Drama 16 Stage Lighting

I chose my inspiration picture as it has an interesting contrast of the orange and the purple.  It has the feeling of Fall in that it has romantic warm colors, and the way the woman is lit is similar to the background but with less harsh warms and a light cool to make her look more real.  The lighting has a richer version of purple than the inspiration as it better exemplifies the rich feeling of Fall.

Model:

• AP2190 Full

37-degree elevation angle

15 feet above the deck

12 feet stage right of model

Direct sidelight to model

• G290 Full

54-degree elevation angle

Direct backlight

17 feet above the deck

Centered on model

8 feet downstage of model

• G855 60%

37-degree elevation angle

15 feet above the deck

12 feet stage left of model

Direct sidelight to model

• AP3250 67%

37-degree elevation angle

56-degree side angle

17 feet above the deck

12 feet stage left of model

8 feet downstage of model

Backdrop

• Top

R385 Full

AP2190 47%

• Bottom

L158 40%

R2001 Full

R2003 17%

Springtime is a very romantic time of year, so the colors I found in this image of a Spring sunrise on Long Island fit that idea perfectly.  The subtle pink melding in the bluish sky gives off an impression of warmth that isn’t overpowering.  The sweetness of the lighting evokes the romantic time of springtime along with the bright energy of the emerging morning.

Model

• L130 39%

23-degree elevation angle

56-degree side angle

12 feet above the deck

12 feet stage right of model

8 feet downstage of model

• G720 52%

43-degree elevation angle

17 feet above the deck

12 feet stage right of model

Direct sidelight to model

• AP7300 45%

42-degree elevation angle

48-degree side angle

17 feet above the deck

• AP7900 69%

54-degree elevation angle

Direct backlight

17 feet above the deck

Centered on model

8 feet downstage of model

• G870 29%

42-degree elevation angle

48-degree side angle

17 feet above the deck

9 feet stage left of model

8 feet downstage of model

• AP7800 66%

37-degree elevation angle

15 feet above the deck

12 feet stage left of model

Direct sidelight to model

 

Backdrop

• Top

AP2140 91%

AP2090 Full

• Bottom

AP7670 59%

AP2220

A hot summer day in New England means there are no clouds in the sky and everything is too bright.  The harshness of the day is reflected in the far too bright sky, and the lighting itself makes you want to be wearing sunglasses.

Model

• L013 29%

37-degree elevation angle

15 feet above the deck

12 feet stage right of model

Direct sidelight to model

• G720 63%

52-degree elevation angle

21-degree side angle

17 feet above the deck

3 feet stage left of model

8 feet downstage of model

• G820 31%

42-degree elevation angle

48-degree side angle

17 feet above the deck

9 feet stage left of model

8 feet downstage of model

• G870 65%

29-degree elevation angle

37-degree side angle

17 feet above the deck

12 feet stage left of model

16 feet downstage of model

 

Backdrop

• Top

G785 84%

AP2090 27%

• Bottom

G515 Full

G720 Full

An afternoon in the Winter of Alaska consists of a dark blue sky with an orange tint of the sun reflecting off the land.  It’s almost a sunset but the sun doesn’t alter the sky yet and simply adds a glow to the land.

Models

• AP7330 58%

29-degre elevation angle

37 degree side angle

17 feet above the deck

12 feet stage right of model

16 feet downstage of model

• AP620 16%

32 degree elevation angle

56 degree side angle

15 feet above the deck

12 fet stage right of model

8 feet downstage of model

• AP4830 79%

37 degree elevation angle

56 degree side angle

17 feet above the deck

12 feet stage right of model

8 feet downstage of model

• AP4500 50%

43 degree elevation angle

17 feet above the deck 12 feet stage right of model

direct sidelight to model

• AP7350 79%

43 degree elevation angle

17 feet above the deck

12 feet stage left of model

direct sidelight to model

 

Backdrop

• Top

AP7570 14%

AP2090 86%

• Bottom

AP7330 31%

AP4800 68%

 

Fall Sunset in Hawaii

• Backdrop Colors: G990 @ Full, G345 @ 75%, G133 @ 50%

• • AP7630 backlight 50% intensity:  37 degree elevation angle, 56 degree back angle, stage right of model

 

• AP7250 backlight 50% intensity: 37 degree elevation angle, 56 degree back angle, stage left of model

• AP7400 front light 50% intensity: 54 degree elevation, 75% intensity

I chose this inspiration because when I think of Hawaii I think of bright colors and a warm sun, and this image captures exactly that. The purple and the orange are colors you don’t generally see together, however in a sunset they become increasingly more beautiful and compliment each other wonderfully.

