crane: On Earth, In Sky, “follows the journey of whooping cranes along their migration cycle and celebrates indigenous cultures around the world that share a spiritual connection to these majestic birds.” The wordless production incorporates puppetry, dance, projections and kites.
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Creating a 60-ft Outdoor Backdrop
SpinCycle creates temporary environments and structures as a hub for hula-hoopers. Each year they host a hoop jam with top DJs and throughout the year they create structures for hooping events around the country. Their shade structure is one of the largest covered spaces at Burning Man and is reserved for hooping, spinning and dancing.
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