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Four Seasons Light Lab

The first one is noon in Hawaii and I chose very warm colors with the light being the strongest directly above the person’s head because thats where the sun would be located at mid day. The next one is sunset in fall Vermont and there are also a lot of warm colors with the background being cool colors representing the sky and the colorful clouds I found in my research. The third picture is sunrise on a gothic Cathedral and the research I found showed very pink light and it felt very soft. The last one is the winter and it was all cool colors with light reflecting off of the snow so it is coming from all angles. I chose to think about the suns position in a lot of these and that influenced a lot of my choices.

Four Seasons

Fall Sunset in Vermont

Instruments: For the first and second moving light I used the gel R15. Additionally I used the gel R26 for the third and fourth moving light. Finally I used the gel R68 for the top Cyc lights. Across the bottom row, I used the gels R15, R21, R58, and R68.

Justification: While researching I was particularly drawn to the crimson autumn trees in combination with a warm sunset. Because of this I chose to have the sun setting upstage stage right with a warm yellow and a combination of blues and purples for the sunset. Additionally the moving lights on the proscenium act as red washes, acting as the trees near the subject.

 

Spring Sunrise in Gothic Cathedral

Instruments: For the top Cyc lights I used gel R069. For the bottom Cyc lights I used gels R15 and R68. For the single moving instrument I used the gel R15.

Justification: I chose to light this spring sunrise with light blues and a warm yellow to demonstrate a crisp morning. The blues lend to the breeziness as the sun rises and begins to warm the Earth.

 

Noon on a Hot Summer Day in Hawaii

Instruments: I used gel R68 for the top Cyc lights and R069 for the bottom Cyc lights. In each corner of the grid I used no gel on the moving lights.

Justification: When researching noon in Hawaii, it was apparent that the notable features of the lighting included the vibrant sky and the bright wash over the entire area. Because of this, I direct four instruments toward the subject providing a general wash of light and included the blue Cyc to represent the beautifully blue sky.

 

Winter Afternoon in North Dakota

Instruments: I alternated using gel R80 and R201 on both the top and bottom Cyc lights. In each of the top four corners of the grid I used the gel R201 on the moving lights. The fifth and sixth light use the breakup gobo and gel 201 on the moving lights.

Justification: I used blue and grey on the Cyc to mimic a dark sky clouded with snowy weather. Additionally I used grey gels and gobos shining on the subject to make it appear as if it is in a snow storm.

Four Seasons Light Lab

Fall sunset in Vermont

Description: For the moving light I used gel R009, and for the cyc lights I used gel R052.

Justification: Fall weddings are popular, especially when the air is crisp, nature is in full swing with all the pretty colors, and Vermont is a natural spot for a wedding venue since it offers the perfect amount of natural beauty.

Spring Sunrise in a Gothic Cathedral

Description: For the moving lights and the middle cyc lights the gel is R051, and the left and right cyc lights are gel R095.

Justification: While Italy is not the birthplace of gothic architecture, there are lots of hints of it throughout the country. The sunrises are incredibly beautiful, and there are lots of natural photos taken while in the country.

Noon in Hawaii on a hot day.

Description: The moving light and top and bottom cycs are gel G888 with no gobo.

Justification: Noon in Hawaii gets incredibly hot, so people tend to go to the beach in order to cool off and to spend time with friends/family.

A winter afternoon in North Dakota

Description: The moving light and the top cyc lights (4 and 7-9), and bottom cyc lights at 75% are gel E174. The top blue cyc lights are a combination 10.815% red, 33.968% green, and 100% blue.

Justification: The sun is starting to set above the church, and as the last person leaves they get a photo of the scenery.

Four Seasons: Virtual Light Lab Project

1) A Fall sunset in Vermont:

I chose to use an amber backlight from both upstage corners. I also used three lights with a dotted gobo, I used a golden color because the of the time of year and the time of day. I thought these spots looked like leaves. I looked up pictures of Vermont sunsets and theres lots of trees, so I places the lighting instruments at three of the top corners because I wanted them to be stretched across the majority of the stage to emulate the trees/nature. I also used one more light to light the actor from above. I felt that this was necessary to continue the glow of the sunset.


