City Theatrical's Millnery Dept. There are actually only three styles: Standard (Long Full), Short (Short Full), and Half (Longitudinally). The other mutations are the Tapered and Color Extender varietals. See also http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/lighting/7514-tophats-donuts.html?highlight=stackers.
My biggest problem with top hats, except for the Stackers, is that they don't store well. It's easier to put them to use than it is to keep them in storage.
1. No. Well, yes. The audience will have one less distraction, thus allowing them to concentrate on the play. In many instances this becomes a disadvantage.
1. Why do you think there ust be abother use? 2. No. Well yes, in that a doughbut will make aby edge sharper. Unlike a top hat, all doughnuts cause a loss of inensity.
Top-hats like Barn Doors restrict light spill. One problem with top-hats is they reduce gel life in some situations by reducing convection air flow. A half-hat allows better airflow, so if you only need to block spill in one direction they are a better alternative. Haven't seen too many in use. Don't see many barn doors either these days. Could just be that top-hats contain fewer parts (usually one piece) so they require less attention.
When will I be able to stop taking a bandsaw to Tapers and Stackers (girls your both pretty) in order to make half-hats?
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