The Pillowman Sketchup Set Preview

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The Pillowman
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Quick Description

After completing the Curtain Theater Model, the next natural step was to put a set into it. I was approached with the idea of using a pre-designed set that was currently under construction to compare the results of both processes. For The UMass Amherst Theater Department's production of Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman, sets were designed by Sam Laird and the show was directed by Shawn LaCount. Looking to the production photo, other than colors, textures, some black masking fabric which was added later, and a table & chair (none of which were included in the AutoCAD draft I was given), I feel that this model is quite spot on. What became very apparent to me during the creation of this model, is that exact real-world measurements are more important than those used in the planning phase. What I mean by this, is that just because the drafts of the theater said that it was perfectly square, and so many feet by so many feet, didn't mean that it actually was. The theater itself is in fact, not perfectly square, nor are it's four sides the same length. When attempting to fit a square set into a space that wasn't actually square, there were obvious problems. Something I will keep in mind for the future. Luckily, I had just begun using component editing, and was able to change things without much trouble.

SketchUp Model Sample Images

Full 3D Plan View

The Pillowman SketchUp Set Preview Full Theater and Set High Perspective

Full Theater & Set High Perspective

Front Set High Perspective

Front Set Audience Perspective

Back Set Audience Perspective
(lights off)

Back Set Audience Perspective
(lights on)

Back Set Audience Perspective
(cross up)

Back Set Performer Perspective
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Production

UMass Theater Site
Production Promo

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The Pillowman
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Please Note:

You will need a copy of Google SketchUp to view the file. A FREE version of the program can be found HERE at the official SketchUp site. You will definitely want to check the system requirements before installing. Although the free version of the program should be able to view 99% of the file, because I am using the Pro Version, there may be parts unavailable to you. Let me know if you have any questions or problems.