2) Easter sunrise in a Gothic Cathedral

I chose to use the window gobo (4 lights) to present something looking similar to stained glass windows behind the actor. I chose purple and yellow to tie into the Easter sunrise. I also left the lights a bit dim since its sunrise. I chose to have two side lights and one top light lighting the actor with a yellow-ish color.

The front of the actor is lit because the sun in coming up through the windows in front of them so the reflection of the stained glass is also refracted behind the actor.


3) Noon on a hot Summer day in the Caribbean

I chose to use lights only on the right side to emulate where I thought the sun would be at this time of day. I have 6 lights all lighting up different sizes of rings in different shades of yellow. I wanted the middle to be the most saturated yellow color so that it felt like a magnifying glass starting a fire. I lit the cyc with a cooler tone on the top and a warmer tone on the bottom. I wanted the top to be lit but not blend in to all the yellow I already had lit. I also had one more light down stage right that I used to light the actors body/face a little better.


4) Winter afternoon just before the snow

I chose to use a lot of cool tones, mostly blue, for this scene. I used the spotted gobo again (3 lights) to try and create a stormy affect. I wanted it to look like shadows of clouds or snow flakes falling. I chose to keep it pretty dimly lit because I always imagine winter as very sad and dark, even though this takes place in the afternoon. I using one top light and to sides to create a blue color on the actor. I wanted it to feel ominous of a big snow storm so I gave the top light a sharper focus and softened the gobos so that the actor appears to be alone.

Four Seasons

A Fall sunset in Vermont

The colors of the backdrop portrays the color of the sunset while the lights on Lucy are darker but still amber like a normal sunset tends to be.

Lights:

1)

  • Gel: AP3300
  • Intensity: 63%
  • Angle: 61 degree, front side

2)

  • Gel: AP2180
  • Intensity: Full
  • Angle: 54 degree, direct backlight

3)

  • Gel: AP2140
  • Intensity: 65%
  • Angle: 61 degree, front side

4) Backdrop

  • Top
    • Gel: AP3600
    • Intensity: 20%
    • Gel: AP3550
    • Intensity: 70%
  • Bottom
    • Gel: AP2190
    • Intensity: 30%
    • Gel: AP7350
    • Intensity: 66%

Spring Sunrise in a Gothic Cathedral

Here, the colors of the backdrop showcase the sunrising behind a gothic cathedral. Them, the lights on Ray are as if the sun is shining in from windows of the cathedral.

Lights:

1)

  • Gel: AP2180
  • Intensity: 25%
  • Angle: 33 elevation, 21 degree side angle, front

2)

  • Gel: AP2120
  • Intensity: 44%
  • Angle:48 elevation, 37 side angle, front

3)

  • Gel: R313
  • Intensity: 61%
  • Angle: 90 degree elevation angle, direct on top

4)

  • Gel: G970
  • Intensity: 88%
  • Angle: 48 elevation, 37 side, front

5)

  • Gel: RE217
  • Intensity: 63%
  • Angle: 37 elevation, side boom

6) Backdrop

  • Top
    • Gel: G970
    • Intensity: full
  • Bottom
    • Gel: L015
    • Intensity: 14%
    • Gel: AP6400
    • Intensity: 87%

Noon on a hot Summer day in Hawaii

In this moment the backdrop is bright blue to show the summer sky, then the lights on the couple are bright and warm to show case how it is a hot afternoon day.

Lights:

1)

  • Gel: R09
  • Intensity: 78%
  • Angle: 52 elevation, 21 side, front

2)

  • Gel: AP2020
  • Intensity: 92%
  • Angle: 52 elevation, 21 side, front

3)

  • Gel: RE013
  • Intensity: 42%
  • Angle: 17 elevation, 37 side, box booms

4) Backdrop

  • Top
    • Gel: R361
    • Intensity: full
  • Bottom
    • Gel: R363
    • Intensity: full

Winter afternoon in North Dakota

The cool toned lighting leads to an overall cold image. The backdrop color on the top is pastel blue to show the afternoon sky, but white near the bottom to show how it may be snowing.

