From the sound and lighting for live theatre productions to the sensational special effects in the movie industry, science enhances our theatrical experiences. Behind the scenes, there is some really fascinating science to be found. How do they design a theatre to get the best acoustics and vision for the audience? How do they get tornadoes to fling houses to the Land of Oz? How do those flying trapeze artists get the timing just right? It’s all great science! |
Perspective and Illusion Lighting The Stage World Sounding Great By Design Circus - Physics Is For Fun Bangs, Crashes, Fire & Smoke |
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Weapons & Wounds Animals Adaptations Tricks of the Movie Trade Extended Research - Special Effects |
If your audience members are so intrigued by the story that they want to believe, then they will believe. The goal of the entire production is to make them want to believe. The science behind the theatrical effect serves the greater goal. |
(c) Content: Lynne Kelly, 2007
(c) Format: EUMY Education, 2007