Preparing/Drawing
3 methods to achieve a long, smooth curve.
French curves, bendy stick, compass
3 companies to find a job with foam.
Hudson scenic, Santa Fe Opera, Hot Wire Foam Factory, Smash Design, etc.
What is a horizon line and can it be tipped?
The line at eye-level and no.
What is shade and where is it found?
The darkness on an object because it is physically turned away from the primary light source.
Name 4 common scenic binders.
Emulsion, Size, Starch, Robo Glue, Beer, Milk, Primer, Elmer's Glue, acrylic and vinyl binder, latex, etc.
Why does a scenic artist draw?
To build visual memory, have context, increase speed of drawing, have understanding of drawing, present context, learning to draw with a paintbrush better
What foam is poured into mold?
AB Foam, two-part foam, pour foam, expanding foam, Polyurethane AB foam
What determines if there are 1, 2, or 3 vanishing points per object?
The perspective that the image is in.
What is the bed-bug line?
Line that casts the shadow, the shape of the edge of the shade area which is toward the light.
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What makes a good image for projecting?
Clear image, several sizes of image, fine details
What foam is packing peanuts?
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
What happens at the extreme edge of the cone of vision?
The object distorts.
What is dark toner and where is it found?
Area of slightly darkened surface to show a tonal difference in a level change.
What does NTS mean and what does it make you do/create?
Not to scale and wants you to create a division grid.
What are 3 items made of polyethylene?
A) Pipe Insulation
B) Yoga Mats
C) Picnic Coolers
D) Pool Swimming Noodles
E) Restaurant take-out boxes
A, C, and D
What circumstance would a "vertical line" not be perpendicular to the horizon line?
What is a primary light?
The color which describes where the light hitting the surface from the primary light source.
Physical: Take the image to the printer and enlarge or downsize it, print on the acetate, adjust image on light printer
Digital: Get a clear image, hook up to projector, work with the projector to get it to the correct scale
What type of foam is "open cell" polyurethane foam?
A) Floral
B) Balsa
C) Both
D) Neither
A
Would a picture have 23 vanishing points?
Yes bc of Peter Miller.
Where is a cutline found?
At a level change with a shadow, inside corner between shade and shadow, in cracks and holes
Start with a line and create a point zero (0) and then measure out 4 units on it. Then from that point, swing five (5) units above point zero. Then from point zero, swing 3 units. Snap a line through the intersection. Measure out the desired length of piece on base line and then swing the actual height of the piece desired. Measure straight line to actual height and mark. Swing the top length from that corner. Now connect all lines. Check the corners by measuring the diagonals.
What is the difference between pink and blue polystyrene?
A) Nothing
B) The color
C) Pink is denser than Blue
E) Blue is denser than Pink
B
What is a vp and where is it found?
The point on the horizon line where two parallel lines meet.
What is light toner and where is it found?
Area of slightly lightened surface with the purpose of showing a tonal difference in a level change. Usually put on texturally.
Describe how to make a square with a sheet of paper/notepad paper.
Line up the parallel edges of the paper to each other to create a square. Fold the excess back and then trace the square
What hazardous gas is emitted from burning foam?
styrene monomer, benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide
5 initial steps when working with an image in perspective.
1) Create copy of original artwork
2) "Square-up" the art work by drawing a box around each side in scale.
3) Find the horizon line, vps, and cl.
4) Locate major verticals and extend them to the top and bottom.
5) Locate major perspective lines and extends from side to side.
Bonus: Find spring lines, consider non-major elements, attempt to measure as little as possible, measure consistently from edge.
What is bounce light and what are three other terms it can be called?
Dimmer light that is seen within the shade and cast shadow areas of a surface. This is also called fill light, secondary light source, and reflected light.