How can I build walls?
I want to build some temporary walls to look like a room. (basically like a three wall set like you have on SNL). Are there any tutorials here, or on the web, about building walls like that? I was thinking of maybe something using foam insulation and wallpaper/paneling, but I'm not sure if that would work well.
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Are you planning on reusing them or are they a one-time setup?
I made a frame out of 1x2's and stapled some cardboard on.
Total cost of that : about $3 ( for the lumber ).
To make a set out of those panels , you can either use scene setters or you can make your own like I did. I used 1/2" and 1/4" styrofoam which is also pretty cheap. Of course , it'll take a lot more time to build your walls than just using scene setters.
I made a frame out of 1x2's and stapled some cardboard on.
Total cost of that : about $3 ( for the lumber ).
To make a set out of those panels , you can either use scene setters or you can make your own like I did. I used 1/2" and 1/4" styrofoam which is also pretty cheap. Of course , it'll take a lot more time to build your walls than just using scene setters.
they'll only be a one time thing, but I'm actually wanting to use them to shoot video that I'll have on the TV on Halloween. But I want it to look like it's actually a room. Problem is, I want to splatter fake blood on the walls during the video, and also I don't have a room like the one I want to build. I was thinking of constructing it in my garage, since that's the most open space area. But it should look like a bedroom, like you would find in a doublewide trailer. Cheap wood paneling, or ugly wallpaper, dingy, etc. Might be too big of a task.
Search this forum for "facade" and/or "walls"... I think there are even threads about this on the first page of this section...
You can go with the creepy wallpaper scene setters. They are relatively cheap and come in 50ft rolls. And if you build those cheap wall panels I was talking about , you should be set. Shouldn't take more than a few hours to complete the whole room scene.they'll only be a one time thing, but I'm actually wanting to use them to shoot video that I'll have on the TV on Halloween. But I want it to look like it's actually a room. Problem is, I want to splatter fake blood on the walls during the video, and also I don't have a room like the one I want to build. I was thinking of constructing it in my garage, since that's the most open space area. But it should look like a bedroom, like you would find in a doublewide trailer. Cheap wood paneling, or ugly wallpaper, dingy, etc. Might be too big of a task.
scene setters, from what I've seen, are more halloween specific. I want to make it look like a room you could find in a run down home. Like a dingy doublewide trailer bedroom, or something to that effect. It's ok, I'm probably biting off more than I can chew anyway.
I'd like to make it where the walls look like this.
It will take you some time to recreate a room like you're describing.
There's always the option of stenciling or even trying to find wallpaper that you like , put it up and vandalize it a bit to make it look old and worn out.
If you can show me a reference pic then I might come up with something.
There's always the option of stenciling or even trying to find wallpaper that you like , put it up and vandalize it a bit to make it look old and worn out.
If you can show me a reference pic then I might come up with something.
If you want the walls to look like old wood paneling, call around to some local remodeling companies and see if they can hook you up with some real old paneling. I got a dozen or so sheets out of the basement of the building next to my office. The construction people were thrilled that I would take them because it kept them from having to call for a dumpster pickup so soon. They even loaded them into my truck for me. I've been painting the back sides and using them for walls.
If you want that particular look , you can try building sites /remodeling comps like Fravak was pointing out , and see if they have anything like that. A more expensive option is to actually buy those panels at the Depot but they're probably about $25-30 each. It's not worth trying to build these things from scratch since you want that wood structure . If I were to build those , I'd probably use strips of cardboard and try to make it look like wood.
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