If the area is as dark as possible, but the scene is still visible through the lit scrim, then consider the angle of the lighting.

Proper angle of the LIGHTING IS CRITICAL. Still, every effort should be made to keep the area behind the scrim completely dark until the reveal occurs. Of course, the brighter the lighting on the scrim, the less likely that anyone will see a glimmer or gleam shining from behind the scrim. For the scrim to be most effective, the area behind it must be completely dark. Darkness Before the Bleed-throughĪny light behind the scrim will reflect on the scene that the scrim is trying to hide and allows the audience to see it. However, when the scene behind the scrim is illuminated it becomes “visible” and if the lights on the front of the scrim are removed, the scrim becomes virtually “invisible.” 7 Quick Tips to Effectively Light Sharkstooth Scrim 1. When Sharkstooth Scrim is lit from the front at an oblique angle and the area behind the scrim is dark, the scrim appears to be opaque.

Consider Sharkstooth Scrim the invisibility cloak of the stage.

Sharkstooth Scrim is a flame retardant 100% cotton close-knit netting fabric. With a few key considerations, we will equip you with the tools you need to create seamless bleed-through effects, but first let’s start with the type of fabric. However, with so many critical factors, reveal and dissolve effects on the stage can sometimes leave lighting technicians wishing they could wave a magic wand and have it all work according to plan. Creating that bleed-through effect should only seem like magic to the audience.

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