Drama 16 Stage Lighting

1) Fall Sunset in Vermont

When I first think of fall, I immediately think of apple picking and all of the colorful leaves falling off the trees. Thus, a fall sunset to me indicates the yellow, orange, and red variations that we can see in fall leaves when they change for the season. There is also an incredibly impeccable brightness that compliments the sky when the sun sets. I used warm colors including red, yellow, and orange that, to me, emulate those qualities.

Top Cyc Lights:

-AP6400 Pilsner Yellow 75%
-R11 Light Straw 25%
-R23 Orange 75%

Bottom Cyc Lights:

-L789 Blood Red 25%
-R19 Fire 50%
-R23 Orange 25%

Model Lighting:

-G388 Gold Rush (full)- 90 degree elevation angle, 17 feet above the deck, centered on model, direct downlight on model, 11 foot throw
-G315 Autumn Glory (full)- 54 degree elevation angle, direct back light, 17 feet above the deck, centered on the model, 8 feet upstage of model, 14 foot throw
-NC (50%)- 48 degree elevation angle, 37 degree side angle, 17 feet above the deck, 6 feet stage right of model, 8 feet downstage of model, 15 foot throw

2) Spring Sunrise in New England

When I first think of a sunrise, I feel a cool breeze and know of a potential warmth and color palette that will grow in the sky. And associating this with New England, is even colder to me, so I chose to use cool blues and golds that represent the rising sun. This was my favorite scene to light because I love seeing the Spring sunrise peer through, from behind the couple. Spring to me is always the most positive season because of the change in brightness and blooming flowers; thus, I thought it would be perfect to depict that idea through lighting behind a dancing couple! Spring is not only a time for flowers to bloom, but also a time for love, and I really aimed to demonstrate that through this scene.

Top Cyc Lights:

-NC 75%
-Red 25%
-Green 50%
-Blue 75%

Bottom Cyc Lights:

-NC 50%
-Blue 25%

Model Lights:

-AP7200 Adobe Orange (25%)- 42 degree elevation angle, 48 degree side angle, 17 feet above the deck, 9 feet stage right of model, 8 feet downstage of model, 16 foot throw
-AP7250 Nude Gold (25%)- 42 degree elevation angle, 48 degree side angle, 17 feet above the deck, 9 feet stage left of model, 8 feet downstage of model, 16 foot throw
-AP6600 Harvest Gold (25%)- 75 degree elevation angle, 17 feet above the deck, 3 feet stage right of model, direct sidelight to model, 11 foot throw
-AP6600 Harvest Gold (Full)- 90 degree elevation angle, 17 feet above the deck, centered on model, direct downlight on model, 11 foot throw
-AP7300 Bashful Amber (75%)- 75 degree elevation angle, 17 feet above the deck, 3 feet stage left of model, direct sidelight to model, 11 foot throw
-AP3000 Simply Mauvelous (50%)- 54 degree elevation angle, direct back light, 17 feet above the deck, centered on model, 8 feet upstage of model, 14 foot throw

3) Noon on a hot summer day in Brazil

Though I have never been to Brazil, knowing about their culture and climate made me gravitate towards light blues and greens to recreate a Brazilian summer day at noon. I also included golden colors and pinks to convey the hotness of the sun beating down directly overhead. I placed lights all around my model to show that the sunshine and warmth encompasses him on this Brazilian beach.

Top Cyc Light:

-NC 20%
-L157 Pink 25%
-Green 50%
-Blue 75%

Bottom Cyc Light:

-NC 75%
-Green 50%
-Blue 25%

Model Light:

