Catherder
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I need a tree that can cycle through the four seasons - spring, summer, fall, and winter - over the course of the show. I’ve got the tree structure covered, it’s the canopy that I’m still trying to figure out. Multiple trees aren’t really an option - we don’t have the time, budget, or wing space for four trees the size we need. Likewise, no fly system so hanging different canopies over the trunk is right out.
My thought right now is to make an umbrella like structure with fabric to use as the canopies, one each for spring, summer, and fall (winter can be a naked tree). I can do it with a three point attachment system to the main branches and if I use the right fabrics I figure I can get something that looks appropriately leafy. I do worry that it will end up looking pretty cheesy though. It doesn’t need to be hyper-realistic as the rest of the design is pretty minimal and suggestive, but I don’t want to roll a crappy piece out there either.
Anyone else out there deal with something like this? Tips and thoughts? Thanks in advance.
Edit: other option would be a white/natural muslin canopy with a focused spot and use that to throw different colors on it.
My thought right now is to make an umbrella like structure with fabric to use as the canopies, one each for spring, summer, and fall (winter can be a naked tree). I can do it with a three point attachment system to the main branches and if I use the right fabrics I figure I can get something that looks appropriately leafy. I do worry that it will end up looking pretty cheesy though. It doesn’t need to be hyper-realistic as the rest of the design is pretty minimal and suggestive, but I don’t want to roll a crappy piece out there either.
Anyone else out there deal with something like this? Tips and thoughts? Thanks in advance.
Edit: other option would be a white/natural muslin canopy with a focused spot and use that to throw different colors on it.
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