4 Seasons Virtual Light Lab

Fall sunset in Vermont

Lights used: cyc lights (top nc@ 25%, top red @ 75%, top green @ 40%, top blue @ 10% bottom nc@25% , bottom red @ 10%, bottom green @0%, bottom blue @ 30%)

1. Back light- R16 @ 75%- 54 degree elevation, 17 ‘ above deck, centered on model 8’ upstage of model 14’ throw
2. front/ top light- R16@ 50%- 14 degree elevation, 10’ above deck centered on model 16’ downstage of model 16’ throw
3. The colors of the cyc portray the sunset, whereas the little light on the model illustrates the backlit nature of sunsets.

Spring Sunrise in Gothic Cathedral

Cyc lights (top nc@ 50%, top red @ 40%, top green @ 30% , top blue @ 0% bottom nc@75% , bottom red @ 0%, bottom green @ 0%, bottom blue @ 75%)

1. Front light- nc @50% 35 degree elevation 17’ above deck, centered on model 16’ downstage of model, 19’ throw
2. front/ sr light- R303@75%, 48 degree elevation angle, 37 degree side angle, 17’ above deck, 6’ SR of model, 8’ DS of model 15’ throw
3. Front/ SL light- R60 @50%, 17’ above deck, 9’ SL of model, Direct Sidelight to model, 14’ throw
4. The progression in cool to warm colors (bottom to top) on the backdrop portray the colors seen in a sunrise, whereas the balance of warm and cool colors on the model portrays the rising of the sun and the warmth and cool nature of a sunrise.

Summer noon in Hawaii

(Blue Cyc) Cyc lights (top nc@ 75%, top red @ 0%, top green @ 0% , top blue @ 75% bottom nc@50% , bottom red @ 40%, bottom green @ 30%, bottom blue @ 20%)

1. Front SL (AP)- R03@50%- 33 degree elevation angle, 21 degree side angle, 17’ above deck, 6’ SL of model, 16’ DS model, 20’ throw
2. Front Nc@50%, 54 degree elevation, 17’ above deck, Centered on model, 8’ ds of model, 14’ throw
3. Top SR @75%- 51 degree elevation angle, 17’ above deck, 9’ SR of model, Direct sidelight to model 14’ throw
4. The blue-green nature of water, whereas the color on the model portrays the warmth of the sun as well as the cool nature of water. 

Winter afternoon in North Dakota

Cyc lights (top nc@ 50%, top red @ 25%, top green @ 30% , top blue @ 30% bottom nc@ 75% , bottom red @ 20%, bottom green @ 25%, bottom blue @ 10%)

1. Front SL (AP)- R62@60%- 29 degree elevation angle, 37 degree side angle, 17’ above deck, 12’ SR of model, 16’ DS model, 23’ throw
2. Top SR R03@60%- 29 degree elevation angle 37 degree side angle, 17’ above deck, 12’ SR of model, 16’ downstage of model, 23’ throw
3. Back light R13@60%, 54 degree elevation,direct back light 17’ above deck, Centered on model, 8’ US of model, 14’ throw
4. Front foot light R13@30%, -37 degree elevation, 0’ above deck, Centered on model, 8’ ds of model, 10’ throw
5. The darker- nature of the top of the backdrop of cyc shows how the sun is setting, and the warmer toned light on the model portrays the warm nature of a sunset.