 

Spring Sunrise on Long Island

Backdrop Colors: Bottom: G335 @ 75% and G450 @ 50%  Top: G813 @ 100%

 

• RE022 sidelight 25% intensity: -19 degree elevation, 56 degree side angle, stage right of the model

• RE102 sidelight 75% intensity: 56 degree side angle, 0 degree elevation, stage right of model

 

• AP2790 sidelight 75% intensity: -23 degree elevation angle, stage right of model

I chose this picture as my inspiration because no matter what time of year it is, sunrise is always the coolest part of the day. The sun just peeking over the water in contrast with the cool blue sky gives it just a little bit of a chilly feeling, but the sunlight is sort of warm and has a home-y feel to it.

 

Summer Noon in New England

• • Backdrop Gels: Top- G740 @100% Bottom- L750 @100%

 

• R4530 front light @ 75%: 54 degree elevation angle with gobo template

• RE130 side light @ 75%: 21 degree side angle stage right of models, 52 degree elevation angle

• RE130 side light @ 50%: 21 degree side angle stage left of models, 52 degree elevation angle

 

I chose this photo because summer to me is clear skies and boat rides, and New England is the perfect place to do that. This picture captures the essence of summer in a perfect way. You can tell that its warm, but also breezy. Its very relaxing.

 

Winter Afternoon in Alaska

 

• Backdrop gels: Top- G785 @ 100% Bottom- G109 @ 100%

• AP3300 side light @ 50% intensity: 48 degree elevation, 37 degree side angle, stage left of the models

• G360 side light @ 75% intensity: 37 degree elevation, 56 degree side angle, stage left of the models

 

• AP2310 side light @ 75% intensity: 23 degree elevation, 56 degree side angle, stage left of the models

I chose this picture because Alaska’s afternoons especially in winter, can be very dark. So even though this photo was taken in the afternoon, it looks like its a few mere hours away from dusk. It makes the air feel cold and frigid, unwelcoming almost, and yet it seems to be very playful and enjoyable with how the sun’s rays bounce off the snow.

Winter Afternoon in Alaska

This picture was taken at 2:30 pm in Alaska, the sun already beginning to set. I chose this picture because of the bright blue light on the snow, and the warm sunlight peaking over the mountains.

Backdrop Lights:

• Top L344 72%, L281 15%, L366 45%, L363 46%
• Floor L442 20%, L705 29%, L713 29%

Model Lights:

• G948 41%, 0 degree elevation angle, 6 ft above the deck, 12 ft stage right of model, direct sidelight to model, 12 ft throw
• AP2200 31%, 23 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle, 12 ft above the deck, 12 ft stage right of model, 8 ft downstage of model, 16 ft throw
• AP2000 FULL, 42 degree elevation angle, 48 degree side angle, 17 ft above the deck, 9 ft stage right of model, 8 ft downstage of model, 16 ft throw
• AP3250 60%, 48 degree elevation angle, 37 degree side angle, 17 ft above the deck, 6 ft stage right of model, 8 ft downstage of model, 15 ft throw
• AP3700 46%, 54 degree elevation angle, direct backlight, 17 ft above the deck, centered on model, 8 ft upstage model, 14 ft throw

Fall Sunset in Hawaii

This picture has brilliant dark red light, which makes it look like the sky is on fire. This is a very intense sunset.

Backdrop lights:
Top AP8250 41%, AP7770 21%, AP6500 52%, BLUE 22%
Floor L707 11%, G103 22%, AP8350 56%

Model lights:

• AP7770 61%, 0 degree elevation angle, 6 ft above the deck, 12 ft stage right of model, direct sidelight to model, 12 ft throw
• L105 31%, 17 degree elevation angle, 37 degree side angle, 12 ft above the deck, 12 ft stage right of model, 16 ft downstage of model, 21 ft throw
• AP2110 36%, 90 degree elevation angle, 17 ft above the deck, centered on model, direct downlight on model, 11 ft throw
• G320 44%, 52 degree elevation angle, 21 degree side angle, 17 ft above the deck, 3 ft stage left of model, 8 ft downstage of model, 14 ft throw
• AP7670 57%, 27 degree elevation angle, 12 ft above the deck, 12 ft stage left of model, direct sidelight to model, 13 ft throw

Spring Sunrise on Long Island

This is a vibrant sunrise at the Blue Point dock, with pale pink light reflecting on the water. “Red sky at morning, sailor take warning.”

