Light Lab Project 4/18

Posted on April 18, 2021 by previousstudent

1) A Fall sunset in Vermont

  • Cyc Altman- R21
  • Two 36 degree source 4s with gobo- Foliage Breakup Close-Up
    • SR on 2nd pipe in L106
    • SL on 2nd pipe in R2004
  • Two 26 degree source 4s
    • FOH SR in R313
    • FOH SL in R22

A fall sunset in Vermont in my mind means lots of warm tones due to the leaves and the bright sun as it sets. I chose a gobo and used green and red for the foliage. The cyc lights are meant to look like the sun, and the subject is covered in hues of orange and yellow.

2) Easter sunrise in a Gothic Cathedral

  • Two Cyc Altmans- L798 and R15
  • 26 degree source 4
    • CS of 2nd pipe with gobo- Church Window and in R55
  • 50 degree source 4
    • SL Boom in L179
  • 8” Fresnel
    • CS of 2nd pipe in L164

Gothic cathedrals are infamous for their stained glass windows that seem to glow during sunrise and sunset. I wanted to capture that energy as much as possible in my use of the window gobo. Additionally, sunrises typically have elements of soft yellows and oranges, but they also have the remaining cool tones left from the night disappearing, hence my use of purple on the cyc.

3) Noon on a hot Summer day in the Caribbean

  • Two Cyc Altmans- G835 and G840
  • Two 36 degree source 4s
    • SR on 2nd pipe with gobo- Pool of Water and in L141
    • SL on 2nd pipe with gobo- Wild Palms and in R4460
  • 26 degree source 4
    • SR of FOH in L104
  • 6” Fresnel CS on 1st pipe in R3442

The Caribbean has lots of vibrant blues and greens between the sky, water, and foliage. I chose to use the cyc to represent the sky, and the gobos to show the plants and water. Additionally, noon is one of the hottest times of the day and especially in tropical areas it shines quite brightly, which is why I used the direct yellow light to shine straight down on the subject.

4) Winter afternoon just before the snow

  • Two Cyc Altmans- L209 and 2020
  • 36 degree source 4
    • SL Boom with gobo- Overcast and in 2090
  • 8” Fresnel CS on 2nd pipe in G880
  • 6” Fresnel CS on 1st pipe in G870

Right before a snow storm, it is usually bleak and full of gray. I used different shades of gray, white, and blue in order to create the feeling of the coolness before snow. Additionally, I used a cloud gobo in order to further the effect of an overcast sky during winter.

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Light Lab

Posted on April 18, 2021 by previousstudent

1) A Fall sunset in Vermont

Cyc Lights: 8200, R27, 2190, R15

par64mfl: no color

36 degree Source Four: 6600, 6500

The vibrant colors of the sunset in Vermont illuminate the model. The lack of gradient symbolizes the crisp mountains of the landscape, mixing into a pale amber as it lights the ground.

2) Easter sunrise in a Gothic Cathedral

Cyc Lights: 7900, 8450, 6200, 6800

Gobo: Window Chancery in 36 degree Source Four, no color

par64mfl: 6200, 6800

par64wfl: 7900, 8450

A more gentle spring sunset is represented through a soft gradient of white, to amber to pink, very similar to Easter colors. The light shines through the Gothic Cathedral’s giant window as the light encompasses the building’s guests.
3) Noon on a hot Summer day in the Caribbean

Cyc Lights: No Color, L117

Gobo: Palm in 36 degree Source Four, No Color

par64wfl: 7750, R316

par 64 mfl: L764, 6500

The pure, light blue on the cyc is representative of both the clear skies and water in the Caribbean. The palm leaf gobo adds to the island feel and the warm lighting allows for a more toasty environment.

4) Winter afternoon just before the snow

Cyc: G870

Gobo: Cloud 8 in 36 degree Source Four, 4720

26 degree Source Fours: R398, no color

Right before it snows, the sky gets grey and the clouds gather overhead, as is shown with the off-white cyc and cloud gobo. Although still, light, it the stage is darker as the weather worsens.

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Light Lab Project

Posted on April 18, 2021 by previousstudent

Fall sunset in Vermont

3 Altman cyc lights: R27-Medium Red, R80-Primary Blue, R15-Deep Straw

Front light: One 26 degree Source 4: R20-Medium Amber

Sidelight: Two 36 degree source 4s: R27-Medium Red, R22-Deep Amber; Leaves Realistic

When I think of Fall I think of very warm colors with red and orange leaves everywhere, hence the choice of gobos. I wanted it to look like the Sun was shining right on the person. I chose to make the background pink to contrast with the orange and yellow tones but still maintain the warmth.

