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An AI generated set design for the musical Oklahoma
By Chris Paul December 12, 2024
Discover the evolving role of AI in theater set design in this in-depth discussion. Explore the concerns of artists, the creative potential of AI as a tool, and its implications for the future of the craft. Whether you view AI as a threat or an opportunity, this post provides a balanced perspective to help you navigate this rapidly changing landscape.
set design software
By Chris Paul October 13, 2024
Discover the best set design software in this guide. Explore tools from Photoshop for sketching to Blender for 3D modeling and AutoCAD for technical drawings. Ideal for beginners and professionals alike!
A close up of a wooden door from a theatre set with a paintbrush on it
By Chris Paul May 23, 2024
Discover a simple yet ingenious hack to keep doors in place. This easy and cost-effective trick ensures smooth scene transitions and maintains the visual integrity of your set. Perfect for theatre productions dealing with uneven stage floors and tricky doors!
By Chris Paul May 1, 2024
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The stage effects of beauty and the beast by chris stolz

Limited Time

$10 BATB eBook Sale

Over 10 years ago, Chris Stolz put out a book on the Effects of Beauty and the Beast.  Since the rights will largely unavailable at the end of this year, we're offing this eBook for just ten bucks.


The following effects have been created for Beauty and the Beast and are outlined in this ebook:



  • The Floating Enchanted Rose Prop
  • The Chip Cart
  • The Enchantresses Fire 1: Fire from Hands
  • The Enchantresses Fire 2: Flash Staff
  • Beast Transformation 1: Mock Levitation
  • Beast Transformation 2: Shadow Morph
A 3d model of a room with a sign on the wall

---- TWO COURSES COMING SOON ----

BLENDER & SKETCHUP FOR SET DESIGNERS

Introducing our Blender for Set Designers course!  Blender is a free and open-source software that is used by artists all around the world.  If you've ever wanted to learn to use this powerful software for designing a set, this course is your go-to.


Created specifically for Set Designers, this course will teach you all of the basics to get you going quickly.