GrahamTimmer Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Hi guys. I'm looking for options in low profile thigh packs. I have a few of the neopax thigh packs but they are a little to thick for the outfits on one particular actress. She doesn't like the Coban I have on hand either. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Lightstone, CAS Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Can the Wardrobe department help you out on this? Like the top 3 - 4" of a pair of nylons, or piece of spandex? Their seamstress can sew something specialized together for you. Is the actress in pants or short skirt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamTimmer Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Short tight skirts. She's a regular on the series and everything is form fitted. The pack would go right in the nylons? Or thigh pack then nylon over top to help smooth it? Interesting idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Ear Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Try using a thin self adhesive sports wrap or ace bandage. Wrap the tx tightly inside, and do clean wraps. Leggings or tights on top might help smooth it over too. Wardrobe dept. Will be your best friend here. If the dress is too tight, the small of the back may be a good option. Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blas Kisic Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Graham, I've had good luck with ACE bandages, rather than Neopax. It's time consuming and, depending on talent, may or may not be actually possible, but I've found it to work perfectly with tight skirts and such. What Tx are you using? BK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim M Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I've had a few women flat out refuse to wear one, either due to past experiences or whatever. No matter what you do doesn't the antenni poke the coochie/fupa w/e? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrider Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 It might not work with every wardrobe choice, but if ladies wear Spanx, transmitters can be held tight against the body inside them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek H Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 You could look into the Neopax thigh-high strap that's designed to hold an SMv sideways so there's no antenna poking.. If the skirt is too tight to even conceal the thickness of a neopax strap I think you'll have to figure out a different spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamTimmer Posted October 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Thanks guys. Using an SMV. Wardrobe thought spanx would be a good option. They are also making up some nylon sleeves with a pocket sewn in. Just 6 to 8 inches of length. I'll post pics later of the options I come up with. The actress wants nothing to do with bandages or wraps. She wants a strap of something similar that she can do quickly herself. Wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Mills Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 tried Neopax pouch pinned to narrow elastic at small of back? or Vetwrap (once around waist to small of back.. Or.. if hairstyle permits... pouch/pack at nape of neck... in pouch.. pinned to back neckine of costume ( least likely to work.. but hey..worth a shot) All of these plans work better with help from wardrobe.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamTimmer Posted October 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 There is literally no room in the waist. I have a small neoprene pouch with little wings sewn to it for pinning in. She turned her nose up at that too. Tried the tx on the bra strap and that left to much of a bump. Tough nut to crack this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atheisticmystic Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 There is literally no room in the waist. I have a small neoprene pouch with little wings sewn to it for pinning in. She turned her nose up at that too. Tried the tx on the bra strap and that left to much of a bump. Tough nut to crack this one! Although it sounds like this particular actor's attitude may be the prime complicating factor, I've had luck, as stated above, with the nape of the neck under hair that is at least shoulder length: a single piece of "Stick-it!" cut in half, both pieces covering the back of my SMV, and stuck either directly to the skin (from center shoulder blade height and higher depending on hair length), or to the inside of the garment (again, more hair covers the SMV silhouette). I also use my block 26 SMV rather than the block 19 due to antenna length...every little bit helps. A Xanax (or Canadian equivalent) couldn't hurt either (you or the actor, Graham, your call...lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamTimmer Posted October 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Lol thanks. Could have used one yesterday for sure. Some days are just better than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blas Kisic Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I've had a few women flat out refuse to wear one, either due to past experiences or whatever. No matter what you do doesn't the antenni poke the coochie/fupa w/e? Hey, Tim: I mount tx upside down, with the antenna shooting downwards. You can have a few straws in different colors, or tape, to conceal it in the clothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPSharman Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Sounds like a losing battle. She might be simply refusing to wear a wire, in which case she gets boomed, and you need to work with the director and DP to ensure you can always make that work. If she MUST be wired, and she WON'T be wired, then that's a conversation to have with the director and producer and ask if ADR will be satisfactory. But I have found that Spanx and the old neoprene sleeve that used to come with the SM, to provide friction so they don't slip out, are as low profile as you can get. No safety pins. Just hand them the pack and let them tuck it up a thigh or down into the small of the back. If you don't have those old neoprene sleeves, then one wrap of Coban will solve the slippage issue. The older style SM with fixed antenna also helps the antenna bump issue. Good luck. She sounds like a pain in the ass. But we all have to deal with that from time to time. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamTimmer Posted October 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Thanks Robert. Yeah she is very particular about what she wants. I am going to give her about 5 options to choose from on Monday and hopefully one of them will make her happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPSharman Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Thanks Robert. Yeah she is very particular about what she wants. I am going to give her about 5 options to choose from on Monday and hopefully one of them will make her happy. The Spanx have really saved the day on many occasions, and these days the costume department usually has them on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 " Yeah she is very particular about what she wants. " and if she has the clout, then it isn't your problem ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnewton Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Hey Graham. This may or might not help, but I once had a similar issue with a skimpy outfit. tried everything to please the actress in question including the suggested solutions. eventually put the TX (Lectro SM)in the FRONT of her bra between the twins with the mic (her suggestion). worked out well, as extra bulk was a plus in this particular situation. On the behind the scenes doc about The Shining, there is a shot of Jack Nicholson removing the transmitter from the front of his jeans. few men would complain of extra bulk in this area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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