-P31062 Booster Blue (50%)- 23 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle, 12 feet above the deck, 12 feet stage right of model, 8 feet downstage of model, 16 foot throw
-RE108 English Rose (75%)- 32 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle, 15 feet above the deck, 12 feet stage right of the model, 8 feet downstage of model, 17 foot throw
-RE119 Dark Blue (25%)- 42 degree elevation angle, 48 degree side angle, 17 feet above the deck, 9 feet stage right of model, 8 feet downstage of model, 16 foot throw
-AP2140 Apollo Orange 1/4 CTO (25%)- 75 degree elevation angle, 17 feet above the deck, 3 feet stage right of model, Direct sidelight to model, 11 foot throw
-AP6150 Yellow Snow (75%)- 54 degree elevation angle, direct back light, 17 feet above the deck, centered on model, 8 feet downstage of model, 14 foot throw
-R317 Apricot (75%)- 52 degree elevation angle, 21 degree back angle, 17 feet above the deck, 3 feet stage left of model, 8 feet upstage of model, 14 foot throw
-RE147 Apricot (10%)- 48 degree elevation angle, 37 degree side angle, 17 feet above the deck, 6 feet stage left of model, 8 feet downstage of model, 15 foot throw
-P31062 Booster Blue (25%)- 32 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle, 15 feet above the deck, 12 feet stage left of model, 8 feet downstage of model, 17 foot throw
-RE236 HMI to Tungten (25%)- 27 degree elevation angle, 12 feet above the deck, 12 feet stage left of model, direct sidelight to model, 13 foot throw

4) Winter afternoon in Alaska

When I think of Alaska at any time of the year I automatically think the coldest cold I’ve ever experienced, but even colder than that. So, depicting the coldest season in an already cold environment made me gravitate towards icy blues and almost white lights. I chose Ray sitting in a closed position to also show that the afternoon sun was only hitting his back, but not providing any sort of warmth. The icy blue lights also emphasize the desolate isolation the winter and endless amount of snow the winter can bring.

Top Cyc Light:

-G363 Sand Full
-AP7670 Salmonilla Full
-G725 Princess Blue 50%
-Blue 25%

Bottom Cyc Light:

-AP5600 Montego Blue Green 25%
-AP2180 Apollo Orange 1/8 CTO 75%
-AP4500 Ozone Blue 25%
-Blue 25%

Model Light:

-NC (Full)- 43 degree elevation angle, 17 feet above the deck, 12 feet stage right of model, direct sidelight to model, 16 foot throw
-AP2200 Apollo Straw Full CTO (Full)- 37 degree elevation angle, 56 degree back angle, 17 feet above the deck, 12 feet stage right of model, 8 feet upstage of model, 18 foot throw
-AP7670 Salmonilla (50%)- 61 degree elevation angle, 17 feet above the deck, 6 feet stage right of model, direct sidelight to model, 13 foot throw
-R61 Mist Blue (25%)- 75 degree elevation angle, 17 feet above the deck, 3 feet stage right of model, direct sidelight to model, 11 foot throw
-AP4800 Ice Blue (75%)- 52 degree elevation angle, 21 degree back angle, 17 feet above the deck, 3 feet stage right of model, 8 feet upstage of model, 14 foot throw
-R70 Nile Blue (25%)- 54 degree elevation angle, direct back light, 17 feet above the deck, centered on model, 8 feet downstage of model, 14 foot throw

1) Fall Sunset in Vermont:

Oranges and purples represent fall for me completely, the array. As for sunsets, they usually have so many colors in them and I tried to replicate that in my picture and still be true to the fall color-scheme. I chose to add a dark blue on top to show the night approaching. As for my models I wanted them to be shadowy. I added pink into the model lighting to give a warm , romantic feel to it.

Cyc Lights:

Top: L071 full, L126 at 50%

Bottom: G345 full, NC at 25%

Model Lighting:

G104:29 degree elevation angle/ 37 degree side angle. Intensity: 50%. SR

G375: 37 degree elevation angle/ 56 degree side angle. Intensity: 25% SR

G375: -19 degree elevation angle/ 56 degree back angle. Intensity: 25% SR

G341: 35 degree elevation angle/ direct back light. Intensity: 50%

G342: 54 degree elevation angle/ direct back light. Intensity: 50%

G104: 29 degree elevation angle/ 37 degree side angle. Intensity: 25%. SL

G375: 37 degree elevation angle/56 degree side angle. Intensity: 50%. SL

G375: -19 degrees elevation angle/56 degree back angle. Intensity: 25%

2) Spring Sunrise in New England

In this picture, I replicated a sunrise that had pink tones to it. I believe that the lightness and the vibrant colors are very reminiscent of the spring time! Yellows and pinks also remind me of flowers, which is why I think this is a perfect choice for a spring sunrise. For the model lighting I still tried to keep it a little shadowy cause the sun is coming from the bottom while still keeping her vibrantly lit.

