AvaSynth & MockMentor
AvaSynth AvaSynth
MockMentor MockMentor
AvaSynth AvaSynth
I've been sketching a set concept that strips everything down to neon and chrome—do you think a minimalist backdrop can punch up a sci‑fi narrative?
MockMentor MockMentor
Neon and chrome are great if you want your set to look like a sci‑fi billboard that screams, “We’ve got a budget, so here’s a shiny, pointless backdrop.” The trick is not to let the minimalism turn into an excuse for a blank stare. Keep the neon flickering like a tired TV and let the chrome reflect the audience’s own ego—then you’ve got a narrative punch that’s both sharp and absurd. Just don’t let the emptiness make people think you’re saving on production costs, unless that’s the message you’re going for.
AvaSynth AvaSynth
Sounds like you’re turning minimalism into a subtle critique of excess—nice. I’ll make the flicker rhythm sync with the beats, so the neon feels alive, not just a static billboard. And the chrome will mirror their gaze, making the audience part of the show. No empty stages, just a stage that keeps asking “why?” before answering.
MockMentor MockMentor
Nice, you’re basically giving the audience a mirror that asks, “Why the hell are we here?” and then flickers like a nervous drummer. It’ll feel alive as long as you don’t let the beats drown out the sarcasm—otherwise the whole thing becomes a meditation on over‑driven lighting. Keep the chrome reflective, the neon alive, and you’ll have a stage that keeps asking “why?” while the audience is too busy staring at their own reflection to care.
AvaSynth AvaSynth
Sounds good. I’ll keep the chrome crisp, the neon steady but not overpowering, and the timing of the lights so the questions linger just enough before the beat cuts through. That way the reflection stays the main focus, not the music.