Production Process Presentations.

Production Process is a core class at UCD, in which students work on the productions over the course of the semester. This semester the class is working a little differently from past semesters because the students are being asked to create the content for the projects they've been assigned. Here is what is being presented so far: 

Visual Images/Projections: 

-Using still images (pictures from Georgia- these were provided by group member Zach Jobe) 

-Using graphic art 

-High contrast images (as to show up stronger on the projection surfaces) 

-Abstract video 

-Drawing inspiration from Across the Universe and other movies, of filming projections on the actors faces. 

See an example at 3:45 minutes into this video:

-Using still image cut outs with moving video behind. 

-Using rehearsal footage, and other footage of our actors.

-Projecting live feeds

Audio Imaging/Sound:

-Creating a sound bed, full of environmental sounds.

-Using text from the play that can be pre-recorded to play at important moments, distorting these to create intended effect

-Using internal sounds of the actors: heavy breathing, heartbeats, etc. 

-Using the idea that sound is acting as a character 

-Experimenting with the audio installation and speaker placement. 

Costumes:

-The costume team is being headed by our costume designer and instructor, Janetta Turner. 

-The costumes are going to be transformable to meet the needs of multiple characters

-The make up will act like costumes- and have to work in layers that will be added throughout the play 

Publicity:

-Guerilla advertising on campus, day of show ideas. 

-Posters, Bookmarks, Postcards, and even yard signs are being created right now! 

-This blog, as means for involvement and connection to our audience. 

-Working on audience development and reaching out to the departments who would connect to the material. 

More updates from props and scene design to follow. The stage is almost completely built, and it seems as thought the backdrops and detailing is what will be following. Hopefully more pictures will follow. 

Until next time!