Lights:

1)

  • Gel: AP3520
  • Intensity: 81%
  • Angle: 42 degree elevation angle, 48% side angle, front

2)

  • Gel: L205
  • Intensity: Full
  • Angle: 52 elevation, 21 side, front

3)

  • Gel: L203
  • Intensity: 42%
  • Angle: 23 elevation, 56 side, boom

4) Backdrop

  • Top
    • gel: R361
    • Intensity:79%
    • gel: R361
    • Intensity: 32%
    • gel: L278
    • Intensity:37%
  • Bottom
    • gel: NC
    • Intensity: 78%
    • gel: R363
    • Intensity: 85%

Four Seasons

1)A FALL SUNSET IN VERMONT

Ray is sitting on a dock in front of a lake over the cool fall breeze. The sun is setting and he looks down, this is supposed to give the feeling of a passing summer into a cold and dark. winter

Ray Sitting Side and Box Platform Lighting

  • RE130 25%
    • 38 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle/ 17 feet above the deck, 12 feet stage left of model, 8 feet upstage of model, 18 foot throw.
  • RE089 50%
    • 23 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle/ 12 feet above the deck, 12 feet stage left of model, 8 feet upstage of model, 16 foot throw.
  • RE113 90%
    • 0 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle/ 6 feet above the deck, 12 feet stage right of model, 8 feet upstage of model, 14 foot throw.
  • RE071 FULL
    • 29 degree elevation angle, 37 degree side angle/ 17 feet above the deck, 12 feet stage right of model, 16 feet downstage of model, 23 foot throw.
  • RE450 75%
    • 31 degree elevation angle, 29 side angle/ 17 feet above the deck, 9 feet stage right of model, 16 feet downstage of model, 21 foot throw.

Cyc Lighting

  • Upstage Right NC 10%
  • Upstage Center Right RED 83%
  • Upstage Center Left GREEN 50%
  • Downstage Right L071 60%
  • Downstage Center Right G987 FULL
  • Downstage Center Left L075 FULL
  • Downstage Left G995 FULL

2)SPRING SUNRISE IN GOTHIC CATHEDRAL

Two people sit quietly in a cathedral just as the sun is rising, the light having just breached the orange glass and going over the ground and climbing the walls. This is supposed to give a somber feeling with rising hope or possible intellectual thought.

Lucy Sitting Lighting

  • NC 25%
    • 0 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle/ 6 feet above the deck, 12 feet stage right of model, 8 feet downstage of model, 14 foot throw.
  • G250 50%
    • -23 degree elevation angle, 0 degree side angle/ 1 foot above the deck, 12 feet stage rightof model, direct sidelight, 13 foot throw.
  • AP2190 50%
    • -19 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle/ 1 foot above the deck, 12 feet stage rightof model, 8 feet downstage of model, 15 foot throw.

Ray Sitting Lighting

  • NC 25%
    • 0 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle/ 6 feet above the deck, 12 feet stage left of model, 8 feet downstage of model, 14 foot throw.
  • G250 50%
    • -23 degree elevation angle, 0 degree side angle/ 1 foot above the deck, 12 feet stage left of model, direct sidelight, 13 foot throw.
  • AP2190 50%
    • -19 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle/ 1 foot above the deck, 12 feet stage left of model, 8 feet downstage of model, 15 foot throw.

Cyc Lighting

  • Downstage Right AP2190 FULL
  • Downstage Center Left G250 FULL

3)NOON ON A HOT SUMMER DAY IN HAWAII

This is supposed to feel as if an intense moment or intimate one. The duality of the lighting with both the darkness but also the light that shines from the almost setting sun which adds some warmth.

