Drama 16 Stage Lighting

Date: 4/19/2016 Time: 3:19 p.m. Location: classroom in Davidson

Objective Description: I am in a basement classroom of Davidson. You cannot really see anything out of the window, outside is a concrete well sort of thing that has bars on top. The florescent lights are not on and the only light coming in is from the windows which are not covered by the blinds.

Subjective Description:  It is later in the afternoon so the sun is more eastward and is shining in through the windows. The angle that the sun is hitting the basement windows reflects off of the glass in a way that creates light and shadows to be reflected back onto the concrete. The shadow from the bars above the concrete also create shadows down onto the open blinds and wall. I thought this looked interesting just because of the odd angle that the sun is shining in. I also liked it because it created geometric shapes that reflected off of the window glass onto the concrete wall.

1. Fall Sunset in Vermont

Cyc: bottom AP7450 at 50%, top R76 at full

Back light: one AP7450 at full, two RE442 at 50%

Top light: one AP2100 at 25%

Angle: All back light with one top light

When I think of a sunset, I think of objects silhouetted against a warm sky that fades from one color to the next.  I wanted the warmer colors near the bottom of the cyc since the sun would be sinking towards the horizon and the cool blue of night higher up.  I also used only back light to show the sun was behind the person and that was the only source of light.

2. Spring Sunrise in Montauk

Cyc: bottom G990 at 50% with AP7450 at 25%, top G820 at 75%

Top side light: RE442 at 50% with G990 at 25%

Top light: AP2100 at 50% with texture, G820 at 50%

Angle: Top light and back side light

When I thought of Montauk, I thought of the beach with a sunrise.  Therefore I used a gentle purple and orange on the bottom of the cyc and a cool gray/blue for the top.  I then uses textures and golds, blues and purples to make the floor look like the sunrise reflecting off of the ocean water.

3. Summer Noon in Hawaii

Cyc: bottom R65 at full, top RE130 at full

Top light: two RE442 at 50% and one AP2100 at 25%

Top side light: three of AP2100 at 50% and three of RE442 at 75%

Angle: Top and side light

I have never been to Hawaii but I would assume a hot mid-summer day would have a crisp blue sky and a continuous flood of warm orange sunlight.  I used top and side light to simulate the sun coming down from directly above the person while the cyc is a cool piercing blue.

4. Winter Afternoon in Maine

Cyc: bottom Re442 at full, top L709 at 75%

Side light: 3 with RE442  at 50%, two with L709 at 25%

Top light: one with RE442 at 50%

Angle: Mainly side light with a  little top light.

I used mainly side light with a  little top light to simulate the sun slowly beginning to set. The colors of nature in winter to me also appear to always be cooler and therefore I used a crisp pale blue and cool toned yellow not he cyc.

The lights used in this stage picture:

Cyc top: G995 (35%), G970 (17%), G740 (42%), BLUE (50%)

Cyc bottom: AP6300 (9%), AP1800 (90%), G395FULL

Stage: AP2220FULL, 54 degree elevation angle, direct back light; NC (47%), 42 degree elevation angle, 48 degree side angle; AP2200FULL, 32 degree elevation angle, 56 degree back angle, SL; AP2190FULL, 0 degree elevation angle, both SR/SL; AP1800FULL, -19 degree elevation angle, 56 degree back angle, both SR/SL; AP7250 (37%), -19 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle, both SR/SL.

This lighting depicts the moment because the bright orange-yellows setting towards the bottom of the photo, leave an ombré effect that fades into a lighter hue of blues and purples and then into a darker blue towards the top of the sky. The shadow and intensity of the reds and oranges against the sides of the model, along with the slight silhouette created, give even more of an effect that the sun gives while setting.

Cyc top: AP3520 (69%), AP3600 (29%), AP2140 (42%), RED 0%.

Cyc bottom: AP2110 (32%), G335FULL, AP8840 (29%), BLUE 0%.

Stage: NC (25%), 54 degree elevation angle, direct back light; YELLOW (25%), 37 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle, SL; YELLOW (9%), 37 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle, SR; AP3800 (30%), 23 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle, SL; AP3800 (16%), 23 degree elevation angle. 56 degree side angle, SR; AP2220FULL, -19 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle, SL; AP2020 (82%), -19 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle, SR.

Sunrises tend to bring in lighter and cooler tones that seem more gentle and create shadows with a less harsh effect and a brighter glow. This is a depiction of a sunrise because the orange of the sun rising blends into a very light purple and an even lighter blue that becomes the daylight sky The shadows on the model are also coming from higher angles as opposed to lower angles.

Cyc top: NC (85%), AP2000 (31%), BLUE 0%, AP2190FULL.

Cyc bottom: NC 0%, AP5400 (0%), AP3520FULL, AP2080 (39%).

