How To Make A Giant Book

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Possibly the first "How To" video written in rhyme and set to music! It's unusual, quick and fun!...

IF YOU WANT TO MAKE A GIANT BOOK, CLICK ON "SHOW MORE" to read many details about what it really took to build it.

In January, 2013, I created a giant-book-video-screen for Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. So many people commented on it that I thought I'd make a video to show the process. Special thanks to Ryan Chapel for the drawings of the book and the form. And many special thanks to Jim Anthony for the word "Bigature".

Here's some additional information not covered in the video:

It took approximately fifteen, 4 x 8 foot sheets of 1/2 inch thick, styrofoam insulation, (available at building supply stores) which were used for the base as well as the support slats. Since just a half-inch thick isn't the right scale for the book's cover, I added 2.5 inch strips under the base, around the outside edge of each section, with a couple strips across the middle of each for support, making the base pieces (the book's cover) three inches thick. (See the photo of the back in the video.
Pause the video to study details.)

For the 12 formed pieces, I got 1.5 inch thick, 4 x 8 foot foam sheets to add more strength to the structure. Since the forms are only one foot tall, I cut all twelve pieces out of three sheets. I used a "hot knife" to cut out the shapes.

Rolls of paper 9 feet tall can be found through photography suppliers - paper backdrops. If the paper you get happens to be too thin and the slats show through, you can simply add another "page" to the structure. But when a projector shines on the book, the reflected light is usually bright enough to hide the supports underneath.

When gluing the three sections of a half-book together, I also used several 2.5 inch screws to help hold things together before running hot glue all the around the outside edges between the pieces.

The two halves were never glued together. They just sat next to each other on stage, propped up with four music stands, and with two strips of duct tape holding them together from behind. Each 7.5 by 9.5 foot half-book was ridiculously lightweight - at about 10 pounds - maybe less.

The book was built lying flat on the floor, but when it was stood up, there were a couple large wrinkles in the paper that appeared from slight sagging. However it's not a problem since the light from the projector hits the book straight on, so the wrinkles simply disappear.

The lighting on stage added the dark strips along the sloped edges of the pages.

The graphics created to project onto the book all had a darkened strip down the center, so that the area near the spine looks a bit darker.

If you have any other questions about making a giant book, please feel free to ask.

I also composed the music for this video. A Song Called "Giant Book." Coincidence?
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I have been tasked to build a similar, somewhat smaller version, for a children's play here in rural Japan. Found your video and love your ideas! Thank you for making and sharing this video!

markyounger
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Thanx a ton Randy for sharing this unique project with Perfection
. Do share more videos..

bbisawa
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Wow....informative and enjoyable!!! Great job Randy and perfect for a project I am working on.

MrRobGman
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This is the best, sturdiest giant book Inhave seen yet! Your a genius! Thank you for this fabulous idea.

melissacastle
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I'm doing this!! Absolutely brilliant!!!

missaliciaful
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This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing!

elsabustos
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Absolutely incredible! I had some questions so I sent an email. You did a marvelous job and I’m in awe! ❤️🙌🏼

LilianeWolf
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Thank you for this video, it's just what I needed for the classroom.

t.c.canlas
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Wow.  That was cool.  Thanks for sharing.

tuelshed
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Hey Randy! Great video I made a 7x8 version and was very easy. As long as you use a drywall square, hot knife method and spray adhesive you are solid. I went with that size so I could find a paper that was 48 inches in width which made it way easier to find and cost effective. I spent about $150 on materials in total! Sizing down with this method was the way to go and it came out great! Thanks for the video

alexchavez
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Awesome going to try this. I am pretty good at following direction even putting my own twist to it.

Mrscreative
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THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO. IT WAS THE BASIS FOR "GIANT BOOK FOR THUMBELINA".

michaelarmstrong
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This is definitely a misunderstanding on my part but are the dimensions listed in the video in each step the dimensions for the bigature book? When I watch the video it seems like all the dimensions are for the miniature scale. I read the show more section in the bio but still don’t know what size the pieces should be cut to for the bigature book. Thank you so much for this video! I’m hoping to create something similar for my wedding.

bailee
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Spray adhesive works well for paper/vinyl! Just a heads up for everyone...

joshhonken
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So wonderful!  Didn't the hot glue melt the foam?  what kind of screws can hold styrofoam which just shreds?  I'm so intrigued!

larapreister
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I love how your presented the tutorial! Are the left and right panels glued together in anyway or separate? I’d like to make this as a photo backdrop but I’m afraid that the kids will lean on it and it will slide forward or fall on them. Thank you!

rnguyen
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This is genius!! I did this book for my church but 8x6. I haven't used it yet, but I'm having trouble with my projector as it is warping my photo (photo doesn't project straight onto the book) Did you/your team have to edit the photo to match the curved surface of the book? Help!!

katrinamartinez
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Hi! I came across your video because we are in the midst of making a giant bible for our church parade float for our upcoming Xmas parade. The question is in regard to your video display on your book. What kind of projector, and how did you project your image; laptop or usb? We are brainstorming on how we can project an image on a moving vehicle.Thanks for your tutorial and time.

WKKA
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AWESOME! I'm going to attempt this for my wedding! Any tips on measuring? I would like it about 8ft tall

ChiinaDior_
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wow awesome! this is very very helpful, what material did you use for the small version?

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