BG SPECS FOR FRI 2/26 - MONDAY 2/28

NOTE: ALL SCENES FOR THE ABOVE DAYS TAKE PLACE IN THE SAME SCREEN DAY. WHATEVER YOU WEAR ON YOUR FIRST DAY OF WORK WILL REMAIN YOUR COSTUME FOR ANY OTHER DAYS THAT YOU WORK.

EVENT SECURITY
Please bring a pair of black slacks, black shoes, black belt. Bring a solid black short sleeve tee shirt. If you have a solid black, short sleeve polo shirt with no logo or design, please bring that as well.

DALLAS PAs
Please bring options. This is a layered look. Please bring long and short sleeve tees with little to no logo or graphic. Also pullovers, hoodies, sweaters, vests, light jackets and caps. Medium to dark jeans, cargos, cords and khakis. Colors should be muted and not too bright. Color examples: grey, navy, olive green, tan, brown, rust, black, burgandy

ROADIES/STAGEHANDS
Please bring options. This is a layered look. Long and short sleeve tees with little to no logo or graphic. Also pullovers, hoodies, vest and light jackets and caps. Dark jeans, black cargos or cords. Everything should be dark. Black, grey and navy.

WARDROBE ASSISTANTS/MAKE-UP
Please bring options. Trendy, cute, flirty clothes. Nothing too sexy, but it should be cute and fun. Jeans, skirts, tights, boots, dresses, tops, vests, sweaters, light jackets. Colors should be toward the darker end of the spectrum. Grey, navy, brown, burgandy, dk green, black. Please avoid bringing all black, but mix it in with other colors. Don't forget your fun accessories for these outfits. Jewelry, scarves, headbands. And of course, great shoes.

BG SPECS FOR HOUSTON VENUE SAT 2/20, SUN 2/21, MON 2/22, TUES 2/23

NOTE:
WE WILL BE SHOOTING THE SAME SEQUENCE AND THE SAME SCREEN DAY OVER THIS TIME PERIOD. THE CLOTHES THAT ARE CHOSEN FOR YOU ON YOUR FIRST DAY OF WORK WILL HAVE TO COME BACK WITH YOU EACH TIME YOU WORK
SATURDAY 2/20- TUESDAY 2/23

YOU WILL NEED TO BRING OPTIONS THE FIRST TIME YOU WORK SO THAT WE CAN MAKE THIS SELECTION

ROADIES/STAGEHANDS

Please bring options. Dark jeans, black or navy cargos/slacks. Black sneakers or shoes. Pullovers, hoodies, long and short sleeve plain tees with no logos, polos. Colors for clothing: black, navy and grey

HOUSTON EVENT SECURITY

Please bring options. Black pants/slacks. Black shoes and black belt. Short sleeve plain black tee shirt. If you have a solid black, plain polo shirt with no design or logo, please bring.

HOUSTON PAs

Please bring options. Jeans, cargos, cords, khakis. Pullovers, hoodies, long and short sleeve tees without obvious logos, vests, light jackets, caps. Colors for clothing: grey, tan, brown, olive green, rusts, burgandy, faded red, navy, etc. Nothing too bright, muted/faded colors. Appropriate shoes: sneakers, Doc Martins, work boots, etc.

WARDROBE/MAKE UP ASSISTANTS

Please bring options. Trendy, stylish clothing. Cute shoes that you can wear all day. Nothing too sexy or revealing. Layers are good. Vests and little jackets. Don't forget accessories. Colors should be on the darker side, black, grey, browns, greens, navy. Please do not bring all black, but mix black into the other colors.

BACKSTAGE FRIENDS/HANGERS ON/BACKSTAGE FANS

Please bring options. This look is about the "music business look."
For the men, Trendy jeans, button front shirts, sport coats to be worn with jeans, vests, nice long sleeve pullovers, etc. Color is good, but nothing too bright.

For the women, Trendy jeans, skirts, dresses, nice tops, jackets, vests and appropriate shoes. Color is good, but nothing too bright.

BG SPECS FOR SUNDAY, FEB 14

GENERAL NOTE: Part of our days work will take place outside. Everyone, regardless of your role, should make sure to bring thermals/long johns to layer under your costume. Also, please bring outer wear that will work with the description of the characters that you are playing. For example, if you are an AUSTIN FAN/CONCERT GOER make sure your coat works with your western clothing. If you are EVENT SECURTIY, then the best coat for you would be a solid black coat. Bring extra socks for warmth and bring skull caps/toboggins/caps to keep your head warm while not on camera. Make sure the shoe options that you bring will accomodate socks and are not open-toe. Ladies, bring tights and hose to layer up under jeans and skirts.

