Drama 16 Stage Lighting

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3. Shadow

4. The sun is shining down on a couple that casts long shadows on to the sandy shore. The contrast of the dark silhouettes pops against the pale blue ocean. The light sand brings out the shadows giving them a deep focus. The two young people are shrouded in darkness. Despite the lack of detail, the characteristics of color and their surroundings make it apparent of their love for each other.

1) Wednesday March 12, 2014 in New Academic building Black Box.

2) OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: I was backstage in the black box waiting for my cue line during Don Juan rehearsal. In this scene, I have to come in very upset/distraught, so I was trying to prepare for that.

3) SUBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: While anticipating my entrance, I stared up at the only light that was back stage. The second I stared at the center of that little light, I began to cry. However, these were tears of mixed emotion; not only were they tears from the pain/readjustment of the sudden light, but also tears of sentimentality, recollection, anger, and joy. I was washed over in emotions by this singular light. I was lifted out of myself and laid into a sea of passing feelings, each lasting incredibly briefly. It was as if a tsunami of emotion made it’s way over me without drowning me. I was relieved to not have drowned in this wave that could have turned into terror. Instead, I used it for my scene work.

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3. Shadow

4. To me, shadow makes a picture. Shadow, not light is what reveals the form of something. And in this, shadow isn’t just revealing the form of something, it’s revealing something else unknown. Without shadow this picture would a flat unrealistic looking photo of a girl eating popcorn on a couch. With the shadow of the hand clawing at her and the deep high contrast shadows on her arms and face it gives the picture a much more sinister and foreboding feeling.

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2. Theme: Shadow

3. The use of shadows in lighting can give a profound effect on the mood of the scene, or picture.  Without the shadow, this picture would seem very docile and fairly boring. All it would be is a picture of a girl reading.  However, with the shadows added, it gives a sense of danger and mystery. Is she reading about something dangerous? Is she in danger herself? Is she a bad person? All these questions arise from the fact that there are shadows going across her, especially her face.

1. Location: 3/11/14, Outside Speigal Theater, 9:15pm

2. Objective Description: The moon is out and there some clouds.  There is light coming from a lamp lighting up the walkway.

3.  Subjective Description: The moonlight creates a dim atmosphere and creates wonderful shadows from the tree branches. At the end of the walkway is a lamp that is giving a nice glow to the area. It’s fairly dark but the trees are visible and their features are dark and richly lit by the moon.

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Theme: Shadow

Shadow is the main form of lighting in film noir movies. The lines of darkness created by the blinds in this movie still create dramatic shadows across the actress’s face. The shadows behind the chair and around the woman create a sense of intrigue and mystery.

1) Portsmouth House, Colonial Square. 12:30 PM 3/11/14

2)Transitioning from inside my dorm to outside.

3)When I opened the door to the courtyard of Colonial Square, I wasn’t expecting the atmosphere of pure joy that was waiting for me. The sun shone brightly everywhere, illuminating everything in all the best ways. Each blade of grass shone with the promise of spring time, and the yellow light around me filled me with the aura of immense happiness.

Location: Tuesday, 3/11/14, 4:35 pm, Outside Breslin Hall

Objective Description: The sun reflecting off of the windows of Breslin

Subjective Description: As I approached the building, I was immediately blinded. For the first time in a long time, the sun was bright and hot in the sky. It always seems that when the weather is nice, the sun appears more beautiful. The magnificent beams of light bounced off of the windows of Breslin, and streamed across my face. I felt their warmth. This light represented all that is to come in the coming season, and for the first time this year, I felt like the endless winter was coming to an end.

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Theme: Shadow

This photo embodies everything that is shadow. The sun shining from behind the tree creates an ethereal feel as it shines through the tree. The fog that overwhelms the photo catches each individual ray and carries the light beams throughout the scene. The sun streaming in through the tree’s branches cast an eerie shadow all over the scene. The tree, blackened with light, appears almost sinister, with the light bleeding through it.

Taken by me at Stagedoor Manor “Forum” theater.

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4) This is one of my favorite photos I have ever taken. The light from the sun shines so brightly you cant help but feel inspired from it. Similarly, the silhouette of the person is defined in such a way that you can not tell whether it is a man or woman but the posture of the figure gives a confident and positive feeling to it. This picture gives me a feeling of confidence and drive to complete the tasks in my life.