Pair Lighting

  • NC 25%
    • 14 degree elevation angle, direct back light/ 10 feet above the deck, centered on model, 16 feet downstage of model, 16 foot throw.
  • BLUE FULL
    • 54 degree elevation angle, direct back light/ 17 feet above the deck, centered on model, 8 feet upstage of model, 14 foot throw.
  • AP2190 FULL
    • 23 degree elevation angle, 56 degree back angle/ 12 feet above the deck, 12 feet stage left of model, 8 feet upstage of model, 16 foot throw.
  • C730 FULL
    • 54 degree elevation angle, direct back light/ 17 feet above the deck, centered on model, 8 feet downstage of model, 14 foot throw.

Cyc Lighting

  • Upstage Left BLUE FULL
  • Downstage Right NC 50%
  • Downstage Center Left G730 FULL
  • Downstage Left AP2190 25%

4)WINTER AFTERNOON IN NORTH DAKOTA

This scene is meant to be deeply cold and dark. The weather is supposed to represent the cold and winter frost that covers everything and makes the day look as if night or afternoon.

Lucy Lighting

  • NC 25%
    • -31 degree elevation angle. 37 degree side angle/ 0 feet above the deck, 6 feet stage right of model, 8 feet downstage of model, 12 foot throw.
  • BLUE 50%
    • -37 degree elevation angle, direct backlight/ 0 feet above the deck, centered on model, 8 feet downstage of model, 10 foot throw.
  • NC 25%
    • -31 degree elevation angle. 37 degree side angle/ 0 feet above the deck, 6 feet stage left of model, 8 feet downstage of model, 12 foot throw.
  • G870 FULL
    • 90 degree elevation angle/ 17 feet above the deck, centered on model, direct downlight on model, 11 foot throw.

Cyc Lighting

  • Upstage Right NC 50%
  • Downstage Right NC 75%
  • Downstage Left BLUE FULL

Four Seasons Light Lab

  1. Fall Sunset in Hawaii

I chose this picture and the lights I did because I really like the purples and dark reds, and oranges that are made up in the sunset in Hawaii. I’ve never gotten to experience a sunset that has purple or creates purple and it really made me want to be right there.

  • Light Used:
    • Gel: P35600
    • Intensity: Full
    • Angle/Type: -37 degree elevation angle, direct back light
    • In relation to model: Centered on model, 8’ downstage of model
  • Light Used:
    • Gel: R347
    • Intensity: 50%
    • Angle/Type: 24 degree elevation, 37 degree side angle
    • In relation to model: 12’ SL of model, 16’ DS of model
  • Light Used:
    • Gel: AP3180
    • Intensity: 75%
    • Angle/Type: 13 degree elevation, 21 degree side angle
    • In relation to model: 6’ SL of model, 16’ DS of model
  • Light Used:
    • Gel: No color
    • Intensity: 25%
    • Angle/Type: 54 degree elevation, direct back light
    • In relation to model: centered on model, 8’ DS of model
  • Light Used:
    • Gel: G270
    • Intensity: 50%
    • Angle/Type: 13 degree elevation angle, 21 degree side angle
    • In relation to model: 6’ SR of model, 16’ DS of model
  • Light Used:
    • Gel: 67/95
    • Intensity: 60%
    • Angle/Type: 24 degree Elevation, 37 degree side angle
    • In relation to model: 12’ SR of model, 16’ DS of model
  • Backdrop:
    • Top: G290 Full, AP3180 20%,
    • Bottom: G280 20%, G980 50%

 

  1. Spring Sunrise on Long Island

I chose this picture because I really liked the contrast between the yellow and the blue and the way they blended together so seamlessly. I tried to incorporate that into the way that the model is lit.

