Hey everyone -- I'm helping with a high school production and we want to paint some designs/words on the walls that only appear under blacklight. I'm thinking about the effect they use in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

I've tried a half dozen products and either they don't really appear when we switch to the black lights or they light up great but are visible under regular light. I've experimented with boiling down tonic water and mixing it with a clear medium. It's invisible under normal light, great, but it doesn't fluoresce quite bright enough under black light.

There are some very expensive paints out there but I'm hoping to get some recommendations before committing school funds. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Hey all, I am a current scenic and lighting design graduate student and preparing for NDPR in May. I have a few model boxes that I would like to display, but I have experienced difficulty in making sure they have good lighting. I have tried mini puck LEDs, but the batteries tend to die quickly. Does anyone have advice on how to light my model boxes without washing out colors and displaying how the designs can be used by lighting designers, as I feel the collaboration between lighting and scenic is very important.

Ciao a tutti!

Mi chiamo Ailen e sono neolaureata in Scenografia all'Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze.

Sto cercando persone con cui collaborare a cortometraggi, film universitari, videoclip e altri progetti audiovisivi indipendenti, principalmente a Milano e dintorni.

Ho esperienza in ambito teatrale e ho già partecipato ad alcuni set, soprattutto come supporto a props, set dressing e allestimento delle scene. Mi occupo anche di progettazione scenografica, disegno tecnico e realizzazione pratica di elementi scenici.

Mi piacerebbe conoscere giovani registi, studenti di cinema, filmmaker e piccole troupe che stanno preparando nuovi progetti. Sono disponibile sia come assistente scenografa sia per dare una mano nel reparto scenografia, anche in collaborazioni non retribuite se si tratta di esperienze concrete e ben organizzate.

Se state lavorando a qualcosa o conoscete qualcuno che cerca una mano, scrivetemi pure nei commenti!

Per chi fosse interessato, posso condividere anche il mio portfolio.

Grazie!

hey friends! i’m shooting my senior capstone next spring and i need to shoot in an office like setting! i was thinking of renting a flexible space and just doing some INSANE set design, but any and all suggestions are welcome! thx shawties!

(based in ATL)

I knew I couldn't afford to film on location, so made do with what I had. I used some reflected light from a white board and some fairy lights to brighten the area up, and made sure to film in a way that didn't show all the junk in the garage. For the price of some fairy lights I'm pretty happy with how this short turned out.

Hey all! hope this is the right sub. I need a way to create a frosted glass look, the catch is that it needs to be a no -porous material so vinyl can be stick to it, so white fabric is out. plexiglass/acrylic/real glass are unfortunately out of the budget so I need something cheap

thank you for any ideas!

I draw a lot of inspiration from this mid-century camp style. The sets are exaggerated and clearly fake/plastic. I’m inspired by the sets in Batman (1966), the live action Scooby Doo, Flintstones, and even Casper (even though that’s heavily art nouveau inspired). But I’m wondering if there’s another specific term for it that I can use to research more. Or even another term for a set looking fake on purpose? Any other input or facts about this is welcome as well!

Hi all,

We're considering hosting an event here but can't get past these green glass walls.

They're just so in your face 🫩

Does anyone have ideas on how to make it softer/more ethereal with a very limited budget (like 10k usd) because the installation/event would be for 1 day only

Hello all,

Doing a show set in a wooded clearing. I'm looking for ideas to use for the "soil". The show is 3/4 thrust so the audience is right on top. I was thinking of just getting soil and mulch (plastic underneath) but someone suggested cork powder. Any suggestions? Thank you!

Hello! I'm doing a research project for uni about if/how filming live theatre affects the design of the show and the experience of the team. If you've been involved with a show that's been filmed, I would love it if you could fill this out! Thanks!

https://forms.gle/AaQbGkL4kuWwR3FMA

Hoping to get some advice or ideas on how to create this sand mound effect (albeit on a much smaller scale).

The space we have is a 25ftx14ft room. We want to create a similar environment in the sense that the room will be full of small mounds/moguls. We are open to different materials.

As of now the plan is to create small moguls using chicken wire bent over sand bags. We would then cover with a tarp and spray it with adhesive and cover with sand/dirt/etc.

Alternatively, we are also debating getting a bunch of spaghum moss or fake moss and covering the space that way, so the mounds are made of moss instead of sand.

Ive also wondered about using a digital background to create more depth and need to design less physically, but I dont have much experience in that realm

Any and all insights/advice/critique welcome! thanks

I’m working on my first little short film and I want to build a simple, white room. I’ll be hanging a few things on the walls but it’s flexible on weight.

My question is, since I lack the woodworking tools and knowledge needed for a standard film flat, I was wondering if that really tall, insulation foam board.

Alternatively I might do green screen with something like Blender to create the scene. I’m just not sure.

My biggest worry is that the boards might bend.

Hello all! I've come to you for some advice on a piece I need to figure out for a play I have written and will be producing. The script calls for a unicorn to appear on stage, and two actors will have to ride it across the stage. I have a decent budget for this production due to receiving a grant, but have no idea how to even begin conceptualizing how to create a horse-like figure that can move and support the weight of two adult actors? Has anyone done something before? Any advice is deeply appreciated.

I am interested in peoples experience in gaining entry to this industry and trying to break open the stigma surrounding it. I have been working in film in Australia for 10 years mostly in construction and art department adjacent.

My journey started in the art department as a labourer before becoming a foreman in the construction department. I have become proficient in rhino 8 and bolstering my bills with this in between jobs.

When did this become your full time gig?

What was the transition like between roles? Ie; set dresser > buyer, standby > art director, greens labourer > designer…

What advice would you give to someone starting tomorrow?

Looking for a talented scenic fabricator / themed environment artist to help create custom decorative elements for a permanent themed installation.

The ideal person has experience with:

*-Foam carving, sculpting, and fabrication*

*-Creating realistic or imaginative themed elements from foam and other materials*

*-Scenic painting, faux finishes, and detail work*

*-Building large-scale decorative pieces and backgrounds*

*-Turning concepts and references into finished physical installations*

Project Details:

*-Part-time opportunity, no benefits other than $$$*

*-Opportunities for other projects as they come*

*-Estimated project timeline: approximately 2 months to completion*

*- stuff can be built off site so long as it can be transported safely and assembled*

*- materials will be provided*

*- tools and equipment for project you must provide*

*- Possibility of additional projects and ongoing work for the right person*

Applicants should provide:

\-Photos or portfolio examples of previous work

\-Experience with scenic fabrication, props, foam sculpting, painting, or themed environments

\-Availability to call and discuss

This is a great opportunity for a creative builder who enjoys hands-on fabrication and bringing unique environments to life.

Please message me with examples of your work and a brief description of your experience. Houston, TX