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Stagecraft 1
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Film, Theatre & Television
Undergraduate 1
10/24/2008

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Term
ground plan
Definition
top-down view
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section
Definition
side view
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elevation
Definition
frontal view
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1/2" = 1' - 0"
Definition
express 1/2 inch to each foot as a scale reading
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what a ground plan is used for
Definition
layouts, and relationships of a set to a theatre's dimensions
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what a section view is used for
Definition
height readings (for lights & sightlines), and some detail
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elevation
Definition
the dimensions of the set, in great detail
Term
what masking does
Definition
hides stuff
Term
a kind of masking, often used to hide lights
Definition
borders
Term
a kind of masking, often used to hide wings
Definition
legs
Term
a border accompanied by two legs
Definition
a portal
Term
cyclorama, or "cyc"
Definition
white, seamless muslin; a lighting designer's "canvas"
Term
bounce
Definition
a piece of fabric that goes behind the cyclorama, which is used for diffusing light.
Term
how a bounce works
Definition
light is aimed at the bounce, "bounces" off of it, and is diffused onto a cyclorama positioned downstage of the bounce
Term
abbreviation: RP
Definition
abbreviation: rear projection
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drop
Definition
"backdrop", fabric that hangs on a pipe,
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scrim
Definition
loosely weaved fabric; it can appear both opaque and transparent, depending on which side it is lit from.
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fabric nap
Definition
the direction of the grain: if the nap runs down, it is with the grain; if the nap runs up, it is against the grain
Term
allure
Definition
a material used for making drops, which absorbs light
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fullness
Definition
the amount to which a drape is run in and out, to make it sort of folded on stage
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scrim, cyclorama, bounce
Definition
order in which drops are placed
Term
sightlines & extreme sightlines
Definition
studies from the audience's point of view, to make sure the set is not revealed in any place
Term
loose pin flap
Definition
hinge with removable pin
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tight pin flap
Definition
hinge with fixed pin
Term
pneumatic
Definition
air-powered
Term
abbr: S.P.F.
Definition
spruce, pine, or fur
Term
common stick good grades
Definition
1-5
Term
select stick good grades
Definition
A-D
Term
CDX
Definition
grade CD, with exterior glue
Term
common plywood thicknesses
Definition
1/4", 1/2", & 3/4"
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a used for luan
Definition
covering flats
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luan thickness
Definition
1/4 thick wood
Term
an alternative for hog's troth
Definition
angle iron
Term
style
Definition
vertical section of flat framing
Term
rails
Definition
horizontal piece of flat framing
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toggle
Definition
center piece of flat framing
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strap or keystone
Definition
used for affixing the toggle
Term
cornerblock
Definition
used for affixing the styles to the rails
Term
masonite's smooth side
Definition
tempered
Term
a brand name for hardboard, made of pressed fibers and glue
Definition
masonite
Term
the kind of wood luan is made of
Definition
mahogany
Term
distance between toggles on a theatre flat
Definition
4'
Term
distance between toggles on a hollywood flat
Definition
2'8"
Term
straight caster
Definition
fixed wheel
Term
swivel caster
Definition
rotating wheel
Term
a name for a platform on wheels
Definition
wagon
Term
director
Definition
hires the design team
Term
apron
Definition
area downstage of the proscenium arche
Term
difference between commercial and regional
Definition
commercial does all performances on a per-show basis;
regional owns a house and typically hires in, everything is built in-house, and has seasons
Term
scale ruler
Definition
used for drawing in scale
Term
title block
Definition
information plate on drafts
Term
costumers and lighting designers
Definition
have the longest production process
Term
two uses for masonite
Definition
facing, finishing platforms
Term
job of TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Definition
this position builds and supervises scenery
Term
job of DIRECTOR
Definition
this position has total artistic vision for a specific production
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job of STAGE MANAGER
Definition
this position runs rehearsal and tech
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job of MASTER ELECTRICIAN
Definition
Term
