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Light Lab – Four Seasons

Fall Sunset in Vermont

All sunsets tend to vary in color depending on where it is. This lighting was based on a sunset over a lake in Vermont, mostly consisting of shades of magenta and blue, with a touch of golden yellow.

Models:

  • L085 (25%)  37 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle, 17 ft above deck, 12 ft stage left , 8 ft downstage , 18 ft throw
  • Magenta (50%) 32 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle, 15 ft above deck, 12 ft stage left , 8 ft downstage, 17 ft throw
  • G860 (25%) 23 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle, 12 ft above deck, 12 ft stage left, 8 ft downstage, 16ft throw
  • G450 (70%) 0 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle, 6 ft above deck, 12 ft stage left, 8 ft downstage, 14 ft throw
  • L002 (50%) -19 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle, 1 ft above deck, 12 ft stage left, 8 ft downstage, 15 ft throw

Spring Sunrise in Gothic Cathedral

Light from a sunrise is not quite viewed from the inside of a cathedral as much as it is viewed from the outside. This lighting was based on an image from a sunrise next to a cathedral in Milan. The sky is still partially dark but the sun’s rays begin to take over as it ascends.

Models:

  • LHT721 (75%) 51 degree elevation angle, 17 ft above deck, 9 ft stage right, direct sidelight, 14 ft throw
  • AP4680 (full) 42 degree elevation angle, 48 degree back angle, 17 ft above deck, 9 ft stage right, 8 ft upstage, 16 ft throw
  • G382 (full) 61 degree elevation angle, 17 ft above deck, 6 ft stage right, direct sidelight, 13 ft throw
  • AP6900 (full) 48 degree elevation angle, 37 degree back angle, 17 ft above deck, 6 ft stage right, 8 ft upstage, 15 ft throw
  • R18 (50%) 52 degree elevation angle, 21 degree side angle, 17 ft above deck, 3 ft stage right, 8 ft downstage, 14 ft throw
  • AP2200 (full) 75 degree elevation angle, 17 ft above deck, 3 ft stage right, direct sidelight, 11 ft throw
  • G388 (full) 52 degree elevation angle, 21 degree back angle, 17 ft above deck, 3 ft stage right, 8 ft upstage, 14 ft throw
  • AP3450 (full) 54 degree elevation angle, direct backlight, 17 ft above deck, centered, 8 ft upstage, 14 ft throw

Noon on a Summer Day in Hawaii

Summer in such a tropical climate tends to get incredibly hot, especially at noon, when the light is almost directly overhead. This lighting is based on an image of a typical sunny day on a Hawaiian beach.

Models:

  • AP3350 (75%) 43 degree elevation angle, 17 ft above deck, 12 ft stage right, direct sidelight, 16 ft throw
  • AP1950 (75%) 48 degree elevation angle, 37 degree side angle, 17 ft above deck, 6 ft stage right, 8 ft downstage, 15 ft throw
  • AP5800 (75%) 61 degree elevation angle, 17 ft above deck, 6 ft stage right, direct sidelight, 13 ft throw
  • AP4270 (75%) 54 degree elevation angle, direct backlight, 17 ft above deck, centered, 8 ft downstage, 14 ft throw
  • AP4850 (25%) 61 degree elevation angle, 17 ft above deck, 6 ft stage left, direct sidelight, 13 ft throw
  • AP2140 (full) 42 degree elevation angle, 48 degree side angle, 17 ft above deck, 9 ft stage left, 8 ft downstage, 16 ft throw

Winter Afternoon in North Dakota

Naturally, winter often brings a lot of snow, which usually reflects light from the sky. This lighting was based on an image of snow-covered trees and hills, with glimpses of color in between the branches.

Models:

  • G820 (75%) 48 degree elevation angle, 37 degree side angle, 17 ft above deck, 6 ft stage right, 8 ft downstage, 15 ft throw
  • G535 (75%) 61 degree elevation angle, 17 ft above deck, 6 ft stage right, direct sidelight, 13 ft throw
  • G305 (75%) 52 degree elevation angle, 21 degree side angle, 17 ft above deck, 3 ft stage right, 8 ft downstage, 14 ft throw
  • G540 (75%) 75 degree elevation angle, 17 ft above deck, 3 ft stage right, direct sidelight, 11 ft throw
  • G872 (50%) 54 degree elevation angle, direct backlight, 17 ft above deck, centered, 8 ft downstage, 14 ft throw
  • G160 (50%) 90 degree elevation angle, 17 ft above deck, centered, direct downlight, 11 ft throw