Friday, February 5, 2010

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.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

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.

Friday, January 29, 2010

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.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

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.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

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.