Lighting Observation

1) DATE-TIME-LOCATION: 5/5/2021 – 8:00 pm – Alumni House

2) OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: Fifteen rectangular overhead lights shine down on the eleven plexiglass cubicles and computers in the alumni house.

3) SUBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: As I sit down in my swivel chair for work, my head darts up as the lights flicker from old electrical wiring. The building itself is already creepy, but as the overheads switch on and off it forces my head up to see the reflections of the light bouncing off the plexiglass, creating multiple orbs of light in each panel– something that I had never noticed before. I could not help but be a little nervous as I am the only one working in the worn down building tonight.

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Lighting Observation

1) DATE-TIME-LOCATION: May 12th 2021, 7:30 PM, the Colonial Square Far East Resident Safety Representative booth.

2) OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: The sunlight.

3) SUBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: As the sun begins to set, it illuminates portions of the clouds in the sky. The sides facing the sun are a bright yellow color, and create a very happy and relaxing feel. The sunlight also shines down on the field next to the booth, making the grass appear golden yellow. The setting sunlight creates a feeling of peace as the world slowly fades into night.

 

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Lighting Observations

1) DATE-TIME-LOCATION: A few days ago, evening time, in my 12th floor Enterprise dorm room.

2) OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: The sunset.

3) SUBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: My 12th floor room gives me a beautiful view of the sunset. Bright white/yellow light floods the sky as the sun begins to set over New York City. White rays from the sun burst through the clouds, creating an angelic feel. As the sun begins to dip below the horizon, the sky turns shades of orange and pink. Although the sun disappears, the light coming from it does not. Beams of light remain, illuminating the sky.

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Lighting Observation

1) DATE-TIME-LOCATION: Last night (May 11th 2021), sometime before 12AM, in my 12th floor Enterprise dorm room.

2) OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: The artificial light coming from my Windows laptop.

3) SUBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: The artificial blue light stings my eyes as I race to finish my forensic science lab report. The light is bright enough to burn my eyes, but not bright enough to illuminate my keyboard. The bright laptop screen makes for a stark contrast with the dark room around it. The glowing rectangle is engulfed by shadows.

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Lighting Observation

1) DATE-TIME-LOCATION: Last night, sometime past 12AM, in my 12th floor Enterprise dorm room.

2) OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: The light coming from my LED desk lamp.

3) SUBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: The harsh light coming from my LED desk lamp is the only thing that illuminates my room. The light is extremely harsh and bright. Although the light appears white, it seems to have slight blue/green undertones. The small light creates a powerful beam of light that helps me find my way through my dark dorm room.

 

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Lighting Observation

1) DATE-TIME-LOCATION: Sometime 1-2 weeks ago in my 12th floor Enterprise dorm room.

2) OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: The sunlight shining on the side of Vander Poel that faces my building.

3) SUBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: The sunrise casts beautiful orange light on to the side of Vander Poel. The light itself is so bright that it makes the building itself appear orange. The light offers warmth and comfort against a contrasting blue/purple sky.

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Light Lab/Seasons

THEME: Fall Sunset in Vermont

LIGHTING INSTRUMENTS USED:

  • Cyc-1, R15
  • Cyc-2, R80
  • Cyc-3,R27
  • Par on 1st Pipe SL, R316
  • Par on 1st Pipe SR, R 16
  • Ellipsoidal on 1st Pipe SL, Leaves Realistic
  • Ellipsoidal on 1st Pipe SR, Leaves Realistic
  • Ellipsoidal on 2nd Pipe SL, Leaves Realistic
  • Ellipsoidal on 2nd Pipe SR, Leaves Realistic

WHY? When I looked up “Fall Sunset in Vermont” all of the pictures were beautiful orangish-pink skies peaking through trees, and I tries to create the same essence

THEME: Easter Sunrise in a Gothic Cathedral

LIGHTING INSTRUMENTS USED:

  • Cyc-1, R15
  • Cyc-2, R80
  • Cyc-3,R27
  • Cyc-4, R126
  • Par on 1st Pipe SL, R316
  • Ellipsoidal on 1st Pipe SL, Church Window, G101
  • Ellipsoidal SL Boom, R51

WHY? There’s something purple and clean about a spring sunrise so I tried to recreate the feeling here, adding the Church Window gobo to help with the Cathedral setting.

THEME: Noon on a Hot Summer Day in the Caribbean

LIGHTING INSTRUMENTS USED:

  • Cyc-2, R80
  • Cyc-4, R126
  • Par on 1st Pipe SL, R316
  • Par on 1st Pipe SR, R316
  • Ellipsoidal on 1st Pipe SL, 5800
  • Ellipsoidal on 1st Pipe SL, R361
  • Ellipsoidal on 1st Pipe SR, 2100
  • Ellipsoidal on 2nd Pipe SL, Fern, 5800
  • Ellipsoidal on 2nd Pipe SR, Fern, 5800
  • Par on 2nd Pipe SL, 2100
  • Par on 2nd Pipe SR, 2100
  • Ellipsoidal SL Boom
  • Ellipsoidal SR Boom, R05

WHY? I went for a tropical vibe, warm and colorful, green from trees, blue from the ocean, and orange from the sun. I also used the Fern gobo to represent brush and nature.

THEME: Winter Afternoon Just Before the Snow

LIGHTING INSTRUMENTS USED:

  • Cyc-1, R15
  • Cyc-2, R80
  • Cyc-3,R27
  • Cyc-4, R126
  • Par on 1st Pipe SL
  • Par on 1st Pipe SR
  • Par on 2nd Pipe SL
  • Par on 2nd Pipe SR
  • Ellipsoidal on 1st Pipe SL, Dec. Tree
  • Ellipsoidal on 1st Pipe SR, Dec. Tree
  • Ellipsoidal on 2nd Pipe SL, Dec. Tree
  • Ellipsoidal on 2nd Pipe SR, Dec. Tree
  • Ellipsoidal w/ Scroller 2nd Pipe Center, 2010
  • Ellipsoidal FOH SR, R55

WHY? I tried to create a stark, cold vibe. I did not use a lot of color and the colors I did use were cool blue tones. I didn’t want to overdo it with the blue however, I wanted something more gray like the winter sky before a snow storm. I also used the Dec. Tree gobo to add to the barrenness.

 

 

 

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Light Lab/Photo Observation Recreation

Found on Pintrest No Original Site Available

 

THEME: Artificial Light

LIGHTING INSTRUMENTS USED:

  • Cyc-2, R80
  • Par on 1st Pipe, R316
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Photo Observation

The Whitney Summer 2019

THEME: Surreal

DESCRIPTION: On a dark hill with a low ceiling, single bulbs hand above in a grid, like they’re floating in darkness. Eerily enchanting.

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Photo Observation

Snail Mail Concert Summer 2019

THEME: Summer

DESCRIPTION: A purple and blue light shines into the crowd. Hear the guitar while shrouded in bright purple haze. Carefree we dance in the darkness illuminated by colored light. This is Summer.

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