Cyc Lighting:

Top: AP8445 on full, Ap4700 at 25%

Bottom: AP745 on full, Nc at 25%, AP4700 at 25%

Model Lighting:

G341: 29 degree elevation angle/ 37 degree side angle. Intensity: 50% SR

G342: –19 degree elevation angle/ 56 degree side angle. Intensity: 50%. SR

G325: 54 degree elevation angle/ direct back light. Intensity: 25%

G342: 54 degree elevation angle/ direct back light. Intensity: 50%

G342: -31 degree elevation angle/ 37 degree side angle. Intensity: 25% SR

G323: 33 degree elevation angle/ 21 degree side angle. Intensity: full SL

G323: -19 degree elevation angle/ 56 degree side angle. Intensity: 25% SL

3) Noon on a Summer day in Brazil!

Brazil at noon in the summer is light blue! It is always sunny and everything is almost overwhelmingly bright! I chose to lit my model as homogeneously as possible since in Brazil the light comes from everywhere, mostly the light is pretty white but I added some slight yellow tones to bring up some of the Brazilian warmness. The backdrop is the exactly color of the sky at noon time.

Cyc Light:

Top : AP1900 full, Ap200 at 25%, NC at 25%

Bottom: AP3520 Full, AP1900 Full, NC at 50%

Model Lighting:

L778: 32 degree elevation angle/ 56 degree side angle. Intensity: 25%. SR

L130: 23 degree elevation angle/ 56 degree side angle. Intensity: 75%. SR

L130: 32 degree elevation angle/ 56 degree side angle. Intensity: 50%. SL

AP2220: 23 degree elevation angle/ 56 degree side angle. Intensity: 50%. SL

L750: 54 degree elevation angle/ direct back light. Intensity: 75%

4) Winter Afternoon in Alaska

I chose to depict a post-snowstorm day in Alaska, when the sky is bright blue because the storm has passed but there is snow everywhere. I added some purple tones in the backdrop to make the blue cooler. As for the model lighting I added lights with very little color in them, I also did some front floor lights to represent the light that would be reflected from the snow.

Cyc Lighting:

Top: AP3300 at 25%, AP3150 at 25%, AP3450 Full and AP3800 at 75%

Bottom: AP3600 full, AP3500 full

Model Lighting:

Ap3300: 29 degree elevation angle/ 37 degree side angle. Intensity: 25%. SR

Ap3300: 23 degree elevation angle/ 56 degree side angle. Intensity: 50%. SR

AP280: -31 degree elevation angle/ 37 degree side angle. Intensity: 25%. SR

AP2180: 54 degree elevation angle/ direct back light. Intensity: 75%.

AP2180:  23 degree elevation angle/ 56 degree side angle. Intensity: 75%. SL

AP280: -31 degree elevation angle/ 37 degree side angle. Intensity: 25%. SL

Fall Sunset in Vermont

When thinking about a sunset, one imagines the hot orange color of the sun disappearing behind the horizon, and the dark night sky arriving. In order to mimic this, I chose to light the bottom of the cyc with an orange color. The top of the cyc is light with a night blue, in order to represent the sky. Since the light source during a sunset is low in the sky, I utilized a lot of bottom light. All of the gels I chose have either an orange or indigo type color, as well as some flesh tones in order to highlight the actor’s features, so they can be seen from the audience.

CYC:

• Above: R74 @ 75%
• Below: R23 @ 50% and R26@ 25%

MODEL:

• Bottom/Front Light: R127 @ 38%, right and left of model, 19 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle
• Bottom/Back Light: R22 @Full, right and left of model,  19 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle
• Top/Side Light: R59 @ Full, right and left of model, 32 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle
• Top/Side Light: R07 @ 25% right and left of model, 37 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle
• Top Light: R06 @ 50%, 54 degree elevation angle, direct back light, center stage

Spring Sunrise in New England

When researching spring sunrises in New England, I came across many images where light pinks and blues were the primary colors. I wanted to recreate the moment when the sun first peeks over the horizon. The cyc is light so that the pink on the bottom is the rising of the warm spring sun, however, the beautiful spring sky is already lit. The model is lit with many pinks and warm colors, representing the light that would be cast by this warm spring sun.

