As a theatrical producer, you want to create a stage that supports the story, the characters, and the mood of your show. But how can you do that without overloading the audience with unnecessary details, clutter, or confusion? In this article, you will learn some tips and tricks on how to design a stage that enhances the story, not distracts from it.
The first step to designing a stage that enhances the story is to know your script inside out. What is the genre, the tone, the theme, and the message of your show? What are the main locations, events, and transitions that happen in the plot? What are the emotional arcs, motivations, and relationships of your characters? These questions will help you identify the key elements that your stage needs to convey, and the ones that you can leave out or simplify.
Ensuite, il est important de déterminer l'objectif de la scène. Que voulez-vous accomplir avec cette scène ? Quel est l'enjeu principal et quel impact cela aura-t-il sur l'histoire dans son ensemble ? Une fois que vous avez clarifié cela, vous pourrez commencer à réfléchir à la manière dont la scène peut être con?ue pour atteindre cet objectif de la manière la plus efficace.En résumé, pour concevoir une scène qui améliore l'histoire, il est essentiel de bien conna?tre votre scénario, de clarifier l'objectif de la scène et de prendre en compte les aspects visuels et techniques. En intégrant tous ces éléments, vous pourrez créer une scène qui renforce le récit de manière significative
Being intimately familiar with your script helps you design a set that serves the story. Every design choice you make MUST be in service of the story and if you’re not even familiar with the story, you can’t design an environment that supports the story.
It is very important to know the plot and its twists and turns in depth, but also to work hand in hand with the director to understand his vision and the language he wants to use to tell the story. His criteria is the signature that must be printed in all the work we do together. After all, filmmaking is always a team co-creation and everyone has their own specificity.
Utilizar elementos escenograficos que resalten los aspectos claves de la historia y anule las distracciones. Por ende, lo principal es conocer el guion para construir de forma los escenarios.
The script and how the characters and locations are the starting point to build a visual structure. To hang the performance, style and execution round. With an understanding of budget and any opportunities and restrictions around the design brief created.
The next step is to choose a style that matches your script and your vision. There are many different styles of stage design, from realistic to abstract, from minimalistic to elaborate, from naturalistic to stylized. Each style has its own advantages and disadvantages, depending on the type of show you are producing. For example, a realistic style can create a sense of immersion and authenticity, but it can also be expensive, time-consuming, and limiting. An abstract style can create a sense of symbolism and creativity, but it can also be confusing, vague, and alienating. Think about what style will best suit your story, your audience, and your resources.
Il est vrai que choisir le bon style de scénographie est crucial pour renforcer l'histoire et la vision du spectacle. Il faut tenir compte de nombreux éléments tels que le genre du spectacle, le ton, le thème, le message, le public cible et les ressources disponibles. En fin de compte, le choix du style de scénographie doit se faire en fonction des besoins de l'histoire, de l'esthétique de la production, du public visé et des ressources disponibles. Il est important de trouver un équilibre entre l'impact visuel désiré, la faisabilité technique et les contraintes budgétaires.
Metalanguage is very interesting. Think of the shots where a mirror reveals a character's true intentions. There is an added challenge when we include the layer of subtext that comes with cell phones. An example is the series "The Wings of Ambition" ("Kus U?usu", Dir. Deniz Yorulmazer, 2022) The story uses the perspective of a hunting bird, rich in zenithal shots, represented by the young intern Asli Tuna who prowls around her admired journalist Lale, to take her place. Just at the moment when Lale is (unknowingly) threatened by this world of comments on social networks we see her in the center of the shot, sitting on her throne, consulting her phone and progressively encircled by pop-ups showing comments from netizens. Clear and elegant.
I find it most important to stay with one style. Too many variations, wanting too much creativitywise, will cause your audience to lose focus and have a bad experience with your piece.
I believe the background needs to be addressed added to the style of the story and brings more attention and more focus, There should be. more of attraction to the subject and attention from the audience.
The third step is to use your space wisely and effectively. How big is your stage? How much depth, height, and width do you have? How can you divide, shape, and transform your space to create different scenes, moods, and perspectives? How can you use levels, platforms, ramps, stairs, or props to create interest and variety? How can you use lighting, sound, projections, or curtains to create contrast and emphasis? How can you use movement, choreography, or blocking to create dynamics and flow? Think about how you can use your space to enhance your story, not distract from it.
En tant que professionnel du spectacle, je suis d'accord avec l'importance de bien utiliser l'espace scénique. La scénographie ne se limite pas aux décors, mais englobe également la fa?on dont on occupe et transforme l'espace pour renforcer l'histoire et la vision globale du spectacle. Il est essentiel de tirer parti de la taille, de la forme et des possibilités offertes par la scène pour créer des scènes variées et captivantes. L'utilisation de niveaux, de plates-formes, d'accessoires, d'éclairage, de son et de mouvement peut contribuer à ajouter de la profondeur et de l'intérêt à la production, créant ainsi une expérience immersive pour le public. En fin de compte, une bonne scénographie devrait soutenir et renforcer l'histoire
In this example we see that the simplicity of the shots is supported by the narrative of the camera movements and takes into account the post-production and the layers of subtext added to the story. Every story has a way of being told, if we take into account how to tell the story we will make a more optimal selection and configuration of scenarios. My recommendation - budget permitting - is to keep shooting. It will be useful to have some shots with small modifications, in case of later inconveniences.