AUSTIN EVENT SECURITY

Please bring black pants, black shoes and belt. Please bring a long sleeve black tee shirt and a short sleeve solid black tee shirt. If you have a solid black, short sleeve polo shirt with no logo or design, please bring that as well.

AUSTIN PA'S

Please bring options. Jeans, cords, cargo pants. Pullovers, hoodies sweaters, long and short sleeve tee shirts, vests and light jackets. Colors: navy, brown, tan, rust, olive green, grey, burgandy, black. No obvious logos or graphics that we might have clearance issues with. Appropriate shoes to include sneakers, boots, work boots ect.

DOORMEN

Please bring a white, button front long sleeve shirt/blouse and black pants. Also, black shoes and belt. You will be given a venue vest. You will be outside so please bring thermals/long johns to layer under your costume to stay warm.

ROADIES/STAGEHANDS

Please bring options. This look is a layered look and should all be pretty dark. Dark jeans, dark cargos or cords. Pullovers, sweaters, hoodies, long and short sleeve tee shirts, vests and light jackets. Colors: black, navy, grey.

AUSTIN FANS/CONCERT GOERS

Please bring options. This is a country music concert look. Western shirts, jeans, cords, denim skirts, dresses. Suede vests and jackets, leather vests and jackets. Denim jackets and vests. Cowboy hats, cowboy boots and cowboy belts with buckles. Colors should be muted/faded, nothing too bright. Blue, light blue, faded red, greens, yellows, tan, browns, rusts, burgandy, etc.
Pattern is good. Stripes, plaids, etc.

BG SPECS FOR SATURDAY, FEB 13

CAMERAMEN/PRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS/TV CAMERAMEN
Please bring options. This is a layered look. Jeans, cargo pants, cords. Pullovers, long and short sleeve tees without logo, sweaters, vests, light jackets. Also bring the appropriate shoes and some interesting cap/hat choices. The color palette is muted. Grey, black, navy, tan, brown, olive green, rust, burgandy, etc.

HOTEL GUESTS
Please bring options. This is an upscale hotel so nice casual to business look will be great. Men please bring suit/sportcoat and slacks options, with nice ties, as well as buttonfront shirts, sweaters, and light jackets. Women bring skirt/slack suit options as well as skirts, blouses, sweaters, sweater sets, light jackets. Color palette could include, navy, khaki, blues, pinks, yellows, greens, etc. Think JCrew or Ralph Lauren look as a reference.

ROADIES
Please bring options. Dark jeans, dark cargo pants, dark cords or slacks. Pullovers, hoodies, long and short sleeve tees without logos, light jackets. Please keep a darker palette. Black, grey, navy.

KELLY'S FANS
Please bring options. The look is the western look. Western shirts, jeans, cords, denim skirts, suede vests and jackets, leather vests and jackets. Cowboy hats and boots and cowboy belts with buckles. The colors for this group is a muted/faded look, nothing too bright. Pattern and texture is good.

PRESS
Please bring options. The look for this group should be nice casual. Khakis and sportcoats, skirts and sweaters, button front shirts and blouses. Bring jeans as one of your options. Men also bring ties as options. Appropriate shoes.

HOUSEKEEPERS
Please bring a pair of black slacks and black sneakers. You will be provided with a uniform smock top. Please make sure to wear white or nude colored bra.

BELLMAN
Please bring a pair of black dress slacks and black dress shoes and socks. You will be provided with the rest of the Bellman uniform

BG SPECS FOR TUESDAY, FEB 9

PAPARAZZI

Please bring options. Jeans, cargo pants, slacks. Pullovers, hoodies, sweaters, long and short sleeve tees without logos, vests and light jackets. The colors should be muted and go toward the dark end of the scale. Some color is fine, but nothing too bright. Colors: tan, browns, greys, navy, dk green, burgandy, rust, black. The look is a layered look.

EMTs and DALLAS POLICE
You will be given uniforms by the costume dept. Please bring a white crew neck tee, black socks and black shoes. Black lace hard leather, all black sneakers or all black work boots.

