CAA: Christian Anime Alliance

about set designing? I'm working on a production, but I'm still kinda new at it. Any tips are much appreciated!

What exactly do you want tips on? Could you be a little more specific about what you need help with? I am not that experienced, but I may have some tips that can help you.

Painting techniques, and maybe ways to make it not so expensive. I've got a really low budget. T_T

Sponges! *yay* Sponges are great for painting bricks onna set. ^_^ a dry sponge with not a ton of paint on it can leave a pretty convincing brick-mark.

btw, what production are you working on? *curious* ^_^

Cool! Thanx, there are lots of bricks that need painting! Well, I'm working on a very condensed version of Phantom of the Opera. I've been obsessed since I saw the movie and figured I'd make my own. Thanx again! *dances to Phantom soundtrack*

Whoa! That's really cool! Good luck! I hope all goes well. ^_^

BTW: The easiest way I know of to scale set drawings is to us an overhead projector. Draw your design on paper, photocopy to overhead transparency, and then project it on the backdrop and pencil it all in. You get a nearly perfect copy, and you can paint over the lines you make.

Oh, awesome! Thanx Mithrandir. I'll be sure to try that. ^_^

kirakira wrote:Whoa! That's really cool! Good luck! I hope all goes well. ^_^

Much thanx kirakira!

Hammer nails and not thumbs. I know it sounds simple, but I have problems with that.

Ah. I shall pay attention to that. I once had a rather bad hammer/thumb experience. T_T Thanx!

Also, a relatively small ammount of "3D" can make a set come alive. Moulding at the half way point on a set can make a room look totally real.

Really? Much thanx! *starts mapping out ideas*

Much thanx to all who have or will give advice. I really need it.