  • Light Used:
    • Gel: AP6900
    • Intensity: 75%
    • Angle/Type: 37 degree elevation angle, direct sidelight
    • In relation to model: 12’ SL of model
  • Light Used:
    • Gel: R321
    • Intensity: 75%
    • Angle/Type: 13 degree elevation, 21 degree side angle
    • In relation to model: 6’ SL of model, 16’ DS of model
  • Light Used:
    • Gel: G870
    • Intensity: Full
    • Angle/Type: 37 degree elevation, direct sidlight
    • In relation to model: 12’ SR of model
  • Light Used:
    • Gel: R384
    • Intensity: 50%
    • Angle/Type: 0 degree elevation, direct sidelight
    • In relation to model: 12’ SR of model
  • Light Used:
    • Gel: RE008
    • Intensity: 75%
    • Angle/Type: -31 degree elevation, 37 degree side angle
    • In relation to model: 6’ SR of model, 8’ downstage of model
  • Backdrop:
  • Top: L104 75%, L716 25%,
  • Bottom: G848 75%

 

  1. Noon on a hot Summer day in New England

I chose this because I really liked the warmth that these colors provided me event though they are cool colors. There may be a lot of blue and white but the brightness of it makes me feel warm just looking at it.

  • Light Used:
    • Gel: 0/13
    • Intensity: 25%
    • Angle/Type: 0 degree elevation angle, direct sidelight
    • In relation to model: 12’ SL of model
  • Light Used:
    • Gel: G720
    • Intensity: 75%
    • Angle/Type: 37 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle
    • In relation to model: 12’ SL of model, 8’ DS of model
  • Light Used:
    • Gel: R2006
    • Intensity: 50%
    • Angle/Type: 13 degree elevation angle, 21 degree side angle
    • In relation to model: 6’ SL of model, 16’ DS of model
  • Light Used:
    • Gel: L021
    • Intensity: 75%
    • Angle/Type: 13 degree elevation angle, 21 degree side angle
    • In relation to model: 6’ SR of model, 16’ DS of model
  • Light Used:
    • Gel: AP7400
    • Intensity: 75%
    • Angle/Type: 37 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle
    • In relation to model: 12’ SR of model, 8’ DS of model
  • Light Used:
    • Gel: 67/67
    • Intensity: 75%
    • Angle/Type: 0 degree elevation, direct sidelight
    • In relation to model: 12’ SR of model
  • Backdrop:
  • Top: AP4300 50%, R69 80%,
  • Bottom: No color 75%, AP3900 50%

 

  1. Winter afternoon in Alaska

I chose this picture because I liked how you cans see the yellow light coming from the side and just dusting the picture while the blue and white are also there. They accent each other nicely and the colors make and way it I lit my model make me feel cold.

 

  • Light Used:
    • Gel: LHT132
    • Intensity: 75%
    • Angle/Type: 27 degree elevation angle, Direct sidelight
    • In relation to model: 12’ SL of model
  • Light Used:
    • Gel: L101
    • Intensity: 80%
    • Angle/Type: 43 degree elevation angle, direct sidelight
    • In relation to model: 12’ SL of model
  • Light Used:
    • Gel: R07
    • Intensity: 75%
    • Angle/Type: 35 degree elevation angle, direct back light
    • In relation to model: centered on model, 16’ DS of model
  • Light Used:
    • Gel: L285
    • Intensity: 60%
    • Angle/Type: 54 degree elevation angle, direct back light
    • In relation to model: centered on model, 8’ DS of model
  • Light Used:
    • Gel: L279
    • Intensity: 75%
    • Angle/Type: 43 degree elevation, direct sidelight
    • In relation to model: 12’ SR of model
  • Light Used:
    • Gel: L781
    • Intensity: 40%
    • Angle/Type: 17 degree elevation angle, 37 degree side angle
    • In relation to model: 12’ SR of model, 16’ DS of model
  • Backdrop:
    • Top: L159 80%, L767 10%
    • Bottom: 130 80%, L161 75%

Virtual Light Lab: Four Seasons

1.) A Fall Sunset in Hawaii 

I used the picture above as inspiration. I loved the wide range of colors in Hawaiian sunsets. In the light lab I wanted to bring out the purples and orange colors seen in the sunset.