DOCTORS

Please bring options. Button front dress shirts or blouses in pale colors and shades. Dark pants or skirts. Appropriate shoes for these clothes. If you wear these you will be given a lab coat. You should also bring sneakers and long sleeve tees in a pale/light color should the costume department decide to put the doctors in scrubs.

NURSES/ORDERLIES

You will be given scrubs to wear. Please bring things that could be layered under or over scrubs to lessen the "summer" look. Ex. Long sleeve tees or cardigans in faded or light colors. Please bring sneakers or other hospital appropriate shoes to wear with your scrubs. Please do not wear dark underthings.

PATIENTS

Some of the patients may be in hospital gowns, some in street clothing. Everyone that is a patient should bring choices of street clothes. Jeans, slacks, skirts. Pullovers, sweaters, hoodies, light jackets and the appropriate shoes. The colors should be very faded and muted, no bright colors. Everyone should also bring a pajama set and robe and slippers, if you have them. Also in faded or muted colors. Pull up pants, casual sweatsuits and other comfort clothes would also be acceptable, again in faded/muted colors.

PATIENT FAMILY MEMBERS

Please bring options. Basic casual clothing for fall. Jeans, cargo pants, khakis, cords and skirts. Sweaters, pullovers, cardigans, lightweight jackets. Button front shirts and blouses, pullover shirts and blouses, long and short sleeve tees with no logos.

BG SPECS FOR MONDAY, 2/8

BIKERS

Please bring all of your riding/bike gears so that we will have plenty of choices and the opportunity to dress everyone a bit differently. The only thing that we have to be concerned with are the obvious logos. I know that the Harley Davidson logo is prevelant, but we have not gained clearance. So for shirts and blouses(if applicable) grey tees, black tees and others that may have a smaller logo that could be hidden with a vest or jacket would be great.

WAITRESSES

Please bring denim skirts or minis, tight blue jeans and boots. Also little black tees or little grey tees without logos. Also, some button front shirts in chambray, denim or plaids that we could possibly tie in the front would be great. It is a biker bar, so keep that in mind. Cowboy boots would be great if you have them or other styles of knee hi boots. But please also bring sneakers. Also, cowboy belts with buckles would be great if you have them.

TRUCKERS

Please bring options. Jeans, cargo pants, slacks. Pullover sweatshirts, hoodie sweatshirts, long and short sleeve tees without logos. Cowboy boots, sneakers, work boots. Also trucker style caps would be great. The colors should be faded and muted. Nothing too bright or new looking.

PAPARAZZI

Please bring options. Cargo pants, jeans, khakis. Pullovers, hoodies, sweaters, long and short sleeve tees, vests, light jackets. The look is a layered look. Good colors are greys, browns, olive green, tan, burgandy, navy and black.

BARTENDER

Please bring options. A selection of jeans. T shirts without logos in black, grey, navy, dark green, etc. Also some buttonfront western style shirts would be great. Cowboy boots and cowboy hat if you have them. Cowboy belt with buckle if you have them.

TAXI DRIVER

Please bring the tee shirt and shoes that you wore the last time that you worked.

TOUR BUS DRIVER/CREW VAN DRIVER
IF YOU HAVE WORKED AS THIS PREVIOUSLY, BRING EVERYTHING THAT YOU HAVE WORN ON CAMERA WITH YOU PLUS OTHER OPTIONS FROM THE FOLLOWING.
Please bring options. Jeans, cargos or slacks. Button front western style shirts. Pullovers, hoodies, long and short sleeve plain tees. Good colors are muted and faded grey, navy, olive green, tan brown, burgandy, rust, etc.

BG SPECS FOR SUNDAY, FEB 7

EVERYONE SHOULD MAKE SURE THAT THEY BRING OR WEAR THERMAL/SILK UNDERWEAR FOR WARMTH AS IT WILL BE COLD OUTSIDE. LADIES, BRING OR WEAR TIGHTS OR HOSE SO THEY CAN GO UNDER JEANS/SKIRTS FOR WARMTH. ALSO, WHEN CHOOSING OPTIONS FOR YOUR INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERS, BRING THINGS THAT CAN WORK AS A LAYERED LOOK.