Backdrop lights:

• Top AP7670 35%, R4890 52%, L735 53%, RE079 52%
• Floor L793 48%, G420 53%, G315 44%, G855 39%

Model lights:

• L201 67%, 27 degree elevation angle, 12 ft above the deck, 12 ft stage left of model, Direct sidelight to model, 13 foot throw
• L052 20%, 0 degree elevation angle, 6 ft above the deck, 12 ft stage left of model, direct sidelight to model, 12 ft throw
• L224 81%, 52 degree elevation angle, 21 degree side angle, 17 ft above the deck, 3 ft stage right of model, 8 ft downstage of model, 14 ft throw
• G870 74%, 23 degree elevation angle, 1 ft above the deck, 12 ft stage right of model, direct sidelight to model, 13 ft throw

Noon on a Hot Summer Day in New England

There’s nothing I look forward to more than the hot summer days approaching. This is a place near my home, I spend most of my summer here sitting in the shade of the trees to avoid getting sunburnt.

Backdrop Lights:

• Top LHT116 46%, LHT195 49%, L724 25%, L764 66%
• Floor R2003 32%, R90 29%, R395 20%, L763 35%

Model Lights:

• R3408 FULL with template, 48 degree elevation angle, 37 degree side angle, 17 ft above the deck, 6 ft stage right of model, 8 ft downstage of model, 15 ft throw
• G720 50%, 43 degree elevation angle, 17 ft above the deck, 12 ft stage right of model, direct sidelight to model, 16 ft throw
• AP8445 29%, 42 degree elevation angle, 48 degree side angle, 17 ft above the deck, 9 ft stage right of model, 8 ft downstage of model, 16 ft throw
• AP2140 33%, 75 degree elevation angle, 17 ft above the deck, 3 ft stage right of model, direct sidelight to model, 11 ft throw
• AP 2140 13%, 14 degree elevation angle direct back light, 10 ft above the deck, centered on model, 16 ft downstage of model, 16 ft throw
• AP4800 61%, 31 degree elevation angle, 29 degree side angle, 17 feet above the deck. 9 ft stage left of model, 16 ft downstage of model, 21 ft throw
• AP6400 21%, 24 degree elevation angle, 37 degree side angle, 15 ft above the deck, 12 ft stage left of model, 16 ft downstage of model, 22 ft throw

1. Fall Sunset in Hawaii

I chose this picture because i like how it only had orange and yellow tones, and that it is only through black silhouettes that objects in the picture are defined.

Left of Model

Light used:

Gel: L768

Intensity: 50%

Angle: Elevation: 32 degrees, Side Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ downstage

Light used:

Gel: AP2330

Intensity:  40%

Angle: Elevation: 23 degrees, Side Angle:  56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ downstage

Light used:

Gel: L789

Intensity: 100%

Angle: Elevation: 0 degrees, Side Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ downstage

Light used:

Gel: L789

Intensity: 90%

Angle: Elevation: -23 degrees, Side Angle: 0 degrees

In relation to Model: direct sidelight

Light used:

Gel: L789

Intensity: 70%

Angle: Elevation: 0 degrees, Side Angle: 0 degrees

In relation to Model: direct sidelight

Light used:

Gel: L789

Intensity: 91%

Angle: Elevation: 27 degrees, Side Angle: 0 degrees

In relation to Model: Direct sidelight

Light used:

Gel: L778, with Gobo

Intensity: 96%

Angle: Elevation: 43 degrees, Side Angle: 0 degrees

In relation to Model: Direct Sidelight

Light used:

Gel: R59

Intensity: 100%

Angle: Elevation: 37 degrees, Back Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ upstage

Light used:

Gel: L746

Intensity: 100%

Angle: Elevation: 23 degrees, back Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ upstage

Light used:

Gel: L789

Intensity: 100%

Angle: Elevation: 0 degrees, Back Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ upstage

Light used:

Gel: R59

Intensity: 100%

Angle: Elevation: -19 degrees, Back Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ upstage

Center

Light used:

Gel: L707

Intensity: 100%

Angle: Elevation: 42 degrees, Back Angle: 48 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ upstage

Light used:

Gel: G888

Intensity: 100%

Angle: Elevation: 54 degrees, Back Angle: 0 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ upstage, centered on model

Right of Model

Light used:

Gel: AP2330

Intensity: 30%

Angle: Elevation: 37 degrees, Side Angle: 0 degrees

In relation to Model: Direct sidelight

Backdrop: 

Top: NC 10% L768 100%

Bottom: L746 50% L781 60%

 

2. Spring Sunrise on Long Island

I chose this photo because i like the colours of the sun rising cutting across the horizon. I found it interesting how the main range in colour is only in the center of the photo and radiates out from the center horizontally.