It's really important to understand color and how it will behave in the specific space the work exists in. Two shows with the same designers could look drastically different in different venues. Light may interact differently in a theatre with wooden floors/facades as oppose to a black box type space . So while there is lighting to be done to bring into the world and story of the work you are lighting, you can enhance a design by thinking of the box that holds the show in.
The fourth step is to focus on the essentials and eliminate the clutter. What are the most important props, furniture, or set pieces that your story needs? What are the most relevant colors, textures, or patterns that your story evokes? What are the most symbolic or meaningful objects or images that your story represents? Think about how you can use these elements to create a focal point, a theme, or a mood for your stage. Avoid adding anything that is not necessary, relevant, or meaningful to your story. Less is more when it comes to stage design.
One essential thing that we always need to consider is that aside from the cast and the script, the setting also play huge roll in telling a story of their own. We should try to find a mixture of balance between telling the story through the actions of your cast, the background of the play, and the topic of the day; the setting of the backdrop, props, etc. When you start to combine all this together, you will start to see and understand what you need to further complement the story without adding extra overwhelming stage.
En tant que professionnel du spectacle, je suis tout à fait d'accord avec l'importance de se concentrer sur l'essentiel en matière de scénographie. L'élimination de l'encombrement et le choix des accessoires, meubles et éléments de décor les plus importants pour renforcer l'histoire et l'ambiance du spectacle sont des éléments clés de la scénographie. Il est crucial de réfléchir aux couleurs, textures et motifs qui évoquent le mieux l'essence de l'histoire . En fin de compte, une scénographie efficace repose sur la simplicité et la pertinence, en évitant tout ce qui pourrait alourdir ou distraire de l'histoire principale. En adoptant une approche minimaliste, on peut créer une scénographie plus puissante et mémorable pour le public.
With what you put on your stage I always go with two questions: What does it do for the story? Who put it there and why? If you or your actors can’t answer those, the object can and must go because if your crew doesn’t know the reason, it will not make any sense for your audience.
The fifth step is to be consistent and coherent with your stage design. How does your stage design relate to your costumes, makeup, and props? How does your stage design relate to your lighting, sound, and music? How does your stage design relate to your script, genre, and tone? Think about how you can create a unified and harmonious look and feel for your show. Avoid anything that is inconsistent, contradictory, or out of place with your stage design. Consistency is key when it comes to stage design.
Of course, in the case of the series, this way of telling is prolonged in the second season.And here it is worth saying that when the style is misrepresented, the serial And here I will say, in my opinion, that when the style is distorted, the series loses its identity (and fans).
En tant que professionnel du spectacle, je suis fermement convaincu de l'importance de la cohérence dans la scénographie. Il est essentiel d'établir un lien entre la scénographie, les costumes, le maquillage, les accessoires, l'éclairage, le son, la musique, le scénario, le genre et le ton pour créer un spectacle . En ce qui concerne le scénario, le genre et le ton, la scénographie doit également refléter ces éléments pour créer un véritable lien entre tous les aspects du spectacle. En somme, la cohérence est essentielle pour garantir une expérience artistique complète et satisfaisante pour le public. Lorsque tous les éléments de la production sont unifiés, le spectacle a plus d'impact et de crédibilité.
The sixth and final step is to test and adjust your stage design. How does your stage design look from different angles, distances, and seats? How does your stage design work with your actors, director, and crew? How does your stage design affect your audience, their attention, and their emotions? Think about how you can test and adjust your stage design to improve its functionality, visibility, and impact. Feedback, rehearsal, and experimentation are essential when it comes to stage design.
One thing I have found helpful is to work with a model, even a quick white model can help solve problems and foresee issues before construction even begins. I also make sure to sit in multiple seats during tech week, especially the extreme seats. This will help fix any issues with sight lines.
Don’t fill in everything, but just provide suggestions; stimulate everyone’s imagination and leave more to the personal interpretation of the spectators.
In summary, let's remember that in audiovisual language, the shots are not the only canvas: editing and post-production, their speed and effects, also nuance the performances and the story. Art, photography, lighting and direction need patience, coherence and a clear communication.
Del guión y el estilo debe crearse en el público un sentimiento de vivir en la obra, de esta manera el público compartirá los sentimientos de la obra
All statements or opinions are correct. If one is re creating a vision into a visual auditory sensual perception format of data transfer. One must also be cognizant of the viewing format. I prefer real time historically, active data dissemination formats. To generate a sequential metaphpric filled “Story” on the fly. In real time history unfolding. In multiple natural settings. I use unscripted characters . Upon an (unscripted to most) journey that impacts all. Including the creator of the entire stage(s). That I/We engage at multiple holographic internal/ External observational positions. In the novelty game of life. Live streaming to multiple settings. All with the same technology, but impacted by the natural setting’s. In the flow.