CYC:

• Above: R72 @ Full
• Below: R37 @ Full

Model:

• Footlight: R34 @ 25%, right  and left of model, -31 degree elevation angle, 37 degree sidelight
• Top/Side Light: R04 @ 75%, right and left of model, 43 degree elevation angle, direct sidelight to model
• Top/Front Light: R03 @ 25%, right and left of model, 33 degree elevation angle, 21 degree side angle
• Top/Front Light: R37 @ 75%, right and left of model, 34 degree elevation angle, 11 degree side angle

Noon on a Hot Summer Day in Brazil

All the research I gathered portrays a Brazilian summer with gorgeous blue skys, and a hot, white sun. In this image, I chose to try and recreate this brilliant blue color with my choice of cyc lights. For the model, I aimed to make the sunlight as natural as possible. In order to do this, I used a lot of gel colors in the RoscoSun collection.  By placing the sun in the background on SR, I chose to make this my source, and this shows in the shadows on the model.

CYC:

• Above: R72 @ Full
• Below: R363 @ Full, R63 @ 50%

MODEL:

• Top/Side Light: R07 @ 50%, right of model, 37 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle
• Top/Side Light: R07 @ 50%, right of model, 51 degree elevation angle, direct sidelight to model
• Top/Side Light: R07 @ 50%, right of model, 43 degree elevation angle, direct sidelight to model
• Top/Side Light: R14 @ 50%, right of model, 42 degree elevation angle, 48 degree side angle
• Top/Front Light: R07 @ 50%, right of model31 degree elevation angle, 29 degree side angle
• Top/Front Light: R01 @ 50%, right of model, 33 degree elevation angle, 21 degree side angle
• Top/Front Light: R63 @ 50%, 35 degree elevation angle, direct backlight on model
• Top/Front Light: R05 @ 25%, left of model, 33 degree elevation angle, 21 degree side angle
• Top/Front Light: R05 @ 25%, left of model, 31 degree elevation angle, 29 degree side angle
• Top/Side Light: R35 @ 25%, left of model, 42 degree elevation angle, 48 degree side angle
• Top/Side Light: R35 @ 25%, left of model, 43 degree elevation angle, direct sidelight to model
• Top/side Light: R64 @ 25%, left of model 37 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle
• Top/side Light: R64 @ 25%, left of model, 51 degree elevation angle, direct sidelight

A Winter Afternoon in Alaska

For this scene, I really wanted to play up the stereotype that Alaska was a cold, empty, desolate space. When someone thinks of Alaska, they usually think of whites and blues, which are heavily represented in this scene. I took more of an abstract view on the lighting here, and put the realistic aside. The cyc is lit in harsh blue tones, and the model is lit with high contrast and sharp angles. All of these things help contribute to the idea of Alaska’s desolateness.

CYC:

• Above: R132 @ Full
• Below: R125 @ Full

MODEL

• Top/Side Light: Unfiltered @ 20%, right and left of model, 29 degree elevation angle, 37 degree side angle
• Top/Side Light: R67 @ 70%, right of model, 37 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle
• Top/Side Light: R67 @ 70%, right of model, 42 degree elevation angle, 48 degree side angle
• Top/Side Light: R66 @ 750%, right of model, 37 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle
• Top/Side Light: R66 @ 70%, right of model, 42 degree elevation angle, 48 degree side angle
• Back/Sidelight: R62 @ 70%, right and left of model, 0 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle
• Bottom/Front Light: R63 @ 50%, right and left of model, -19 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle

Fall Sunset in Vermont.

For the fall sunset in Vermont, I chose a very deep orange red on the cyc to mimic the colors of an actual sunset. I decided that the top of the cyc should be darker, to signify the oncoming night.

