Props
What is prop short for?
Property
What is one kind of light we have in our catwalks?
LED, Moving, Elipsoidal, Fresnel
What are three types of mics we have at the sound board?
Hand-held, lavalier, over the ear
What do you use to get measurements in costumes?
A tape measure (not the kind from the shop)
What must you always wear when working in the shop?
Safety goggles or glasses
What are three different types of props?
Handheld, personal prop, set dressing, set prop, etc.
How many catwalk paths do we have?
5
What is an example of an input and output in sound?
A voice entering a mic and coming out through the speakers, a computer playing a song into an aux and coming out through the mains
What are two steps to consider when completing a quick change?
What are the three types of saws we mainly use?
Miter, jig, and circular
What are the three subcategories of props?
Historical, realistic, and fantasy
How do you get a certain group of lights to turn on?
Press Group, enter #, press enter
GENTLY and LOOSELY wrap the element near or around the pack
What are the factors to consider when designing a costume?
How can you cut angles on the miter saw?
You can adjust the measurements using a lever on the bottom of the miter to get to the desired angle.
What kind of prop was the stain glass for The Sound of Music
Set dressing
How can you change the color on any given group?
You go to the color changing tab and play with the color you want
What are three of the biggest sound mistakes you can make if the sound APPEARS to not be working?
It is muted, the mic pack is unplugged, the mains are not on, the batteries are dead
How do you thread a needle properly?
Cut double the thread of your forearm length, thread it through the eye of the needle, and tie several small knots on top of each other where the two threads meet.
What are the best situations to use all three saws in?
Circular: for longer stretches of cutting thicker wood, miter: for clean straight or angular cuts through 2x4 or similar types of wood, jigsaw: for circles or thin wood
Which can an actor interract with: a set prop or set dressing?
How do you record a cue?
Change the gain, adjust slider
How do you sew on a button?
Bring the needle up through the fabric from the bottom through one hole on the button. Then go from the top through the bottom of the opposite hole. You will continue this pattern, making an X shape twice. Finally you'll go up through the fabric as close as you can to the button and make four circles around the button, go back through and tie a knot.
What are three safety aspects we must follow in the shop?
Wear PPE, clean up thoroughly, yell cutting before using saw,etc.