job of SCENIC DESIGNER
Definition
this position establishes the physical look that appears on-stage
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job of LIGHTING DESIGNER
Definition
this position works with the director to establish lighting concepts
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job of PRODUCTION MANAGER
Definition
in regional theatre, this position is responsible for scheduling and budgeting all the technical aspects of theatre
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job of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Definition
in regional theatre, this position has absolute control over all decisions
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job of MANAGING DIRECTOR
Definition
in regional theatre, this position is in charge of fund raising and overall money aspects
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job of PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Definition
in commercial theatre, this position refers shops and staff to the general manager
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job of GENERAL MANAGER
Definition
in commercial theatre, this position is in charge of all money and hirings
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purpose of paint
Definition
to provide background colour and texture
Term
two reasons to backpaint
Definition
to provide a fire retardant, and to use up old backpaint
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three properties of paint
Definition
pigment, vehicle, binder
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common paint vehicles, and their uses
Definition
oil (common for stain), water (dilutable), alcohol (for varnish)
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common paint binders
Definition
latex, acrylic, casein
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casein paint vehicle, binder, and finish
Definition
water vehicle, casein binder, matte finish
Term
latex vehicle, binder, and benefits & drawbacks
Definition
water vehicle, latex binder, is flexible but can not be used on metal
Term
vinyl acrylic vehicle, binder, and benefits & drawbacks
Definition
water vehicle, acrylic binder, works on metal, takes 24 hours to dry
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analine
Definition
a very toxic dye
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varnish information
Definition
oil or alcohol vehicle, makes a sealing coat, can hide knots and make a glossy finish
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base coat
Definition
first coat of colour
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priming coat, or "sizing" coat
Definition
provides neutral colour & sizes muslin
Term
six kinds of paint appliers
Definition
brushes, rollers, sprayers, hands, sponges, airbrush
Term
three kinds of brushes
Definition
priming, lay-in, lining
Term
priming brush
Definition
6"-7" wide, used for priming
Term
lay-in brush
Definition
4"-5" wide, use a cross-hatching patten to kill bristle grain
Term
liner brush
Definition
2" or less, for detail work
Term
sprayer
Definition
covers large areas quickly, multiple passes are required to make a consistent coat
Term
sprayers and flame proofing
Definition
sprayers can be used to flame proof softgoods, this proofing lasts one year.
Term
sponges
Definition
provide random texture
Term
airbrushing
Definition
allows for fast detail work, mostly used on drops
Term
three methods of transferring drawings
Definition
grid method, projection method, pounce wheel & bag method
Term
muslin covered flats
Definition
can be painted, after a sizing coat
Term
3 ways of covering seams
Definition
dutchman, joint compound, embracing the love
Term
reasons for lighting
Definition
to see the actor, to set mood and atmosphere, to accentuate and diminish elements on stage
Term
3 kinds of lamps
Definition
incandescent, tungsten-halogen, & arc lamps
Term
4 conventionals
Definition
source 4/leko, frensel, strip lights, par can
Term
barn door
Definition
affixable shutters
Term
light wash
Definition
covering a large area with light, without regard for direction
Term
rover
Definition
a light on a moving stand
Term
hot spot
Definition
when the centre of a beam is much brighter than the outside; producing an inconsistent field of light
Term
rigging
Definition
pulling stuff up and down
Term
good rigging advice
Definition
the system is only as strong as it's weakest link; only used rated hardware for liability concerns
Term
2 kinds of rope
Definition
manila (hemp), nylon
Term
knots
Definition
know how to tie a CLOVE HITCH & a BOWLINE. tying a knot in a rope decreases its SWL by 50%
Term
abbr: G.A.C.
Definition
galvanised aircraft cable
Term
galvanisation
Definition
prevents rusting
Term
determining SWL
Definition
(100% BS) divided by (X SF) = (Y% SWL)
Term
three components of a crosby clip
Definition
u-bolt, saddle, (two nuts)
Term
crosby clip damage to AC cable
Definition
reduces SWL by 25%
Term
hanging iron
Definition
vertical equivalent of a D-ring plate
Term
D-ring plate
Definition
horizontal equivalent of a hanging iron
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