Question

How would you use an big umbrella to show 3 different locations on stage? Explain how you would use each one in detail. ​

Answer 1

To use a big umbrella to show three different locations on stage, you could use the following techniques:

• Hold the umbrella at a diagonal angle to indicate a park or outdoor location. In this position, the umbrella can be held high to suggest the canopy of a tree or low to indicate the ground. Actors can interact with the umbrella to create the illusion of a park bench or other outdoor objects.

• Use the umbrella as a prop to create a doorway or entrance. Hold the umbrella vertically and use it to suggest a door frame or archway. Actors can enter and exit through the "doorway" to indicate different rooms or locations on stage.

• Hold the umbrella above a group of actors to indicate a shared space or environment, such as a living room or office. This can create a sense of intimacy and shared experience among the characters.

Answer 2

• There are four distinct types of photography umbrellas: shoot-through, reflective, Parabolic, and umbrella softbox. All of them can produce a soft quality of light that helps flatter and make the subject look great.