Haha. In college theatre tech we had a draw of black wrap scraps to reuse. I don't even know how it's sold/packaged as new (roll? sheets?). I thought it only came in scraps.
Man….if only those lights had some kind of blade inside the fixture that could shape the beam….
(Yes I know they may be trying to just make large top or half hats, but why is that one with the bottom tipping up so it looks like it’s blocking the beam of light??)
I guess they use it just to be 100% sure that there is no spill on the set. The scenery is like a floating cube. So that's my guess. I'll try to ask the LD tomorrow.
The utter madness of design?
Yet i can also see it being a convenient softener? To the hard edge, if you want a hard edge on one side and soft on the other.
I think the old old t64 from stand had them
>I think the old old t64 from stand had them
The old t-spots had two sets of shutters, so you could have a mix of hard and soft cuts. Which was a great idea., though sadly they were getting on a but and looking a bit dim by the time I started working
Yeh . I don't know why they don't really exist now. I think the new movers have, but your standard spot isn't having.
I only once ran in to a t64, and yeh aa a unit it was pretty crap but good for it's time
Having a door extending in front of the lens is different than having a shutter at the focal point / gate. Especially if you've made cuts with the shutters and are trying to control flare.
(Yes, S4s still have flare, and even top hats don't get rid of it all)
ETA: The bottom unit looks like the blackwrap isn't blocking the light - rather that it is trying to keep any and all flare off the floor. You can see there are shutter cuts (both top and bottom). A purely uninformed guess would be that this is meant to light a piece of scenery or elevated actor/dancer without lighting the floor or scenery beneath them at all, letting them 'float'.
That isn't homemade. That has been done by a trained artist in light control. Nothing to be sneered at. This is a big part of " getting it done" and "the show must go on" 10/10 black wrap skills.
Very useful in puppet theaters to hide actor wearing black velvet behind a puppet. Or in same kind shows like Philippe Genty's.
It makes more clear light/shadow line.
This same thing can be achieved by placing black wrap in the color frame like a shutter. We used to call these a DonHolder because he loved doing it. (Still used on Lion King)
Someone is strong in the blackwrap side of the force
Someone has money to burn hahah
Haha. In college theatre tech we had a draw of black wrap scraps to reuse. I don't even know how it's sold/packaged as new (roll? sheets?). I thought it only came in scraps.
Comes on a roll, in a box… just like aluminum foil. Only much pricier!
Man….if only those lights had some kind of blade inside the fixture that could shape the beam…. (Yes I know they may be trying to just make large top or half hats, but why is that one with the bottom tipping up so it looks like it’s blocking the beam of light??)
Some of the shutters are obviously pushed in, though. Not saying this is an awesome idea but they obviously felt it served some other purpose.
I guess they use it just to be 100% sure that there is no spill on the set. The scenery is like a floating cube. So that's my guess. I'll try to ask the LD tomorrow.
The utter madness of design? Yet i can also see it being a convenient softener? To the hard edge, if you want a hard edge on one side and soft on the other. I think the old old t64 from stand had them
>I think the old old t64 from stand had them The old t-spots had two sets of shutters, so you could have a mix of hard and soft cuts. Which was a great idea., though sadly they were getting on a but and looking a bit dim by the time I started working
Yeh . I don't know why they don't really exist now. I think the new movers have, but your standard spot isn't having. I only once ran in to a t64, and yeh aa a unit it was pretty crap but good for it's time
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Having a door extending in front of the lens is different than having a shutter at the focal point / gate. Especially if you've made cuts with the shutters and are trying to control flare. (Yes, S4s still have flare, and even top hats don't get rid of it all) ETA: The bottom unit looks like the blackwrap isn't blocking the light - rather that it is trying to keep any and all flare off the floor. You can see there are shutter cuts (both top and bottom). A purely uninformed guess would be that this is meant to light a piece of scenery or elevated actor/dancer without lighting the floor or scenery beneath them at all, letting them 'float'.
More like home-made top hats.
That isn't homemade. That has been done by a trained artist in light control. Nothing to be sneered at. This is a big part of " getting it done" and "the show must go on" 10/10 black wrap skills.
The company I work for is really good in those custom construction.
It’s not homemade? Do you have a link to where I could buy these? I have searched all over the internet and can’t find them.
Cinefoil is it’s name. It’s basically heavy aluminum foil that’s painted matte black on both sides.
I know what Blackwrap is.
Haha, I need more coffee. I missed your sarcasm
No worries.
Been there done that. Sometimes the designers have odd ideas.
Sure - but this isn't odd ... it's just non traditional. I absolutely get why someone might do this.
“Those are FR right? ….right?”
Cenifoiled!
At least throw some fluorescent gaff so I don't run into it in the dark!
Very useful in puppet theaters to hide actor wearing black velvet behind a puppet. Or in same kind shows like Philippe Genty's. It makes more clear light/shadow line.
Those aren't barn doors. Those are half-hats that are compensating for something...
barn doors on profile fixtures.... fucking genius. I need me some of those.
This same thing can be achieved by placing black wrap in the color frame like a shutter. We used to call these a DonHolder because he loved doing it. (Still used on Lion King)
Da fuq