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Kristin Lennox · Flight Attendant Joined: 30 Apr 2011 Posts: 858

So I want to add a corner shelf piece in my booth -- something like this:

http://www.target.com/s/corner+shelves

Currently I just pin the copy to the wall, but that's because 90% of what I do is commercial/short-form, so one piece of paper pinned to the wall will suffice. However I just booked a HEE-UGE job, for which I'll need to prop up an actual script, and turn pages, and stuff.

So the shelf is a start... but what else do I need to get to actually prop up the pages (I'm blanking on how to even search for such a thing...)? Something like a music stand top... And somewhere I got the notion that a metal stand of some sort would be cool, because I could keep the pages in place with a magnet... but I can't figure out how to put the top of a metal music stand on a corner shelf.

I'm either over- or under-thinking this, I'm not sure which.

Ideas...?
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ccpetersen · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 2:49 pm Post subject:

They used to sell these things that typists used to prop up stuff when they were typing stuff into computers -- they look like copier paper holders with legs. Might check the office supply store for such a thing?

I use a music stand with a felt surface (or a towel).

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todd ellis · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 3:46 pm Post subject:

i use one of these in my portable rig - works purty gud.

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Deirdre · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 4:05 pm Post subject:

I use this nifty metal copy stand with magnets.
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Lee Gordon · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 5:56 pm Post subject:

My idea is, instead of keeping the pages together and turning them like a book, take the script apart and treat it like a pile of individual pages -- read one, turn it over (or throw it on the floor), read the next one, etc.
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ConnieTerwilliger · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 6:36 pm Post subject:

A nice quality music stand works well - you can adjust the angle - I cover mine with a towel so there isn't noise reflection from the metal - and I am not sure why a magnet is necessary - do you have a lot of wind in your studio? Wink

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Deirdre · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 6:43 pm Post subject:

It's on the desk next to the mixer and monitor. Not a ton of room, so it's fairly upright. The magnet keeps the copy from peeling away like a calendar in a movie.
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Kristin Lennox · Flight Attendant Joined: 30 Apr 2011 Posts: 858

I knew you guys would come through! 'Typing stand' -- that's the descriptor I was looking for, or at least, it will get me pointed in the right direction... Smile

And Connie -- Laugh

I was thinking the magnet would help the pages stand upright, instead of scootching to the bottom of the stand...
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melissa eX · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 8:11 pm Post subject:

I know it's not what you're looking for but I finally caved and bought an iPad. Just narrated a 50 page script by propping it up on a music stand silently scrolling through the pages. No shuffling. No page turns. One of the best things ever.

ConnieTerwilliger · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 8:14 pm Post subject:

I still like to mark my copy with a pencil...
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melissa eX · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 8:17 pm Post subject:

I didn't have to mark this script but I know there are a Hobo Tounge

s that let you do so. I have to look into them.

Michael Schoen · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 8:19 pm Post subject:

I am using an iPad for a long project - works fine except for the times it seems to do things on its own.
Music stand for paper and shorter projects and auditions.
I have an old shirt over it to avoid reflected noise.
attn: Melissa it's white with red lettering that reads "Viva San Fermin"
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melissa eX · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 8:41 pm Post subject:

And it's a good thing you're "vivo" after San Fermin.

Do any running in recent years?

Scott Pollak · Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 5:15 am Post subject:

DougVox · Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:13 am Post subject:

Here's my favorite copy stand/business card:

(Granted, I'm a wee bit biased.)

Though to be honest, the iPad gets more use these days.

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