backdrop
Painted stage curtain
A backdrop is a painted cloth or screen hung at the back of a stage, creating the visual setting for a performance.
The term extends to any background: The mountains provided a stunning backdrop for the ceremony.
Figuratively, backdrop describes the circumstances or context surrounding events: The negotiations took place against a backdrop of rising tensions.
Fabric hung for privacy
- scrimLoosely woven stage fabric
- cycloramaCurved infinite-background wall
- flatLacking vertical variation
- sceneryVisible natural surroundings
props · set · wings · proscenium · lighting · backstage · stagehand · footlights
Context of events
- circumstancesConditions affecting an event
- environmentExternal conditions affecting life
- situationState of affairs
- frameworkUnderlying support system
milieu · conditions · historical · political · cultural · social · economic · landscape
Tall elevated landmasses
- skylineUrban profile against atmosphere
- cityscapeView of urban architecture
- landscapeVisible features of terrain
- horizonApparent earth-sky meeting
vista · panorama · seascape · valley · forest · sunset · coastline · countryside
Indoor film production space
- greenscreenSolid backdrop for compositing
- studioCreative professional's workspace
- cinematographyMotion picture visual craft
- matte paintingPainted image replacing scenery
chroma key · location · set design · projection · CGI · special effects · production design · movie set
curtain
Fabric hung for privacy
- scrimLoosely woven stage fabric
- cycloramaCurved infinite-background wall
- flatLacking vertical variation
scenery · props · set · wings · proscenium · lighting · backstage · stagehand · footlights · batten
setting
Context of events
- circumstancesConditions affecting an event
- environmentExternal conditions affecting life
- situationState of affairs
framework · milieu · conditions · historical · political · cultural · social · economic · landscape · climate
mountains
Tall elevated landmasses
- skylineUrban profile against atmosphere
- cityscapeView of urban architecture
- landscapeVisible features of terrain
horizon · vista · panorama · seascape · valley · forest · sunset · coastline · countryside · urban
soundstage
Indoor film production space
- greenscreenSolid backdrop for compositing
- studioCreative professional's workspace
- cinematographyMotion picture visual craft
matte painting · chroma key · location · set design · projection · CGI · special effects · production design · movie set · rear projection
studio
Creative professional's workspace
posing · lighting · paper roll · fabric · vinyl · collapsible · headshot · gradient · textured · photo shoot
- Aquarium Decordriftwood, rocks, caves, plants, shells
- TV studiostudio, camera, control room, green screen, teleprompter
- scenesopening scene, closing scene, final scene, death scene, love scene
- spectaclesfirework display, spectacles, northern lights, show, extravaganzas
- stagecraftstage left, stage right, center stage, downstage, upstage
- backdropscyclorama, scrim, blue screen, green screen, painted scene
backdropforeground
Nearest visual plane
forefront · center stage · focal point · front and center · front
backdropfocus
Concentrated attention point
center · focal point · heart · centerpiece · main event