Cyc lights:

• Above: gel colors G888 at 56% intensity, G985 at 46% intensity
• Below: gel colors G382 at 28% intensity, G315 at 21% intensity, G335 at 44% intensity, and G250 at 43% intensity

Model Lights:

• G1517: 45% intensity, 43 degree elevation angle, 17 ft above the deck, 12 ft stage right of model, direct sidelight, 16 ft throw
• G1518: 100% intensity, 52 degree elevation angle, 21 degree back angle, 17 ft above deck, 3 ft stage right of model, 8 ft upstage of model, 14 ft throw
• G338: 49% intensity, 31 degree elevation angle, 29 degree side angle, 17 above deck, 9 ft stage left of model, 16 ft downstage of model, 21 ft throw
• G335: 95% intensity, 37 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle, 17 ft above deck, 12 ft stage left of model, 8 ft downstage of model, 18 ft throw

Spring Sunrise in New England

For the spring sunrise in New England, I decided to give the rising sun a softer look. In the morning, the colors are less vibrant than when it’s setting, like everything is waking up. The warm yellow orange is rising, pushing the fading purple blue away as the night dissipates.

Cyc lights:

• Above: NC at 13% intensity, gel colors G888 at 74% intensity, G250 at 22% intensity, and G990 at 41% intensity
• Below: gel colors G108 at 28% intensity, G315 at 45% intensity, G470 at 48% intensity, and G250 at 78% intensity

Model Lights:

• G360, 100% intensity, 31 degree elevation, 29 degree side angle, 17 ft above the deck, 9 ft stage left of model, 16 ft downstage of model, 21 ft throw
• NC, 62% intensity, 42 degree elevation, 48 degree side angle, 17 ft above the deck, 9 ft stage left of model, 8 ft downstage of model, 16 ft throw
• G990, 55% intensity, 42 degree elevation, 48 degree side angle, 17 ft above the deck, 9 ft stage right of model, 8 ft downstage of model, 16 ft throw
• G985, 100% intensity, 54 degree elevation, direct backlight, 17 ft above the deck, centered on model, 8 ft upstage of model, 14 ft throw

Noon on a hot Summer day in Brazil

After researching, I saw that most Summer days in Brazil are full of sunny blue skies and beaches, so I decided to reflect that by showing the nice bright cyan sky from above, mixed with the yellow sunlight reflecting off the water from below.

Cyc lights:

• Above: NC at 64% intensity and gel color G725 at 100% intensity
• Below: gel colors G480 at 75% intensity and G813 at 100% intensity

Model Lights:

• G790 at 55% intensity, 42 degree elevation, 48 degree side angle, 17 ft above the deck, 9 ft stage right of model, 8 ft downstage of model, 16 ft throw
• G890 at 100% intensity, 52 degree elevation, 21 degree back angle, 17 ft above the deck, 3 ft stage right of model, 8 ft upstage of model, 14 ft throw
• NC at 62% intensity, 13 degree elevation, 21 degree side angle, 10 ft above the deck, 6 ft stage left of model, 16 ft downstage of model, 18 ft throw
• G470 at 100% intensity, 42 degree elevation, 48 degree side angle, 17 ft above the deck, 9 ft stage left of model, 8 ft downstage of model, 16 ft throw

Winter Afternoon in Alaska

During the winter there are only 0-7 hours of sunlight a day, depending on your location, in Alaska. I decided to show this by having the sky be a deep almost dark blue (not as bright as a sunny winter day in New York, but not as dark as night either), with a lighter base, because of the little sunlight reflecting off of the snow.

Cyc lights:

• Above: gel color AP4150 at 100% intensity
• Below: gel colors AP4700 at 100% intensity, AP 3800 at 100% intensity, and BLUE at 100% intensity

Model Lights:

• L717: 69% intensity, 37 degree elevation, 15 ft above the deck, 12 ft stage right of model, direct sidelight, 15 ft throw
• L198: 100% intensity, 42 degree elevation, 17 ft above the deck, 9 ft stage right of model, 8 ft upstage of model, 16 ft throw
• L708: 66% intensity, 43 degree elevation, 17 ft above the deck, 12 ft stage left of model, direct sidelight, 16 ft throw
• L202: 100% intensity, 37 degree elevation, 56 degree side angle, 17 ft above the deck, 12 ft stage left of model, 8 ft downstage of model, 18 ft throw
• NC: 31% intensity, 31 degree elevation, 29 degree side angle, 17 ft above the deck, 9 ft stage left of model, 16 ft downstage of model, 21 ft throw