If the backdrop is simply a blue sky with clouds, folding out any portion of the backdrop is easy, and you will not “lose” any of the scene. ![]() For instance, if you have a 15 foot tall stage but really want the 18 foot tall backdrop, you have to look at the picture to see if you can “fold out” the bottom part of the backdrop without losing the effectiveness of the scene. Sometimes when a backdrop is just a little too big, you can fold the extra backdrop under the scene letting it rest on the stage. But sometimes, you are not going to get the perfect size. You do not want to get one that is too small or too big, obviously. You really should know what size backdrop would be effective on your stage. The pipe and drape systems are typically used at trade shows or ballroom events and not with traditional theater stage rigging.Īnother aspect of hanging a backdrop occurs before you even rent a backdrop. Usually, this method is used with pipe and drape systems. So, you can slide a pipe through the sleeve without having to tie the backdrop. It is located below the ties (see photo below). Again, every backdrop has ties, but not every backdrop has the grommets.Ībout 33% of our backdrops have a sleeve across the top as well. The other 20% have cloth ties that are sewn into the top of the backdrop. Not too many people do this, but it is an option. So, you can also hook these backdrops onto hardware through the grommets. That way, if there is any extra backdrop leftover (ie if the backdrop is wider than the stage), you can fold the ends behind and tie it off in the back keeping the backdrop centered on stage.Ībout 80% of our backdrops have the tie lines looped through grommets. My suggestion is to start from the center of the stage and work your way out. The center of each backdrop is marked near the tie lines on the back. The easiest way to hang a backdrop is to simply tie the backdrop on to one of the stage battens. It’s the other 10% that can be complicated.Īcross the top of all of our backdrops, there are tie lines for hanging. ![]() However, there are a few different ways to hang our backdrops. But in this case, it is rather simple 90% of the time. And like most simple questions, there isn’t always a simple answer. One of the most asked questions when a customer calls me is “How do you hang the backdrops?” It’s a simple question.
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