WHILE CHOOSING OPTIONS FOR YOUR INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERS, PLEASE CHOOSE OUTERWEAR/COATS THAT ARE APPROPRIATE SO THEY CAN BE WORN ON CAMERA. DONT FORGET SOCKS AND YOU MIGHT WANT TO BRING AN EXTRA PAIR.

DALLAS EVENT SECURITY
Please bring black pants, black belt and black shoes. If you have a solid black short sleeve polo shirt with no design or logo please bring that. If you have a solid long sleeve black tee, please bring. Dont forget long johns/thermals because you will not have jackets.

PAPARAZZI

Please bring options. Jeans, cargo pants, khakis, dark denim jeans, cords. Long and short sleeve tees for layering, hoodies, pullovers, vests and jackets. Keep in mind the look when you pick which coat to wear for the day. The look is layered, and that will also help to keep you warm.
Good colors are black,navy, grey, tan, olive green, browns, burgandy. The colors should not be too bright. Don't forget extra socks and long underwear/thermals for warmth.

DALLAS VENUE FANS

Please bring options. This is a country music concert look. Western shirts, jeans, cords, denim skirts, denim jackets, cord jackets, suede vests and jackets. Also, cowboy hats, cowboy boots and cowboy belts with buckles. Don't forget your long underwear/thermals/tights & hose. Also bring extra socks for warmth. Most jean and leather jackets are not very warm, and most down coats don't look very western. So, make sure you bring things to layer under the lighter jackets that are more appropriate for this look.

DALLAS POLICE
You will be fit with rental uniforms from the costume dept. Make sure your voucher is complete and ready to hand to a costumer when you get your uniform. You will need to bring a white tee, black socks and black shoes. The shoes can be a lace up hard leather shoe or an all black tennis shoe. Don't forget your long johns/thermals and extra socks for warmth.

MAKE UP/HAIR/WARDROBE STYLISTS

Please bring options. Trendy, hip clothes that look comfortable enough for traveling. Skirts, slacks, jeans, sweaters, light jackets and dresses. Please bring tights in case we need them. Colors should not be too bright. Please remember to bring things that you can layer to keep warm.

CREW VAN DRIVER/TOUR BUS DRIVER
Please bring options. Jeans, slacks, long sleeve buttonfront shirts, long and short sleeve tees, pullovers, hoodies, jackets. If everything had a western flair, it would be great. Also, a ball cap or trucker's cap might be cool.

BG SPECS FOR SAT, FEB 6

PAPPARAZZI

Please bring options. Pants, cargos, dark denims. Long and short sleeve tees. Hoodies, pullovers and light jackets and vests. Should be a layered look. Colors include greys, blacks, navys, olive green, tan, browns. Appropriate shoes.

KELLY'S FANS

Please bring options. Western/casual wear to include: jeans, cords, western shirts, denim jackets, cord jackets, skirts, suede vests and jackets, leather vests and jackets. Also, cowboy boots, hats and belts. Colors should not be too bright

TOUR SECURITY

Please bring black pants, shoes and belt. Also if you have a solid black short sleeve polo shirt with no logo, please bring that as well. If you want to wear a tee under your polo, please bring a solid black short sleeve tee.

MU/HAIR

Please bring options. Trendy, hip clothing that looks comfortable enough to travel in. Cute sweaters, jackets, jeans, pants, skirts. Nothing too bright, but please don't bring all black. If you have worked in this role previously, please bring all the options that you have brought and worn in the past, in addition to new options.

BG SPECS FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING POST FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE THINGS TO BRING FOR YOUR COSTUME. KNOW THAT WE PLAN ON SHOOTING RAIN OR SHINE. WHILE CHOOSING YOUR COSTUME OPTIONS PLEASE INCLUDE RAIN GEAR/OUTERWEAR THAT WOULD BE CONSISTENT FOR THE CHARACTER THAT YOU ARE PLAYING. IF YOU HAVE THE APPROPRIATE OUTERWEAR AND IT IS RAINING, YOU'LL HAVE A BETTER CHANCE OF STAYING DRY WHILE SHOOTING.

REPORTERS WOMEN
Please bring options. Pant and skirt suits in muted colors and subtle texture or pattern. Pullover and button front blouses that work with your suit options. Appropriate shoes. Trench coats and other dressy outer wear, in case of rain. Also, if you have rain boots you should bring them with so that you can wear while not on camera.