Model:

  • AP2200 FULL

27 degree elevation angle

Direct sidelight

12′ stage right of model

  • AP2190 FULL

13 degree elevation angle

21 degree side angle

6′ stage right of model

16′ downstage of model

  • AP8440 25%

14 degree elevation angle

direct backlight

16’downstage of model

6′ stage right of model

  • AP3700 50%

13 degree elevation angle

21 degree side angle

16′ downstage of model

6′ stage left of model

Backdrop:

  • Palm tree silhouette
  • Top:  AP3700 Full, AP8440 25%
  • Bottom: AP2190 50%, AP2190 Full

 

2.) Spring Sunrise on Long Island 

I loved the contrast between the calm blue sky and the yellow/orange that is starting to peak through. I put orange light at the bottom to mimic the sun rising into the blue sky.

Model:

  • AP4700 76%

35 degree elevation angle

direct backlight

16′ down stage of model

centered on model

  • AP2190 72%

13 degree elevation angle

21 degree side angle

6′ stage right of model

16′ downstage of model

  • AP7400 25%

14 degree elevation angle

direct backlight

centered on model

16′ down stage of model

  • AP7350 14%

13 elevation angle

21 degree side angle

16′ down stage of model

6′ stage left of model

Backdrop:

  • Top: AP4680 Full
  • Bottom: AP2190 50%, AP6400 25%, AP2190 50%

 

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

I used all blue light to show the clear, cloudless day by the shore that one may have in New England on a nice afternoon.

Model:

  • AP2220 FULL 

43 degree elevation angle

direct sidelight to model

12′ SR of model

  • AP3500 50%

13 degree elevation angle

21 degree side angle

16′ downstage of model

6′ stage right of model

  • AP2100 75%

14 degree elevation angle

direct backlight to model

centered on model

16′ down stage of model

  • AP2010 FULL

43 degree elevation angle

direct sidelight to model

12′ stage left of model

Backdrop:

  • Top: AP1900 full
  • Bottom: AP4750 25%, AP4750 full

4.)Winter afternoon in Alaska

I decided to use a more icy blue for this image, found just above the trees in the photo I used for inspiration. The blue fades up into white to mimic light shining off of the top of the snow covered mountain.

Model: 

  • G320 25%

31 degree elevation angle

29 degree side angle

16′ down stage of model

9′ stage right of model

  • G343 75%

37 degree elevation angle

56 degree side angle

8′ downstage of model

12′ stage right model

  • G780 75%

43 degree elevation angle

direct sidelight to model

12′ stage right of model

  • G431 50%

13 degree elevation angle

21 degree side angle

16′ down stage of model

6′ stage right of model

  • G430 FULL

43 degree elevation angle

direct sidelight to model

12′ stage left of model

Backdrop: 

  • Top: G785 full, R

Four Seasons: A Visual Study on Cycles

1) A Fall sunset in Vermont

Fall_VermontSunset_VLL

November sunset ambient light over Lake Champlain in Shelburne, Vermont.

Source photo by Paul O. Boisvert in November 2012, and can be found here. 14 lights used, detailed as follows.

# Type of light & Direction (re: model) Gel Used Intensity Elevation Angle Side/Back Angle
1 DSR front-sidelight L120 Deep Blue 46% -19º 56º
2 USR back-sidelight L198 Palace Blue 46% -19º 56º
3 SR direct sidelight AP7350 Fools Gold Amber 30%
4 USR back-sidelight AP7770 Hot Wings 13% 56º
5 DSR front-sidelight R10 Medium Yellow 28% 32º 56º
6 SR direct sidelight R12 Straw 39% 37º
7 DSC direct backlight L104 Deep Amber 30% 54º
8 CS direct downlight AP2190 Apollo Orange 2x CTO 74% 90º
9 USC direct backlight AP6500 Bikini Yellow 49% 54º
10 SR direct sidelight AP7570 Trick or Treat 39% 27º
11 SR direct sidelight L179 Chrome Orange 24%
12 DSR front-sidelight L198 Palace Blue 46% -19º 56º
13 USC cyclorama down light Ap2190 Apollo Orange 2x CTO 82%
14 USC cyclorama up light RE198 Palace Blue 35%

 

2.) Spring Sunrise in Montauk

Spring_MontaukSunrise_VLL Spring_MontaukSunrise2

Source photo by Edward Reese in March 2014, and can be found here. Source photo (enlarged) used as backdrop. 18 lights used, detailed as follows.

