Feedback re cloud effect on stage
Sun, 7 Sept 2008, 03:06 pmJohn Grim3 posts in thread
Feedback re cloud effect on stage
Sun, 7 Sept 2008, 03:06 pmAfter receiving several suggestions on how we could create the effects of clouds on stage, we finally went for the parachute silk (parchute silk proved hard tpo find so we used white satin, was on special at $3 a metre). We simply spread it across the floor, added wadding underneath to create a few lumps and bumps, and 'hey presto', a very basic, but acceptable cloud formation. Note :the reason why we went simple, was we only had a limited time to set 20 minutes).
We shall be making a subtle change for the forthcoming dramafest in which we shall add some plyboard backdrops, painted for effect.
cheers
John
A lad in sane productions
John GrimSun, 7 Sept 2008, 03:06 pm
After receiving several suggestions on how we could create the effects of clouds on stage, we finally went for the parachute silk (parchute silk proved hard tpo find so we used white satin, was on special at $3 a metre). We simply spread it across the floor, added wadding underneath to create a few lumps and bumps, and 'hey presto', a very basic, but acceptable cloud formation. Note :the reason why we went simple, was we only had a limited time to set 20 minutes).
We shall be making a subtle change for the forthcoming dramafest in which we shall add some plyboard backdrops, painted for effect.
cheers
John
A lad in sane productions
JoeMcSun, 7 Sept 2008, 05:17 pm
Thanks for the playback
Thanks for the playback John!
The loose wadding was a good idea & obviously the easiest.
When I have used stage cloths, I found it easier to utilise a delivery tube & draw line thru a hoop.
I explained this to Hywell at the Old Mill, but he probably ran out of time & would not of worked that well with the wadding. The only difference in using the 'Z' positioned turbo fans on the deck in the wings, would have only given constant movement effect to the lumps 'n bumps.
The delivery tube idea is based on a length of plastic sewerage pipe, to house the cloth, with a lead draw line attached at both ends. The draw line goes thru a Hoop, usually mounted on the end of a Border batten. The hoop can be just bent steal rod, Fed thru a garden hose as a protective covering. The draw line in pulled on stage & the cloth follows, from tube to thru the hoop. The cloth is anchor with stage weights or tied down & spread tight. The process takes only a few minutes, similar with striking the cloth. The other draw line is attached & pulled thru the hoop & the tube. Collecting up the cloth & housing safely back in the tube.
This may be something to remember if you ever want cloud walking to happen.
Anyhow I'm glad it worked out & thanks for letting us know how you got on - much appreciated!
ducafeliWed, 29 Oct 2008, 04:19 am
I have been trying in vain
I have been trying in vain to find directions on making cloud tank effects with a fish tank (of course). The only information I have found so far is that for good results you need a certain ratio of water to sea water (I would presume to suspend the particles for a longer duration). Does anyone know that ratio?
Thanks for your time
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