Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 15:30:08 -0500
From: "Kate Robinson" <nausetsunrise-AT-verizon.net>
To: <puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org>
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] a technical question on Shadow Puppetry


Does the light source need to shine "direct" or might it provide enough 
light angled just enough to make the filament not so direct?  Just a 
suggestion from someone just beginning in the medium...

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Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 7:36 PM
Subject: [Puptcrit] a technical question on Shadow Puppetry


> Dear Puppeteers,
>
> I am very much in need of help regarding some problems I'm having using a
> shadow screen for a show at our local Community Center. I have done some 
> shadow
> work before in workshops and little shows for my kids and their friends, 
> but
> nothing like this.
>
> We are using a 3'X5' screen, with live actors and puppets. I've never done
> anything this big. Here's my main problem:
>     My light source is so bright you can almost see the filament through 
> the
> fabric; I can't figure a way to difuse the light for a smoother field 
> without
> dulling it or risking a fire hazard.
>
> Has anyone encountered this problem before, and if so, how did you deal 
> with
> it? I can't find information online or in books about the details of large
> scale shadow screen lighting. Any advice you could share would be greatly
> appreciated. Thank you.
>
> Yours sincerely,
> Roger Jackson
> GANESHi-AT-aol.com
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