Easter Sunrise in a Gothic Cathedral

2 Altman cyc lights: R80-Primary Blue, R15-Deep Straw

Sidelight: Four 36 degree Source 4s: R80-Primary Blue, R336-Billington Pink, R58-Deep Lavender, R92-Turquoise; Gobo: Church Window

Backlight: 1 PAR can (64mfl): L102-Light Amber

Churches tend to have a lot of stained glass, and considering the gobo is called “Church Window” I think it’s quite fitting. I chose colors that are in the typical Easter color scheme. Since this person is standing in the cathedral, I wanted the “sunlight” to be less harsh.

Noon on a hot summer day in the Caribbean

2 Altman cyc lights: R80-Primary Blue, R126-Green Cyc Silk

Front light: One 26 degree Source 4: L102-Light Amber

Sidelight: Two 36 degree Source 4s: R130-Medium Blue Green Silk, Gobo-Foliage Jungle; R72-Azure Blue, Gobo-Water Shimmering

Top light: One 6” Fresnel: L102-Light Amber

Back light: One 8” Fresnel: 8450-Spanked Pink

The bright yellow light shows how intense the sun is. Cyan is a rather tropical color, and the pink is as well (it also adds some warmth to contrast from the cool blues and greens.)

Winter afternoon just before the snow

2 Altman Cyc Lights: R80-Primary Blue, R15-Deep Straw

Front light: One 26 degree Source 4: R55-Lilac

Side light: Two 36 degree Source 4s: R57-Lavender, R78-Trudy Blue

Top light: One 6” Fresnel: L102-Light Amber

I wanted there to be a lot of cool tones to represent the cold weather and winter, but I didn’t make the color too white since it is not snowing yet. There is just the tiniest bit of sunlight left.

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Light Lab

Posted on April 18, 2021 by previousstudent

Fall Sunset in Vermont

LIGHTS USED: 

3rd Pipe: Cyc #1 – R4260 – Cal Blue – 10% Intensity, Cyc #2 – L550 – ALD Gold – 10% Intensity, Cyc #4 – R317 – Apricot – 20% Intensity 

2nd Pipe: Par 64mfl/GE FFR – R20 – Medium Amber – 100% Intensity, Par 64mfl/GE FFR – R15 – Deep Straw – 100% Intensity 

1st Pipe: 6” Fres/Altman – R40 – Wild Salmon – 90% Intensity 

SR Boom: 36° Source Four/ETC 436 – G905 – Dark Blue – 50% Intensity

SL Boom: 36° Source Four/ETC 436 – G905 – Dark Blue – 50% Intensity

 

When I picture a sunset in Vermont in the fall I imagine people standing near a lake on the edge of the forest. The sky is a mix of pinks, blues, and purples, with a heavy accent of oranges. I wanted to try to keep all of those colors in the design but have them mix coherently. 

Easter Sunrise in a Gothic Cathedral

LIGHTS USED:

3rd Pipe: Cyc #1 – R4260 – Cal 60 Blue – 10% Intensity, Cyc #4 – R121 – Blue Diffusion – 30% Intensity 

1st Pipe: 36° Source Four/ETC 436 – R151 – Hamburg Lavender – Gobo 608 – Church Window – 100% Intensity, Par 64wfl/GE FFS – R55 – Lilac – 30% Intensity, 6” Fres/Altman – R310 – Daffodil – 20% Intensity

SR Boom: 36° Source Four/ETC 436 – R46 – Magenta – 30% 

SL Boom: 26° Source Four/ETC 426 – R14 – Medium Straw – 30% Intensity

FOH: 26° Source Four/ETC 426 – R2460 – Forgot this colors name – 10% Intensity 

I have never attended a church service during Easter but when I hear Gothic Cathedral I immediately picture the Hunchback of Notre Dame.  I wanted to depict someone standing by the window looking out as they bask in the rising sun before the church fills with worshippers. 

Noon on a hot summer day in the Caribbean 

LIGHTS USED: 

3rd Pipe: Cyc #3 – R313 – Light Relief Yellow – 70% Intensity

2nd Pipe: Par 64mfl/GE FFR – R64 – Light Steel Blue – 50% Intensity, Par 64mfl/GE FFR – R71 – Sea Blue – 30% Intensity 

1st Pipe: 6” Fres/Altman – R72 – Azure Blue – 100% Intensity

SL Boom: 36° Source Four/ETC 436 – R363 – Aquamarine – 10% Intensity, 36° Source Four/ETC 436 – R365 – Tharon Delft Blue – 100% Intensity 

SR Boom: 36° Source Four/ETC 436 – R363 – Aquamarine – 10% Intensity, 36° Source Four/ETC 436 – R365 – Tharon Delft Blue – 100% Intensity 

FOH: 26° Source Four/ETC 426 – R05 – Rose Tint – 20% Intensity 

I wanted this image to be someone swimming in the ocean under the intense sun. Noon is when the sun is at its highest point so it would be extremely bright. I wanted to incorporate that bright yellow and then give ocean vibes on the stage floor. 