REPORTERS MEN
Please bring options. Med to dark conservative suits and/or sportcoats and slacks. Button front shirts and ties. Please keep the colors of the ties and shirts to a conservative, muted palette without too much busy-ness or pattern. Also, trench coats or other dress outer wear, and rainboots or totes if you have them to protect your shoes and wear while not on camera.

AUSTIN EVENT SECURITY
All security guards should bring black pants, black shoes and black belt. If you have a solid black polo shirt with no design or logo, please bring that as well. If you like to wear a tee under a polo then bring a black short sleeve tee as well.

ROADIES/STAGEHANDS
Please bring options. Dark pants, dark cargos or dark denim jeans. Short and Long sleeve tees, pullovers, hoodies and light jackets. This look works well when layered, so bring things that could be worn together and mixed and matched. The colors should be dark...black, navy, greys. Also bring outer wear that would fit this look. Rain coats, trench coats, etc. Appropriate shoes.

BEAU'S FANS
Please bring several options. We should go for a western look here. Western shirts, jeans, cords, denim skirts, cord jackets, denim jackets, leather jackets, suede vests and jackets. Cowboy hats, belts and boots would be great. If you worked at "The Stage" the look is the same. Please bring outerwear that will work with this look and will keep you warm and dry should we happen to be shooting in the rain.

LISTED BELOW YOU WILL FIND INFORMATION THAT COVER THE UPCOMING WEEK
SATURDAY, JAN 30 - WEDNESDAY, FEB 3

THE POST BELOW THIS ONE HAS SUNDAY 1/31 - WED 2/3

FOR SATURDAY, 1/30 PLEASE SCROLL DOWN. YOU WILL FIND INSTRUCTIONS THERE ABOUT FINDING THE INFO YOU NEED FROM AN EARLIER POST.

BG COSTUME SPECS FOR THE FOLLOWING DATES:
SUNDAY, JAN 31
MONDAY, FEB 1
TUESDAY, FEB 2
WEDNESDAY, FEB 3

PLEASE FIND AND READ THE INFORMATION APPROPRIATE FOR THE DATE(S) THAT YOU ARE WORKING AND THE ROLE(S) THAT YOU HAVE BEEN ASKED TO PLAY.

SUNDAY, JAN 31 RECORDING STUDIO

STUDIO PRODUCERS
Please bring at least three options. These folk should look "Music Business Hip." Trendy, hip jeans, black/dark pants, Long sleeve button front shirts, graphic tees, sportcoat/jackets that could be worn with jeans and tees. Also, any "old school" music industry touches would be great to bring along, in addition to the current look options. Example, western style sportcoats, hats, boots, bolo ties. This look would work for those of a certain age.

RECORD EXECS
Please bring options. These folks should have a lot of the same things that the STUDIO PRODUCERS (listed above) have, but should also include some dressy things like suits and slacks and sport coats. See above for any "old school" items that you could include along with the other options that you bring.

MIXING TECH
Please bring options. Jeans, tees, button front shirts, pullovers, hoodies, interesting hats perhaps, sneaks. Basic Music City Hipster.


MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 RECORDING STUDIO

RECORDING STUDIO BG
Please see the listings above. Please bring options that would include things from all of the above categories.


TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, & WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
DALLAS VENUE

EVENT SECURITY
Please bring a pair of black pants, black belt and black shoes and socks. If you have a plain, short sleeve, solid black polo shirt with no logo, please bring that as well.

ROADIES/STAGEHANDS
Please bring options. Dark jeans, dark cargos or black pants. Long sleeve tees, pullovers, hoodies, short sleeve tees, button front shirts. These character types are usually in all black. Please bring options in all black as well as things in navy and grey. This will help give a bit of interest.

TV CAMERA CREWS
Please bring options. Dark jeans, cargo pants, Dickies and the like. Also bring long sleeve tees, pulllovers, hoodies, short sleeve tees to layer, button front shirts. Interesting caps/hats without obvious logos. The colors should be muted, med to dark colors. Greys, navy, olive, tan, browns, burgandy, black. Appropriate shoes.

DALLAS FANS
The look for the concert is country/western concert clothing. Jeans, cords, denim skirts for the bottom. Western shirts, vests, denim jackets, cord jackets, suede and leather jackets. Please bring cowboy hats and boots if you have them. The important detail here is for the colors to be subtle. Med to dark colors are crucial. Navy, denim blue, greys, burgandy, olive green, tan, browns and blacks. Pattern and texture is good as long as the colors are not bright.

