These platforms can be very clunky when you have actors walking on them with hard soled footware, like boots. We also screwed a Masonite sheet over top of the lid in order to help reduce noise. It makes a huge difference. It's been a while, but I believe we also had 4x4s in the corners that were recessed so we could put casters in there when we needed our platforms to move on stage for set changes. 1 in each corner of the platform and two staggered in the center.
I have a video in my platform construction playlist about noise reduction options. Masonite on top helps a lot. A layer of 1/2” sound board (Celotex or Upsom Board/Homasote) between the plywood and masonite is even better.
When used properly, yes. I make platforms out of 1x6 and hog’s-trough legs out of two pieces of 1x3. With good cross-bracing, I’d go up to 8’ tall platforms with this construction. With some traditional scenery practices that most don’t use anymore, you could go bigger than that. I prefer the 1x construction because it keeps the weight down.
@@calstatelaalproductions2358 I am looking to use it as an event/concert stage at about 16" high. This is good to know as I was going with 2x3s or 2x4s. But this way will make it much lighter for travels etc.
I need to build the Nicholas Brothers dance stage from Stormy Weather (1943) Musical. It looks 16 feet high, 20 feet wide, top platform is about 10 feet round, with six 4x4 x 8 stairs on both sides with two 3 foot wide slides on both sides curving to center, starting from the top. I have a picture.
Thank you thank you I am a USC student trying to pass a scenic construction class and this video is saving me
These platforms can be very clunky when you have actors walking on them with hard soled footware, like boots. We also screwed a Masonite sheet over top of the lid in order to help reduce noise. It makes a huge difference. It's been a while, but I believe we also had 4x4s in the corners that were recessed so we could put casters in there when we needed our platforms to move on stage for set changes. 1 in each corner of the platform and two staggered in the center.
I have a video in my platform construction playlist about noise reduction options. Masonite on top helps a lot. A layer of 1/2” sound board (Celotex or Upsom Board/Homasote) between the plywood and masonite is even better.
Noise Abatement with Stage Platforms
Is 1 by enough to hold the weight of people and sets? Also are those 1x8s?
When used properly, yes. I make platforms out of 1x6 and hog’s-trough legs out of two pieces of 1x3. With good cross-bracing, I’d go up to 8’ tall platforms with this construction. With some traditional scenery practices that most don’t use anymore, you could go bigger than that. I prefer the 1x construction because it keeps the weight down.
@@calstatelaalproductions2358 I am looking to use it as an event/concert stage at about 16" high. This is good to know as I was going with 2x3s or 2x4s. But this way will make it much lighter for travels etc.
16” high platforms are perfect candidates for 1x6 framing and 1x3 hog’s-trough legs!
How do we cut off a peak from a prebuilt stage?
Not sure what you mean by a “peak” or what your prebuilt stage might be or how it is constructed.
I need to build the Nicholas Brothers dance stage from Stormy Weather (1943) Musical. It looks 16 feet high, 20 feet wide, top platform is about 10 feet round, with six 4x4 x 8 stairs on both sides with two 3 foot wide slides on both sides curving to center, starting from the top. I have a picture.
I actually want to recreate all the set pieces from the movie.
Thanks