Left of Model:

Light used:

Gel: P35401

Intensity: 50%

Angle: Elevation: 0 degrees, Side Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ downstage of model

Light used:

Gel: P35900

Intensity: 50%

Angle: Elevation: 23 degrees, Side Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ downstage

Light used:

Gel: L195

Intensity:100%

Angle: Elevation: 37 degrees, Side Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ downstage

Light used:

Gel: P35200

Intensity: 70%

Angle: Elevation: 0 degrees, Side Angle: 0 degrees

In relation to Model: Direct side light

Center

Light used:

Gel: L020

Intensity: 30%

Angle: Elevation: -37 degrees, Direct Backlight

In relation to Model: 8′ Downstage floor light

Light used:

Gel: L027

Intensity: 70%

Angle: Elevation: -31 degrees, Side Angle: 37 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ down stage of mode floor light

Right of Model

Light used:

Gel: L036

Intensity: 50%

Angle: Elevation: -23 degrees, Side Angle: 0 degrees

In relation to Model: Direct sidelight

Light used:

Gel: L027

Intensity:100%

Angle: Elevation: 0 degrees, Side Angle: 0 degrees

In relation to Model: direct sidelight

Light used:

Gel: L027

Intensity: 100%

Angle: Elevation: 27 degrees, Side Angle: 0 degrees

In relation to Model: Direct sidelight

Light used:

Gel: L025

Intensity: 50%

Angle: Elevation: 37 degrees, Side Angle: 0 degrees

In relation to Model: Direct Sidelight

Light used:

Gel: L036

Intensity: 100%

Angle: Elevation: 0 degrees, Side Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ downstage of model

Backdrop: 

Top: L709 100%

Bottom: AP2110 50% AP3000 25%

 

3. Summer at Noon on a hot day in New England

 

I chose this image because i liked the crisp blue in the sky, and the contrasting bright sand. Although the sand is more plain, the bright colour of it and the way it almost glows signifies the heat for me in this picture.

Left of Model

Light used:

Gel: AP5400

Intensity: 50%

Angle: Elevation: -19 degrees, Side Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ downstage

Light used:

Gel: NC 40%

Intensity: 40%

Angle: Elevation: -19 degrees, Back Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ upstage

Light used:

Gel: AP6150

Intensity: 40%

Angle: Elevation: 27 degrees, Side Angle: 0 degrees

In relation to Model: Direct sidelight

Light used:

Gel: AP1650

Intensity: 40%

Angle: Elevation: 32 degrees, Side Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ upstage

Center

Light used:

Gel: AP7100

Intensity: 50%

Angle: Elevation: 52 degrees, Side Angle: 21 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ downstage, 3′ stage right

Light used:

Gel: AP7100

Intensity: 50%

Angle: Elevation: 52 degrees, Side Angle: 21 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ downstage, 3′ stage left

Right of Model

Light used:

Gel: NC

Intensity: 40%

Angle: Elevation: -19 degrees, back Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ upstage

Light used:

Gel: AP7250

Intensity: 40%

Angle: Elevation: 27 degrees, Side Angle: 0 degrees

In relation to Model: Direct sidelight

Light used:

Gel: AP5300

Intensity: 50%

Angle: Elevation: -19 degrees, Side Angle: 53 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ downstage

Light used:

Gel: AP7300

Intensity: 100%

Angle: Elevation: 32 degrees, Side Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ downstage

Backdrop

Top: AP2180 40% AP3300 40% AP2090 90%

Bottom: L206 75% AP1950 10%

4. Winter Afternoon in Alaska

I chose this photo because i loved the stark whit sun star against the deep blue sky. I also enjoyed that the tips of the star start to turn slightly orange and thought this effect would b fun to play with.

Left of Model

Light used:

Gel: AP7200

Intensity: 100%

Angle: Elevation: -19 degrees, back Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ upstage

Light used:

Gel: NC

Intensity: 30%

Angle: Elevation: 0 degrees, Side Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ downstage

Light used:

Gel: G525

Intensity: 10%

Angle: Elevation: 23 degrees, Side Angle:  56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ downstage

Light used:

Gel: AP7200

Intensity: 100%

Angle: Elevation: 23 degrees, Back Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ upstage

Center

Light used:

Gel: AP6150

Intensity: 40%

Angle: Elevation: 54 degrees

In relation to Model: Direct backlight, 8′ downstage of model centered on model 17′ above deck

Light used:

Gel: G363

Intensity: 70%

Angle: Elevation: -37 degrees,

In relation to Model: Direct backlight, 8′ downstage of model, centered on model o’ above deck

Right of Model

Light used:

Gel: AP7200

Intensity: 100%

Angle: Elevation: 23 degrees, Back Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ upstage

Light used:

Gel: AP7200

Intensity: 100%

Angle: Elevation: -19 degrees, Back Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ upstage

Light used:

Gel: NC

Intensity: 30%

Angle: Elevation: 0 degrees, Side Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ downstage

Light used:

Gel: G525

Intensity: 20%

Angle: Elevation: 23 degrees, Side Angle: 56 degrees

In relation to Model: 8′ downstage