BG SPECS FOR SATURDAY, JAN 30

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN AND SEE SPECS FOR TUESDAY, JAN 19
THIS EARLIER POST CONTAINS THE INFO THAT IS NEEDED FOR
THE FOLLOWING:
ROADIES/STAGEHAND
BACKSTAGE FRIENDS/HANGERS-ON
PAs
EVENT SECURITY
MAKE-UP/HAIR/WARDROBE STYLISTS

SCREAMING FANS SAT JAN, 30
Please bring at least 3 options. These folks should come with western style, concert going clothes. Jeans, cowboy hats and boots, western shirts, denim jackets, cord jackets, vests, etc. These clothes should be medium/faded colors to dark colors. Nothing too bright.
IMPORTANT
The scene with the fans will be outside. Everyone will need to bring what they need to stay warm. Please bring coats and jackets that will work on camera (see above). If you have a jacket or coat that works in theme and color you will most likely be able to wear it for camera. If you do not bring something that works on camera you most likely be standing in the cold in just your shirt or blouse. Everyone should also bring long underwear/thermals and other things that you could layer underneath your clothes to stay warm. Don't forget warm thermal/wool socks and gloves and anything that you need to stay warm.

BG SPECS FOR "THE STAGE" BAR MONDAY & TUESDAY, JAN 25 & 26

General Note: We will be shooting the same screen day over the course of Monday and Tuesday. Whatever is chosen for you to wear on Monday, you will have to bring back and wear again on Tuesday.

DOORMEN /BARTENDERS /BUSBOYS
Please bring the following options: Jeans, dark and light fades. Denim shirts as well as black tee shirts and black plain button front shirts, no logos or graphics. You may bring/wear western belts with buckles and cowboy boots if you have them. If you have a cowboy hat, please bring that as well.

WAITRESSES
We will be providing "uniforms" for these girls which consists of a white top, black tulle tiered skirt which is short-ish, and black cowboy boots. All waitresses should bring the following items for use with this uniform: Nude and white bra, dark underwear(preferably brief or boyshort), and your choice of either nude hose or boot socks to wear with the cowboy boots. Also, please bring any brown leather western belts that you might have.

THE STAGE LOUNGE CROWD
Please bring as many options for this look as you can so that we can make a diverse looking crowd.

MEN
Western bar clothing to include jeans, cords, western shirts, suede vests, leather jackets, suede jackets, cowboy boots, cowboy hats and western belts with buckles. Don't forget your cool turquoise jewelry and bolo ties. Color is great, just not too bright. Please avoid bright white and bright red.

WOMEN
Western bar clothing to include jeans, denim skirts, cords and cord skirts, western shirts/blouses, suede vests and jackets, leather vests and jackets, cowboy boots or other boots and shoes, cowboy hats, and western belts with buckles. Western/southwestern jewelry and accessories. Color is great, just not too bright. Please avoid bright white and bright red.

BG SPECS FOR SUNDAY, JAN 24

SOUND TECHNICIANS & ROADIES/STAGEHANDS

Please bring options. The backstage crew members should all be dressed darkly. However, we don't want everyone to look exactly alike, so....we would like you to bring choices of dark jeans, cargos or other pants in blacks, navy or grey. Choices of tops should include long and short sleeve tees, pullovers, hoodies and vests or jackets. These too should be in blacks, navy, grey. Small patterns like checks or subtle stripes are ok, but the overall feeling should be "solid."
The layered look is good for all these guys, so bring choices that we can use together. Appropriate shoe choices for the clothing that you bring. Also please make sure that you have the things that you need to stay warm. Thermals, jackets, socks, etc.

BG SPECS FOR FRIDAY JAN 22

PAPPARRAZI/NEWS CAMERA MEN
Please bring options for looks. Should look casual. Cargo pants, cargo vests and jackets, pullovers, sweaters, long sleeve tees, hoodies. Should be ready to hop on a plane at any moment. Should have some color but nothing too bright. Navy, burgandy, olive green, pale blues, tans, greys. Try not to have too much black as the funeral goers will have black covered.
Appropriate shoes. Bring outer wear that can work in the scene so that you can wear a jacket if it is cold.

NEWS REPORTERS

Suits or jackets and slacks or skirts for both men and women. Men should bring belts and shoes and ties that are not too bright in color or too bold in pattern. Think conservatively.

