Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Cat Video

http://youtu.be/LUE1P5VfmCw

Cat modified from original picture

http://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/creating-a-mysterious-cheshire-cat-in-adobe-illustrator--vector-3800

Cat makeup a la Disney

http://makeup.wonderhowto.com/how-to/create-disney-cheshire-cat-makeup-look-for-halloween-403457/

Ballet Cat


https://vimeo.com/23689810

Disney Cheshire Cat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4fHre-yRPY

Cheshire Cat video- Tim Burton

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFqjA2aOe_I

How To Manual

http://www.windworksdesign.com/documents/lighting/lighting_design_steps.pdfhttp://www.windworksdesign.com/documents/lighting/lighting_design_steps.pdf

Another fine lighting site

http://www.mts.net/~william5/sld/sld-400.htm
Step by Step overview of lighting design for the theatre

Lighting Design

http://www.stagelightingprimer.com/index.html?slfs-graphics.html&2

A "plan" drawing is an overhead view. 
A "composite" plan drawing is one that shows more than one horizontal level. 
The light plot is a composite plan drawing that shows the type and location of the lighting fixtures. It is used by the electricians when installing the production — indeed, this phase of the process is often referred to as "hanging the plot". 
The plot may consist of more than a single drawing, or "plate". 
When possible, the size and positions of all hanging positions should be drawn to scale, although it frequently becomes necessary (for reasons of space) to compress the distance between Front-of-House positions and the stage. In these cases, the compression should be clearly noted.
The light plot should include any information necessary for the electricians to have a clear understanding of the designer’s intentions. The location and type of every fixture and accessory should be indicated, along with the following information:
  • The centerline. This line is drawn with alternating long and short dashes and should be clearly labeled with a "CL" symbol.
  • A lineset schedule (when appropriate).
  • A ruler or some other indicator of distance left and right of centerline, in scale.
  • A ruler indicating on-stage distances up and down stage, in scale.
  • The edge of the stage, where applicable.
  • The edge of the playing area, where applicable, especially when it does not coincide with the edge of the stage.
  • All scenic masking.
  • All architectural and scenic obstructions.
  • The proscenium arch, plaster line, smoke pockets, or other architectural details necessary to orient the lighting design in flexible spaces.
  • Trim (height) measurements for movable mounting positions should read from the stage level surface (or other common point of reference) to the pipe (or mounting position).
  • Trim heights to boom positions measure from bottom of the boom base to the side arm or clamp.
  • Identification (labeling) of hanging/mounting positions.
  • The "legend" or instrument key designating symbol type and notation in the light plot.
  • The Title block.
  • Sightlines.
The plot might also include such information as:
  • Lighting areas.
  • Revision date/number.
  • Intended recipient ("Designer", "Electrician", "Archive", etc.).
  • The basic scenic elements.
  • Template key.
  • Color key
See the link above for a sample lighting plot

Sunday, 22 March 2015

End of March To Do

Exactly six weeks from now, Alice will be on stage awaiting its first audience. The final dress rehearsal will just be finishing, and the actors and backstage crew will be revising a few things to prepare for their first audience.
At this point, the following things need to get done:
Set: paint final chair, assemble, choose colour for table legs, choose 5th chair
Design wall and fireplace stones in colour rendering, paint both as per design
find appropriate fabric for conversion of two chairs into bench- design, cut, sew and paint
Movie Screen: hang by new method
Prop-Making: Make all final props- team to make up list, gather materials
Promotion: Finish high res version of poster Monday, choose paper for poster and tickets
design ad for paper, update social media, in-school promo
Costumes: Create list of to do's and list for Angela's help
Program: sell ads!- need final copy in four weeks.
Video: finish editing stop-motion animation, Cheshire Cat video
Fund-Raising: period 3- raffle, variety of activities, etc.

 Downtown Toronto on Wednesday!!

Monday, 16 March 2015

Making a Fireplace into a Hearth for Cooking

Fake cast iron (like plastic) would weigh so much less.
See the web site below for more images and information
Chimney cranes will transform our fireplace


Set decor ideas.

Cheery blaze in the fireplace!

So many iron pots for the ashes.
Billows are a must!

Monday, 9 March 2015

Wonderland Events

This is an up-to-date overview of the upcoming events:


Alice in Wonderland Ballet trip to Toronto: Wednesday March 25- leaving at noon

Alice in the CAF - decorate your own cookies and try special drinks- March 27th, periods 3 & 4

Alice Bake Sale April 10th- outside Cafeteria, periods 3 & 4

Dewe's raffle sales Sunday April 12th

Wonderland Tea Party in the Auditorium April 24th periods 3&4


Elementary school Dress Rehearsal matinees for Alice 
May 5 & 6th at 11:00 in the auditorium


Alice in Wonderland Production:
May 7 to 9th at 7 PM- auditorium and Sunday May 10th at 2 PM- auditorium



Saturday, 7 March 2015

Promotion Update



Wonderland in the Caf is coming soon! March 27th periods 3 & 4
The awesome t-shirt design is inspired by a playing card

Another fundraiser/promotion item...The bake sale is scheduled for April 10th!

Post Card Back

Post Card Back