Winter Afternoon just before snow

LIGHTS USED: 

3rd Pipe: Cyc #2 – R53 – Pale Lavender – 20% Intensity 

2nd Pipe: Par 64mfl/GE FFR – R94 – Kelly Green – 100% Intensity, Par 64mfl/GE FFR – R77 – Green Blue  – 100% Intensity 

1st Pipe: 6” Fres/Altman – R95 – Medium Blue Green – 100% Intensity

SR Boom: 36° Source Four/ETC 436 – R07 – Pale Yellow – 20% Intensity

FOH: 26° Source Four/ETC 426 – R362 – Tipton Blue – 40% Intensity

I wanted to capture the green grass that is usually still seen but covered in a blue frost. When I picture that it is about to snow the sky is usually a light grey with a hint of lavender, I wanted my model to be standing underneath the pale setting sun and everything seemingly quiet. 

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Four Seasons Light Lab Project

Posted on April 18, 2021 by previousstudent

1.A Fall Sunset In Vermont

Lights used:

36Deg. Srce 4 ETC 436, R54
PAR64wfl/ GE FFS, R316
36Deg. Srce 4 ETC 436, No color, Gobo: Leaves Foliage
36Deg. Srce 4 ETC 436, No color, Gobo: Leaves Foliage
Cyc Lights: R126, R27, R15

When I think of a fall sunset, I imagine the deep orange sky with the rays of sun poking through the trees from all around

2. Easter Sunrise in a Gothic Cathedral

Lights Used:

PAR64wfl/ GE FFS, R316
PAR64mfl/ GE FFR, R316
36Deg. Srce 4 ETC 436, 3100, Gobo: Chruch Window
6″ Fresnel, R3216
Cyc Lights: R126, R27, R80, R15

Ive never been to a gothic cathedral because I’m jewish so I’m not sure what it REALLY looks like, but i can imagine a pink-ish sky from the sunrise mixed with the stained glass windows surrounding the inside

3. Noon on a hot summer day in the carribean

Lights used:

26Deg. Srce 4 ETC 426, 6800
36Deg. Srce 4 ETC 436, R361
36Deg. Srce 4 ETC 436, no Color, Gobo: Palm
PAR64wfl/ GE FFS, R316
6″ Fresnel, R3216
PAR64mfl/ GE FFR, R316
Cyc Lights: R126, R80, R15

The gobo didn’t come out exactly how i wanted it to, but the bright blue sky with the sun beating down overhead mixed with the shade of the palm trees

4. Winter Afternoon just before the snow

Lights Used

26Deg. Srce 4 ETC 426, R15
50Deg. Srce 4 ETC 450, L202
36Deg. Srce 4 ETC 436, no Color, Gobo: Starry
6″ Fresnel, R3216
8″ Fresnel, R80
Cyc Lights: R126, R80, R15

The sky turns almost a blue-ish/gray before the snow falls. I did add a few flurries for the effect that it was starting to coming down at this exact moment. The area feels bleak and muted.

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Light Lab #2

Posted on April 17, 2021 by previousstudent

1) A Fall sunset in Vermont

INSTRUMENTS USED:

  • #1 Cyc, R15 (Yellow)
  • #2 Cyc, R80 (Blue)
  • #3 Cyc, R27 (Red)
  • 26 Degree Source Four, ETC 426, Upper Stage Right, 6800 (Butterscotch)
  • 36 Degree Source Four, ETC 436, Stage Right with Distant Trees Gobo, 7700 (Peach Amber)

INSPIRATION: When thinking about a fall sunset in Vermont, I envision the colorful trees and the golden sun. I added a lot of orange light to capture the feel of the fall leaves and added various pinks and yellows to captivate the various colors present in a sunset. The pink backdrop represents the sky and the various colors it turns during a sunset. I made the golden light particularly distinct to represent the setting sun, and added a tree Gobo to captivate the shadows cast by the fall trees when the sun begins to set.

2) Easter sunrise in a Gothic Cathedral

INSTRUMENTS USED:

  • #1 Cyc, R15 (Yellow)
  • #2 Cyc, R80 (Blue)
  • #3 Cyc, R27 (Red)
  • 26 Degree Source Four, ETC 426, Front Stage Left with Anglican Window Gobo, 4740 (Monday Morning Blue)
  • 26 Degree Source Four, ETC 426, 2nd Pipe, Center Stage with 70’s Gobo, 4740 (Monday Morning Blue)
  • Par64wfl, GE FFS, 1st Pipe, Stage Left, L004 (Medium Bastard Amber)
  • Par64mfl, GE FFR, 2nd Pipe, Stage Left, L007 (Pale Yellow)

INSPIRATION: Gothic Cathedrals are typically large and contain little to no artificial light, and therefore rely on natural light to illuminate it’s contents. This inspired me to keep the stage relatively dark. The addition of blue and purple light is meant to capture the color of the sky at early dawn hours, when night has just begun to transition to day. I utilized two different Gobo’s to represent the patterns cast by stained glass windows and ceilings when light passes through the cathedral.