KELLY'S FANS/FRIENDS AND FAMILY

Since many of this group will have more than one change, everyone should bring options for dressy, funeral appropriate clothes. Suits, jackets, dresses, skirts. Everyone should also bring options for an outfit that is a bit more casual, but still appropriate for the somber occasion. Blacks, greys, navys, all darker colors. Men's ties should be very somber. Not too much color or pattern.

BG SPECS FOR TUESDAY, JAN 19, 2010

MAKE-UP ASSISTANTS / WARDROBE ASSISTANTS

Everyone should have multiple choices. Please bring hip, trendy clothing in a darker, neutral pallette. Blacks, greys, navy, etc. Some pattern is fine, but smaller and subtle is better. Appropriate shoes for all choices.

BACKSTAGE FRIENDS/HANGERS ON

Please bring mutiple options. Hip, trendy clothing. Music Industry chic. Jeans, Plaid shirts, Leather jackets, hip shirts and blouses. Skirts and slacks/jeans options for the women. Boots, cowboy hats. Overall darker or neutrals are probably best. Black, navy, greys...some color would be fine, but nothing too bright. Pattern is good.

PAs

Please bring multiple options. Clothes that you could work in. Cargo pants, jeans, Long sleeve tees, tees, hoodies, pullovers, vest and jackets. Color is fine if not too bright. Darks and neutrals are good too. Navy, grey, tan, olive green, burgandy, plaids. This look is best if it's a layered look.

EVENT SECURITY

All Event Security should bring black pants, black shoes and belt. Also bring any/or all of the following that you have. Solid black button front shirt, solid black long sleeve tee, solid black short sleeve tee, solid black polo shirt.

ROADIES/STAGEHANDS

Please bring options to include black or navy pants or cargo pants. Black jeans or very dark jeans would also be acceptable. Also an assortment of dark shirts and jackets that you could work/lift in. Tees, long sleeve tees, polos. No bold graphics or logos. Black, navy, dark grey. Dark or black caps without logos would be good.

COSTUME SPECS FOR FRIDAY, JAN 15, 2010

AUSTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CHILDREN
We would like the children to come in school clothes for these scenes. We are shooting the film as seasonal, so fall/winter clothes are preferred. We understand that children's clothing is typically colorful, but would ask that you bring things that are not too brightly colored. Softer yellows, pale pinks, dark green, navy, burgandy, olive greens. Stripes, plaids and other patterns are good.

We request that the children dress in clothing that is traditionally considered "children's" clothing, rather than miniature versions of adult clothes.

For example, the young ladies in skirts and blouses, dresses or jumpers, cords or khakis for slacks. Cardigan or pullover sweaters, light jackets and long sleeve tees for layers. We would prefer this look rather than faded jeans and tiny tees with a lot of rhinestones and glitter.

The young men should bring polo shirts, rugby shirts, long sleeve tees and button front shirts. Pullover sweaters, sweater vests and jean jackets, and hoodies. Cords, cargo pants, khakis and jeans.

We would like everyone to bring several options so that we have some choices. Please, no logos or recognizable graphics or art (Ex Spiderman, Hannah Montana) as they become clearance issues. Remember the appropriate shoes.

SCHOOL OFFICIALS
The men should have either a suit or a sport coat and slacks and ties. Bring shirts that could be worn with or without a tie, polo shirts and button front shirts. Also, pullover sweaters, cardigans and sweater vests would be great. Neutral or darker colors would be best. Tan, brown, navy, olive, grey, pale blue, cream, pale yellow, etc

The women should bring slacks and skirts with blouses and sweaters or jackets. Also dresses would be a great option. Not too dressy but more what would be considered "nice casual." The colors should be muted or neutral, not too bright and the patterns not too busy.

BG Specs for Tuesday, Jan 12

New BG being added for the day include:
NEWCASTERS/REPORTERS
CAMERA MEN
PAPPARRAZI
SECURTIY GUARDS
KELLY'S DRIVER/BODYGUARD

All others should be returning and should scroll down the page if you need info on other categories.

Please note that you will be shooting outside, so everyone should bring or wear thermal unders or plenty of layers to stay warm. A coat may not be part of your costume.

