Oscars 2013: Preparations and rehearsals

Riggers David Eno, left, and Chris Roseli, right, work to dress the giant gold curtain for Sunday’s Oscar telecast.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Daniel Velasquez, works on the last sections of red carpet at the entrance to the Hollywood & Highland Center.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

People watch as riggers Chris Roseli, left, and David Eno, right, work to dress the giant gold curtain on Saturday February 22, 2013, at the entrance to the Hollywood & Highland Center.   (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Daniel Velasquez carries one of the last sections of red carpet for the Oscars.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Photographers from international media outlets take pictures outside the Hollywood & Highland Center.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Senic artists Sam Costa, left and Virginia Belloni, right, touch up decorations Saturday along the red carpet at the entrance to the Hollywood & Highland Center.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)