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Lights, camera, action! Supplying parts for stage and screen

Film, TV and theatre production sets rely on rigging, safely securing heavy-duty items at height with durable components. Also, with a need to move quickly from location to location, this equipment needs fast and safe transportation.

04/09/2023 11:26:54

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To achieve these aims, durable, easy-to-use standard parts and components are required – and these items are also integral to the set build itself. Whatever type of
component is needed in the fast-moving world of stage and screen, quick delivery of an accurate specification is a frequent requirement.

Here, John Marshall of WDS Components
explains how to fulfil the requirements of standard parts and components for these industries.

Whether for film, TV, or stage, standard parts and components are vital to ensure
the smooth and safe running of equipment on production sets. In the theatre world and live events, stage equipment might need to be moved quickly on set,
particularly for theatre productions where this might take place in an interval, or even during the performance itself while actors are still on stage.

Read the full article in DPA's September issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.