# Type of light & Direction (re: model) Gel Used Intensity Elevation Angle Side/Back Angle
1 SR direct sidelight RE162 Bastard Amber 54%
2 DSR front-sidelight LHT007 Pale Yellow 40% 17º 37º
3 DSR front-sidelight AP8200 Scandalous Scarlet 66% 23º 56º
4 SR direct sidelight L176 Loving Amber 39% 27º
5 USR back-sidelight AP6900 Butterscotch 51% 23º 56º
6 DSR front-sidelight RE108 English Rose 18% 24º 37º
7 DSR front-sidelight AP6400 Pilsner Yellow 29% 32º 56º
8 SR direct sidelight L104 Deep Amber 54% 37º
9 USR back-sidelight L105 Orange 43% 32º 56º
10 DSR front-sidelight L102 Light Amber 50% 37º 56º
11 SR direct sidelight L159 No Colour Straw 25% 43º
12 USR back-sidelight L103 Straw 48% 37º 56º
13 DSC direct back light L101 Yellow 9% 14º
14 SL direct sidelight L048 Rose Purple 26% 27º
15 SL direct sidelight AP1900 Blue Diffusion 45%
16 USL back-sidelight AP3700 Groovy Grape 43% 56º
17 USC cyclorama down light N/A 100%
18 USC cyclorama up light N/A 100%

3) Noon on a hot Summer day in Hawaii

Summer_HawaiiNoon_VLL

Summer_HawaiiNoon

Source photo by Dennis Oda in August 2013, and can be found here. Backdrop image source here. 9 lights used, detailed as follows.

# Type of light & Direction (re: model) Gel Used Intensity Elevation Angle Side/Back Angle
1 SR direct sidelight L212 LCT Yellow 36% 61º
2 DSC direct back light L205 1/2 CT Orange 74% 54º
3 DSL front-sidelight L203 1/4 CT Blue 58% 34º 11º
4 DSL front-sidelight L007 Pale Yellow 71% 52º 21º
5 DSL front-sidelight L020 Medium Amber 39% 13º 21º
6 SL direct sidelight G885 Blue Ice 45% 61º
7 DSL front-sidelight LHT053 Pale Lavender 41% 42º 48º
8 USC cyclorama down light NC 100%
9 USC cyclorama up light NC 100%

4) Winter afternoon in Maine

Winter_MaineAfternoon_VLL

WEB low res

Source photo by Thomas Schoeller in December 2012, and can be found here. 18 lights used, detailed as follows.

# Type of light & Direction (re: model) Gel Used Intensity Elevation Angle Side/Back Angle
1 DSR front-sidelight R4307 CalColor 7.5 Cyan 36% 32º 56º
2 USR back-sidelight L725 Old Steel Blue 39% 37º 56º
3 SR top-sidelight L724 Ocean Blue 48% 51º
4 DSR front-sidelight L702 Special Pale Lavender 24% 13º 21º
5 DSC direct back light R163 Powder Frost 24% 14º
6 DSL front-sidelight L750 Durham Frost 14% 52º 21º
7 DSL front-sidelight L247 Lee Minus Green 4% 48º 37º
8 DSL front-sidelight L253 Hampshire Frost 24% 42º 48º
9 DSL front-sidelight G525 Lime Sun 18% 37º 56º
10 SL direct sidelight G870 Winter White 55% 43º
11 USL back-sidelight L205 1/2 CT Orange 12% 37º 56º
12 DSL front-sidelight L169 Lilac Tint 14% 32º 56º
13 SL direct sidelight R62 Booster Blue 27% 37º
14 USC cyclorama down light NC 10%
15 USC cyclorama down light GRN 56%  –
16 USC cyclorama down light BLUE 80%  –
17 USC cyclorama up light NC 62%
 18 USC cyclorama up light CYAN 88%  –

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Sunny day in Hawaii at noon

I chose to use different shades of blue and green for my cyc to represent the different hues in the ocean and in the sky, pair with sandy tan and yellow tones focused on the actors to represent the warm, pleasant sun light and sand.

