One way to build a flat

Duration: 14

Year Published: 1951

Creator: produced by the Motion Picture Division, the Department of Theater Arts, the University of California Los Angeles.

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Credits: University of California, Los Angeles. Department of Theater Arts.; University of California, Los Angeles. Educational Film Sales Dept.

Description: Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. CUY.; Director of workshop, Everett B. Baker.; Demonstrates a method for constructing a stage flat using students. Starting with a working drawing, the frame for a 12-foot flat is assembled; includes measuring and cutting the rails, stiles and toggles; application of corner blocks and keystones; corner braces; and tacking and gluing the muslin covering. Produced by the Department of Theater Arts 179A workshop, Fall 1948. Released by the University of California.; PFA 1608-04-1629. D0004; PFA 1608-04-1629. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: July 9, 2004 scratched.

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE