I'm currently directing The Boys Next Door and our efforts to effectively portray Mr. Klemper as a man who had lost his arm are not going well. Any suggestions on an effective way to portray this would really be appreciated.
2006-06-21 02:14:34 · 4 answers · asked by Michelle L 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
My suggestion is both costume and acting.
The reason so many of the effects look bad is that you actually have an arm there. Covering it with a jacket is a good idea, but if the actor leans away from the fake arm, the audience can see that bulge which is the actor's real arm beneath the jacket. The way to alleviate this then is by a good actor who will portray his character leaning forward a bit and toward the fake arm, thus allowing the jacket to billow over his real arm.
In addition, the real arm should go beneath the actor's shirt and in front of his stomach. Duct tape can be used to secure the arm to the body so that there is no movement during performance. The arm can be padded above and below to create a bit of a stomach effect, but the actor's leaning forward a bit will dimish the bulge of the arm/stomach as well. .
at least...that's how we did it.....
2006-06-21 06:45:14 · answer #1 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The upper garment has to be loose. The arm should be wrapped around the back inside the upper garment, holding on to the belt. It helps to have a false stump in the sleave of the upper garment.
2006-06-21 03:52:36 · answer #2 · answered by DramaGuy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a one armed actor?
2006-06-21 02:19:18 · answer #3 · answered by Cognito 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, most realistic looking would require a tourniquet and a hacksaw...
2006-06-21 02:17:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