Hi all,
Posting in lighting, hope that's ok.
I need to gather quotes for new drapes for an old theatre.
Pretty big stage...fly-tower & wings etc...
Looking for feedback on the topics of:
Velour vs. commando
Pleated vs. non-pleated
Degrees of pleating
Originally, I believed that the rear backdrop (36 x 24) should be black pleated velour. All other legs (10') & tabs I thought could be commando for cost savings.
The theatre manager believes that commando & velour should not be mixed.
My hunch was that the rear velour is more lit and thus deserves to have a richer look and that the legs are more or less in the shadows and the drape difference would not be that noticable.
Also, from an artist perspective, isn't it just nicer walking onto a stage with velour drapes.
Also any opinions on what to pleat and by what degree would be greatly appreciated.
350 seat theatre...live music, drama, kids shows etc...
Thank-you for any input,
Craig
Picton, Ontario
Posting in lighting, hope that's ok.
I need to gather quotes for new drapes for an old theatre.
Pretty big stage...fly-tower & wings etc...
Looking for feedback on the topics of:
Velour vs. commando
Pleated vs. non-pleated
Degrees of pleating
Originally, I believed that the rear backdrop (36 x 24) should be black pleated velour. All other legs (10') & tabs I thought could be commando for cost savings.
The theatre manager believes that commando & velour should not be mixed.
My hunch was that the rear velour is more lit and thus deserves to have a richer look and that the legs are more or less in the shadows and the drape difference would not be that noticable.
Also, from an artist perspective, isn't it just nicer walking onto a stage with velour drapes.
Also any opinions on what to pleat and by what degree would be greatly appreciated.
350 seat theatre...live music, drama, kids shows etc...
Thank-you for any input,
Craig
Picton, Ontario