A Midsummer Nights Dream: Design
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The design for A Midsummer Night's Dream was acheived entirely within Photoshop (above) and Sketchup (below).
Although with Sketchup there is a difficulty in showing aesthetics, the 'art' of the design, there are certain advantages.
The practical aspects of demonstrating the acting space to a cast can be acheived more effectively with 3D fly-around
AV presentations. Although less personal, there are none of those 'can't-see' concerns when a large cast is huddled
around a model box. Images can be given to actors as constant reference. If the free Google-Sketchup is downloaded,
the 3D files can be run-through at leisure. This helps the cast and others to more fully understand, and keep in
touch with, the acting space.
Constructors can use the pull-off accurate measurements in the 3D files for building, partly obviating the need for
traditional technical drawings. A useful feature is the 'storyboarding' of the fit-up, indicated below. Zoom-in close-up
detailing of set elements can be acheived too. The advantages for lighting design are obvious.
Although with Sketchup there is a difficulty in showing aesthetics, the 'art' of the design, there are certain advantages.
The practical aspects of demonstrating the acting space to a cast can be acheived more effectively with 3D fly-around
AV presentations. Although less personal, there are none of those 'can't-see' concerns when a large cast is huddled
around a model box. Images can be given to actors as constant reference. If the free Google-Sketchup is downloaded,
the 3D files can be run-through at leisure. This helps the cast and others to more fully understand, and keep in
touch with, the acting space.
Constructors can use the pull-off accurate measurements in the 3D files for building, partly obviating the need for
traditional technical drawings. A useful feature is the 'storyboarding' of the fit-up, indicated below. Zoom-in close-up
detailing of set elements can be acheived too. The advantages for lighting design are obvious.
An unfortunate feature of the software is the
annoyingly limited 'human' components.
annoyingly limited 'human' components.
Theseus as a skateboarder!
Measurements 'pulled-off' the 3D forms.