NEWSCASTERS/REPORTERS
Please bring choices that include suits/ sportcoats and slacks, with buttonfront shirts and basic ties. The ties can have color, just not too busy or loud. The suits/sportcoats should be conservative and darker or neutral in color. Navy, Grey, Brown, Tan. Can have pinstripes, etc. You should look nice, like on-air talent.

CAMERAMEN/PAPPARRAZI
Lots of layers! Darker slacks, dark jeans, cords, cargo pants. Pullover sweaters, fleece pullovers with L/S tees underneath. Cargo/photographers vest. Safari jackets/cargo jackets (have lots of outer pockets), casual sportcoats that could be worn with jeans. Casual buttonfront shirts in colors and textures (plaids, stripes or solids). Dark shoes, work boots, hiking boots. You should look like you're always ready to hop on a plane for an assignment. Mostly darker and nuetral colors would be best. Black, navy, grey, olive, tan, brown. Can have some muted colors, just nothing too bright.

SECURITY GUARDS
I need these guys to bring flat front tan khaki pants, a black belt and black shoes.

KELLY'S DRIVER/BODYGUARD
Please bring your black suit, white or cream colored shirt, black shoes and belt. If you have a black or grey overcoat, please bring as well.

BG Specs for Monday, January 11, 201o

All background should bring and wear everything that they brought and wore on Sunday, January 10. We are shooting the same screen day and everyone should have the same clothing.
Thanks everyone for a good first day!!

This is the site where you can find out what you need to bring as a Background Player in LOVE DON'T LET ME DOWN.

The following post contains the color palette for the show and also includes the specs for those BG that are playing in the REHAB CENTER.

LOVE DON'T LET ME DOWN PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION

GENERAL COLOR PALETTE

Everyone should bring at least three options for each change that you are asked to bring.

The palette for the BG is a neutral palette with accents of faded blue, faded red and cream or white. No very bright red or other really bright colors. The colors do not have to be faded colors, we would just prefer colors that are not very bright or very saturated.

Khaki, olive green, rust, burnt red, chambray and denim blue, navy, light grey and charcoal, cream, soft yellow, pale pinks.

Texture is good! Small plaids, stripes and other basic graphics.

Stay away from recognizable logos and graphic tees that have recognizable images on them. These become a clearance issue.

Everyone should bring or wear long/thermal underwear. It will be cold and the costume dept cannot provide these items for everyone. Also, make sure to bring a coat for warmth. If you bring one that works in the color palette, you are more likely to be able to wear it on camera. Acceptable "camera coats" include denim jackets, lined and unlined, Carhartt type coats, down jackets in the color palette, longer trench type coats.


REHAB PATIENTS
Upscale lounge wear, comfy pull up pants, fleece and flannel robes, sweaters, 2 pc velour suits for women and yoga pants. These are examples of this look. It should be comfortable but not sloppy. Slippers, sneakers, Keds and Vans.

REHAB DOCTORS
Button front dress shirts and slacks for the men. The men should also bring basic neckties. Button front and pullover blouses, slacks and skirts for the women. The colors should be soft and professional. Appropriate shoes for all options brought.

GROUNDSKEEPERS
Should bring dark tennis shoes, dark work shoes or work boots. Also a brown or black casual belt. The rest of the uniform will be provided.

NURSES/ORDERLIES
These folks will be provided with scrubs. They should bring light colored sneakers or medical clog-type shoes. Also, bring options for layering. Long sleeve tees to wear under the scrub tops for the men, and for the ladies, long sleeve tees as well as cardigans to wear over. The colors of these items should be neutral (see guidelines above), the scrub color is light blue.

Anyone who is asked to be an ORDERLY should bring the things listed just above, but should also read and bring the things from the following category REHAB COUNSELORS. It is still undecided as to whether the ORDERLIES will be in uniform or street clothes. ORDERLIES should bring both.

REHAB COUNSELORS
The counselors should be dressed nicely, but somewhat casually. Example for men: sports coat or sweater with button front shirt and khakis, or button front shirt with tie and khakis or casual pants. Example for Women: Slacks or skirt with a button front shirt or a tee with a cardigan or sweater set. Some casual dress options for the ladies would be nice. Appropriate shoes for all the options brought.

VISITORS
Basic nice Saturday clothes. This could mean jeans and shirt with a light jacket, pullover sweaters with a corduroy coat, etc. Casual but nice. Going to a movie or going to the mall. Please bring more than just jeans as an options for the bottoms. Appropriate shoes.