Cyc light: top light at full intensity with a Gam 740 gel, bottom light at 50% intensity with a Gam 570 gel, light at 50% intensity with a Gam 690 gel. light at 50% intensity with a Gam 790 gel

  • Light at 25% intensity with an Apollo 2120 gel at 29 degree elevation angle, 37 degree side angle
  • Light at 50% intensity with a Rosco 388 gel at a 31 degree elevation angle, 29 degree side angle
  • Light at 50% intensity with an Apollo 2140 gel at a 33 degree elevation angle, 21 degree side angle
  • Light at 50% intensity with a Lee 159 gel at a 34 degree elevation angle, 11 degree side angle
  • Light at a 25% intensity with a Rosco 321 gel at a 33 degree elevation angle, 21 degree side angle
  • Light at a 25% intensity with an Apollo 2100 gel at a 29 degree elevation angle, 37 degree side angle
  • Light at a 25% intensity with a Rosco 370 gel at a -31 degree elevation angle, 37 degree side angle

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Winter afternoon in Maine

For this scene, I used blues, whites, and gray gels in my lights to show the cold temperature of the scene. In addition to this, I used a gobo in two of the light fixtures, which made it appear as if snow was falling onto the actors.

Cyc light: Top light at a 75% intensity with a Lee 710 gel, light at a 25% intensity with a Lee 299 gel, light at a 25% intensity with a Permacolor 43208 glass gel. Bottom light at full intensity with a Permacolor 43208 glass gel.

  • Light at full intensity with a Gam 870 gel and a gobo at a 31 degree elevation angle, 29 degree side angle
  • Light at 25% intensity with a Gam 920 gel at a 34 degree elevation angle, 11 degree side angle
  • Light at 50% intensity with a Gam 870 gel and a gobo at a 14 degree elevation angle, direct back light
  • Light a 75% intensity with an Apollo 3200 gel at a 34 degree elevation angle, 11 degree side angle
  • Light at full intensity with a Lee 201 gel at a 29 degree elevation angle, 37 degree side angle

 

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Montauk Sunrise

For this scene, I chose to focus primarily on the cyc, portraying light climbing up from the horizon and the sky still partially dark from the nighttime before. In addition, I chose to place my lights primary from the side, as to imply the sun rising from one direction and casting a shadow across the actor’s face.

Cyc Light: Apollo 3850 at full on top, Apollo 2190 at 70% and Apollo 3520 at 25% on bottom.

  • Light at 50% intensity with an Apollo 3520 gel at a 37 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle
  • Light at 50% intensity with an Apollo 3180 gel at a 37 degree elevation angle
  • Light at 25% intensity with no color gel at 23 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle
  • Light at 50% intensity with an Apollo 2120 at a 0 degree elevation angle
  • Light at 25% intensity with an Apollo 2220 at a 0 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle
  • Light at 75% intensity with a Lee 441 gel at a -19 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle

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Vermont Fall Sunset:

For this scene, I used backlight to create a silhouette on the actor, as if they were looking at the sun setting in the background. I chose to use different hues of orange and red, to show the light fading into the horizon line.

Cyc light: Top Light at full intensity with an Apollo 2190 gel, light at 50% intensity with an Apollo 3000 gel, and a light at 10% intensity with no color gel. Bottom light at a 50% intensity with an Apollo 2190 gel and a light at 75% intensity with an Apollo 1800 gel

  • Light at 75% intensity with an Apollo 2220 gel at 90 degree elevation angle
  • Light at full intensity with an Apollo 2190 gel at a 37 degree elevation angle, 56 degree back angle
  • Light at full intensity with an Apollo 2120 gel at a 37 degree elevation angle, 56 degree back angle
  • Light at 50% intensity with a Rosco 22 gel at 32 degree elevation angle, 56 degree back angle
  • Light at 50% intensity with a Rosco 22 gel at 32 degree elevation angle, 56 degree back angle