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mixermanic

05-30-2006, 03:23 AM

Hi guys,

I'm creating a "virtual set" for a theatrical production, to be projected onto the rear wall of the real set on stage. The idea is to be able to create a much more realistic impression as the various elements in the set can be animated (fires, wind, flags, water etc.) and digital "extras" can be added to bulk out the action on stage.

The show is set in 19th century London, and I would like to make it somewhat stylised (although photo-realistic, as it has to match perfectly with the real set on stage). I've had a few ideas (colourising in sepia, or having a general smoggy atmosphere - as much of a sod as that will be to render!), but would like to throw it open to hear if anyone else has any ideas - I'm kind of stuck in a rut with this one.

There are various scenes - Fleet Street, London Docks, Spittlefields Market, and various interiors.

I'm mainly using Maya, 3DS Max, RealFlow, and PhotoShop. Comping will be done in After Effects, and final mixing in Vegas.

Cheers!

Martin

Jake-L

05-31-2006, 03:00 PM

Hi,
19th c London caught my eye, being myself currently "in the middle of it all", so to speak - and very near to the places you mention to boot! (See WIP in the SIG)

I've only done one theatre projection (some time ago) and remember that perspective matching can be tricky. Helps a lot if the "join" is helped/partly masked by the actual set. To my mind, if you do sepia, it might make the projection somewhat subdued in relation to the actual set. But if the set designers can come up with a matching scheme, it could look very nice. How about a mostly sepia "world" with some distinctly non-sepia items (in both)? Just my quick, 2 cent idea....

I've done a quite a bit of research as to the "look" of the era and I must say that one does get hooked quite easily ;)
Be sure to post some WIPs when you can!

Cheers,

jake

mixermanic

06-01-2006, 08:08 AM

Thanks for the reply.

I'm doing the set design as well, so I can match up the real with the CG.

In fact, it's the real-world set design that's causing me the most headaches at the moment - I know what I want to do with the CG set.

Will post WIP's as they get done.

Cheers,

M

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