Basic TV Stageing

INTRODUCTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS THE PURPOSE OF STAGING = 10 On location, and in studio Background influences Diversity of staging STAGING MEETS MANY REQUIREMENTS = 12 Productional mechanics Safety considerations STUDIO UTILISATION = 14 Space problems Precautions STAGING STYLE = 16 Non-associative backgrounds Realistic staging Decorative staging STAGING OPPORTUNITIES = 18 Design parameters Basic categories TYPES OF STAGING = 20 Standing sets Short-run staging REGULAR SET CONSTRUCTION-FLATS = 22 Flat construction Flattage sizes Handling flats Complex forms SET CONSTRUCTION-ARCHITECTURAL UNITS = 24 Plugs Solid pieces SET CONSTRUCTION—ROSTRA = 26 Associated units Precautions SET CONSTRUCTION—THE CYCLORAMA = 28 Forms of cyclorama The eye's versatility Hiding the bottom edge SET CONSTRUCTION-PROFILE PIECES = 30 Forms of profile Scenic planes DRAPES = 32 Methods of support Words of warning PLANS AND ELEVATIONS = 34 The plan and its derivatives Elevations SCENIC ERECTION AND SUPPORT—JOINING UNITS36 Scenic alignment Lashing Metal fasteners Clamps SCENIC ERECTION AND SUPPORT SUPPORTING UNITS = 38 The stage brace Fitted supports SCENIC ERECTION AND SUPPORT STABILISING SCENERY = 40 Regular methods Problem cases SCENIC STORAGE = 42 Storage methods Scenic handling SCENIC TONE AND FINISH = 44 Over-bright areas Over-dark areas Tonal limits COLOUR AND THE DESIGNER = 46 Compatible colour Staging for colour SURFACE TREATMENT = 48 Textural effects Attached contouring AFTER-TREATMENT OF STAGING = 50 Improvement Corrective Atmospheric CONSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES—DISGUISING JOINS = 52 Stripping Breaks Returns CONSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES—DISGUISING EXTENT = 54 The illusion of completeness The fourth wall' Fragmented architecture CONSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES—JSING PERSPECTIVE = 56 The illusion of space Scale distortion Falsifying perspective in staging CONSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES—MIRRORS = 58 Increasing camera viewpoints 'Expanding space' STAGING ECONOMICS INITIAL CONSIDERATIONS = 60 Directing techniques The camera segments the scene STAGING ECONOMICS COST SAVING = 62 Neutral settings Cheap materials Simplified treatment Quickscenic changes Indirect approaches STAGING ECONOMIES—BOX AND SHELL MODULARS = 64 Box units Shell units STAGING ECONOMIES—FRAMEWORK MODULARS = 66 Construction Versatility Surface treatment STAGING ECONOMIES—MULTIPLE USE OF UNITS = 68 Flats Arches Transformations STAGING ECONOMIES—MULTI-USE OF SETTINGS = 70 Re-angled camera viewpoints Lighting treatment Revamping Trucking Changing backgrounds STAGING ECONOMIES—PERMANENT SETS = 72 The regular setting Changeable features STAGING ECONOMIES—PARTIAL SETS = 74 Selective abbreviation The combined illusion Anticipatory planning needed STAGING ECONOMIES—SELECTED ELEMENTS = 76 Degrees of brevity The potentialities of lighting SKELETAL STAGING = 78 Structural anatomy Design for the camera treatment SPACE PROBLEMS—MULTI-USE OF SPACE = 80 Flat backgrounds Adaptable forms SPACE PROBLEMS—MOBILE SECTIONS = 82 Movable units Operational freedom SPACE PROBLEMS—MOBILE UNITS = 84 Prepared staging Large areas SHOOTING FREEDOM— VARIETY OF SHOTS = 86 Camera access Camera peepholes Further methods SHOOTING FREEDOM— SHOOTING OVER THE SET = 88 Topping-up Masking pieces Ceilings SHOOTING FREEDOM—SHOOTING PAST = 90 Typical remedies Drapes Masking subjects SHOOTING FREEDOM—SHOOTING THROUGH = 92 The mechanicsof backings Door backings Photo backings CEILINGS—STRUCTURAL SOLUTIONS = 94 Problem ceilings Practical solutions CEILINGS—SUBSTITUTION METHODS = 96 Background cloth Mattes SET DRESSING—GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS = 98 Effectiveness on camera Detached appraisal SET DRESSINGS—FURNITURE = 100 Practical hazards Taming the unruly SET DRESSING—PRACTICAL LAMPS = 102 Practical problems Controlling practicals SET DRESSING—DECORATIVE LIGHT FITTINGS = 104 Opportunities warnings Pea-lamps Flashing lights SET DRESSING—GREENERY = 106 Living greenery Dead greenery Artificial greenery BACKINGS = 108 Forms of backing Obscured openings NEUTRAL BACKGROUNDS—PLAIN BACKGROUNDS = 110 Black backgrounds Light backgrounds Mid-tone backgrounds NEUTRAL BACKGROUNDS—NON-ASSOCIATIVE BACKGROUNDS = 112 Background pattern Contrast Clarity BACKGROUND LIGHTING TREATMENT—SHADING = 114 Evening lighting Temporal shading Spatial shading BACKGROUND LIGHTING TREATMENT—PATTERNS = 116 Practical problems BACKGROUND LIGHTING TREATMENT—SHAPES = 118 The spotlights characteristics Gobos (flags) Dappling BACKGROUND LIGHTING TREATMENT—COLOURED LIGHT = 120 Colour and the viewer The appropriateness of coloured lighting TRANSLUCENT BACKGROUNDS = 122 Suitable materials A range of uses Frontal lighting GAUZES = 124 Forms of gauzes Applications DECORATIVE PANELS—APPLICATIONS = 126 Versatile and simple to use Appearance variations Suspended panels DECORATIVE PANELS—CONTOURED PANELS = 128 The effects of lighting Decorative wood Plastics DECORATIVE PANELS—MESH SCREENS = 130 Netting Mesh screens Expanded metal Modifying appearance DECORATIVE PANELS—SUPPORTED PANELS = 132 Translucent hung panel Vertically supported screens Support methods FLEXIBLE SCREENS = 134 Construction Adaptability Decorative variations FLOOR TREATMENT—PAINTING = 136 Simulated effects Decorative motifs FLOOR TREATMENT—APPLIED PATTERN = 138 Floor cloth Tapes Prepared board Carpets FLOOR TREATMENT—LIGHTING = 140 Methods Problems FLOOR TREATMENT—SURFACE COVERING = 142 Scatter materials Floor protection Floor covering FLOOR TREATMENT—HEIGHT VARIATION = 144 Hillocks and craters Faking the situation Technical problems Rocks GENERAL STAGING—ROOMS = 146 How regular staging approaches evolve Typical themes GENERAL STAGING—WORK AREAS = 148 Adaptability Graphics GENERAL STAGING—MUSICAL GROUPS = 150 Staging mechanics Simplicity is often the keyword SCENIC PROJECTION = 152 Rear projection Front projection ELECTRONIC PICTURE INSERTION = 154 Types of insertion THE INFLUENCE OF LIGHTING = 156 Lighting provides opportunities TYPICAL LIGHTING PROBLEMS = 158 TYPICAL SOUND PROBLEMS = 160 Incongruities The sound boom FURTHER READING = 163 GLOSSARY = 165

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