3) Noon on a hot Summer day in the Caribbean

INSTRUMENTS USED:

  • #1 Cyc, R15 (Yellow)
  • #2 Cyc R80 (Blue)
  • #4 Cyc R126 (Green)
  • 6” Fresnel, Overhead, Center Stage, 2240 (Apollo Straw 1/4 CTS)
  • 36 Degree Source Four, ETC 436, Stage Right with Wild Palms Gobo, L007 (Pale Yellow)
  • 36 Degree Source Four, ETC 436, Stage Left with Wild Palms Gobo, L007 (Pale Yellow)
  • 26 Degree Source Four, ETC 426, Upper Stage Right, 2240 (Apollo Straw 1/4 CTS)
  • 26 Degree Source Four, ETC 426, Upper Stage Left, 2240 (Apollo Straw 1/4 CTS)
  • 50 Degree Source Four, ETC 450, SL Boom, Stage Left, L007 (Pale Yellow)

INSPIRATION: When thinking of the Caribbean, I envision a sunny beach complimented by a bright blue sky. Noon is when the sun is highest in the sky, leading me to include a lot of bright white and yellow light into my photo. I also added palm Gobo’s to convey the feeling of being on a tropical beach. The blue backdrop is meant to represent the sky and the ocean.

4) Winter afternoon just before the snow

INSTRUMENTS USED:

  • #1 Cyc, R15 (Yellow)
  • #2 Cyc, R80 (Blue)
  • #3 Cyc, R27 (Red)
  • #4 Cyc, R126 (Green)
  • 6″ Fresnel, Overhead, Center Stage, 2110 (Apollo Orange 3/4 CTO)
  • 36 Degree Source Four, ETC 436, 2nd Pipe, Back Stage Right with Snowflake Fall Gobo, 2040 (Apollo Blue 1/4 CTB)
  • 36 Degree Source Four, ETC 436, 2nd Pipe, Back Stage Left with Snowflake Fall Gobo, 2040 (Apollo Blue 1/4 CTB)
  • Par64wfl, GE FFS, Stage Right, L237 (CID to Tungsten)
  • Par64wfl, GE FFS, Stage Left, L237 (CID to Tungsten)

INSPIRATION: Winter days are “short,” meaning the sun begins to set in the afternoon. Knowing this, I wanted to create a photo that captivated dusk and the transition from day to night. As a result I added a lot of cool toned purple and blue light. I captivated the setting sun through various orange and yellow colored lights. I chose to include a lot of orange because sometimes, before a snow storm occurs, the sky will change colors (yellow, purple, orange, etc.). I added snowflake Gobo’s with blue gels to captivate the traditional winter weather.

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photo observation

Posted on April 17, 2021 by previousstudent

  1. ATTRIBUTION: Original photo taken by me and LX Beams
  2. THEME: Nightlife
  3. LIGHTING INSTRUMENTS USED:
    1. 1 cyc light R27
    2. 2 36 degree source four- second pipe- left and right
    3. 1 26 Degree Source Four – Center 2nd pipe
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Light Observation

Posted on April 16, 2021 by previousstudent

1) DATE-TIME-LOCATION: 4/14/2021 – 10:00am – the tent in front of Lowe

2) OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: The sunlight bled through the blue and yellow pattern of the top of the tent, tinging the freshly planted grass and dirt between a sunflower yellow.

3) SUBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: The sheets of cloud cleared as I was immersed in a strong yellow lighting, immediately lifting my spirits and mood. The heat from the light encompassed me, keeping me warm on a brisk, Spring day, providing me with comfort as I tried my best to get everything that needed to get done for the week, done.

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Light Observation

Posted on April 15, 2021 by previousstudent
  1. WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, April 15, 2021; 1:15 pm-my room in Suffolk Hall
  2. OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: It is gray and rainy outside. There are no lights on in my room
  3. SUBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: I wish so badly that I could survive without the warmth from my lamp or the gentle glow from my fairy lights. Even though there’s a blanket of clouds outside my window the sun is lost underneath it somewhere. However, the darkness in my room is overwhelming. The dim white light that is washing my room is not enough for the middle of the afternoon.
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Photo Observation

Posted on April 15, 2021 by previousstudent

ATTRIBUTION: June 15th, 2020 Rochester NY

THEME: Inspiring

Description: The the stars shine brightly through the night sky. The white of the stars contrast the deep black of the ever expanding cosmos.

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