Stage: NC FULL, 54 degree elevation angle, direct back light, center; AP6150 (73%), 42 degree elevation angle, 48 degree side angle, SL; AP6150 (30%), 42 degree elevation angle, 48 degree side angle, SR; AP6150 (56%), 51 degree elevation angle SL; AP6150 (51%), 51 degree elevation angle, SR; G680 (15%), 27 degree elevation angle, SL; G680 (47%), 27 degree elevation angle, SR.

This image portrays a hot day at noon in Hawaii. The sun is just about to reach its peak height creating a yellow-blue tinge at the top of the screen/cyc due to the sun’s position, and a clear blue sunny day closer towards the middle and bottom of the cyc.

Cyc top: G109 (95%), RED 0%, GRN 0%, BLUE (8%).

Cyc bottom: YELLOW 76%, RED 0%, GRN (0%), BLUE (69%).

Stage: NC FULL, 54 degree elevation angle, direct back light, center; AP6300 (42%), 42 degree elevation angle, 48 degree side angle, SL; AP4630 (66%), 42 degree elevation angle, 48 degree side angle, SR; AP2000FULL, 61 degree elevation angle, SL; AP2030FULL, 61 degree elevation angle, SR; AP2140FULL, 54 degree elevation angle, direct back light, center.

This is a portrayal of a winter afternoon in Maine as the days end earlier in the winter, and the sun is starting its descend. It isn’t quite a sunset yet, but the sky begins to glow a warm, pinkish hue, and a soft yellow can be seen towards where the sun is beginning to set. The shadows cast a blueish/yellow silhouette and, in this photo, are cast mostly by back light.

Time: Wednesday evening

Objective Description: The sun was setting, and it turned the grad hall a soft shade of pink.

Subjective Description: Unfortunately, I can’t see the sunset from my room. However, I can always tell when the sun is setting because the grad hall, which I can see from my room, turns a romantic shade of pink. It makes the brick look much more softer and welcoming. The buildings and campus of Hofstra are already beautiful, but take on a completely new and wonderful feel in the pink light of the sunset.

Theme: Desire Advertisement, Campari Liquor

The lighting in this advertisement makes the woman look powerful and attractive. Between the lighting and costuming, I’d say it’s a desire-based advertisement that uses white light and backdrop to highlight these aspects.

Source: http://abcnews.go.com/US/video/super-bowl-ad-pokemon-celebrates-20-years-36676442

Description: This is an ad for Pokoemon Go! Two figures standing opposite each other in a stadium, the lighting on the figure in the foreground stage right is lit from the side/front, though that’s the back of the figure. A sort of general wash but with a lot of extra white light, because it’s stadium lights. The figure in the back stage left is lit from the front, and is actually facing those lights, also a bright white wash for stadium lights.

Photo for the fragrance, “Uninhibited” by Cher. Found via google image search, direct link here. As the website it came from has since shut down, all I have is the direct link.

Advertisement model/Desire.

A soft, but bright angled side light illuminates part of your face, swathing the other half in soft, seductive shadows. A higher, angled sidelight highlights just how much skin is on display, focusing on your collarbones and shoulders. You sit on a cement staircase, demurely curling over your body – whether to preserve your modesty or allude to yet unseen uncovered skin is unknown – therein lies the allure.

Date: 4/13/16 Time: 6 am  Location: Kevin’s room 

Objective: The light is simply a room full of black light posters with a black lightbulb illuminating the posters of the room; and the sunlight as it gently rises.

Subjective: What fascinated me when I witnessed it happen was that the black light reflecting off the pictures, providing a ominous-purple glow. But then, when the sun begins to rise, and let’s in the bright, yellow light it looked like the room was possessed by a spirit I.e, the blacklight and the sun slowly washed away the evil as the blacklight faded away with the sun. 

Date: 3/30 Time: 6:45 Location: Montauk Light House

Objective Description: watched the sunrise on the rocks and witnessed the many colors that come up before and during the sunrise. created a calming and peaceful environment.

Subjective Description: I went to the Montauk Lighthouse where I watched the sunrise. I went with Richie and we woke up at 3 in the morning and left by 4 to get to the lighthouse. The view was beautiful and there were so many colors that lit up the sky. There was a moment where the was a rainbow in the sky and then it suddenly turned back into blue and then the sun finally rose up and it was a moment like the lion king. In that moment all of my worries left my brain and I was so grateful I got to witness such an incredible view that most people don’t usually get to see.

Location: Hammer Lab, 11pm

Objective Description: Bright, cool fluorescent lights strongly illuminate the room, leaving no darkness and very dim shadows regardless of time of day.

Subjective Description: The bright lights are over-bearing and give the students burning the midnight oil the feeling of being under the lamp at the dentist. The room has an almost sterile feeling, white walls under white lights, allowing not even the faintest of shadows, even as the hours grow late into the night.