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    How do I make a ghost appear?

    It's been a while since I designed this show, and my solution was low tech, (but hey, low tech is dependable)...I designed Scrooge's fireplace in such a way that, behind the ever-dependable curtain of fog coming down out of the flue and spilling over the grate and hearth, the back opened and...
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    new to vector works...

    I know your pain. Best advice: Google "vectorworks video tutorials". These will lead you through a project, and explains much of what you need. As far as finding furniture, in the resource bar, click on "find on disk" and it will search the database for what you want. It will be a 3D symbol...
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    High School Tech

    Wow.. this is terrific! It'll take a year to build the program to that point, but I'll keep it in mind.Thanks!
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    Boring set

    Depending on the size of the space, consider painting the wall something other than white that coordinates with the colors in the rest of the room; I convinced my pastor to do so, and the wall behind the platform is now a rich burnt sienna with a light toning dry wash. It looks terrific on video...
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    High School Tech

    Many thanks!
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    High School Tech

    Hello. After working professionally I finally surrendered to the siren call of a steady paycheck and am now working in a high school teaching technical theatre. Question: is there any curriculum out there I can beg/borrow/steal from among you good people? I posted this question in the new...
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    Building high school tech program

    Thanks to you all. I will pursue all your suggestions vigorously, as school started last week!
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    Building high school tech program

    Hello. After working professionally I finally surrendered to the siren call of a steady paycheck and am now working in a high school teaching technical theatre. Question: is there any curriculum out there I can beg/borrow/steal from among you good people?
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