Drama 16 Stage Lighting

1) DATE-TIME-LOCATION: 3/25/2021 – 6:30pm – Uniondale

2) OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: The sunlight is dispersed through the clouds as it begins to set, creating a salmon ring that can be seen through the clouds. The clouds soften the light blurring the light.

3) SUBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: The light tries creeping it’s way to me, filtered by the clouds, stopping it from brightening the world and tinting the sky. The clouds soften the usually blinding light of the sun, creating a gentle, pastel color, making the two a perfect pair and creating a sense of calmness.

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2) Google (The Essentialist – Fashion Advertising Updated Daily: Dior Beauty Ad Campaign Spring/Summer 2013)

3) THEME: Advertisement/Desire

4) DESCRIPTION: The shadows of Natalie Portman’s face entice the audience, exaggerating the darkness of her lashes on the right side of her face in an attempt to embellish the mascara brand. The light draws attention to her eyes and the lighting of the backdrop illuminates and outlines her body, creating a heavenly, angelic effect. The beauty highlighted by the lighting makes the audience want to look like her, buy the product, and hope to feel like her.

2) This photo is from Google (What is light? | TheSchoolRun)

3) THEME: Spring

4) DESCRIPTION: Golden sun rays bleed through the spaces between leaves, woods, and air, making its way to raise growing flowers and grass. With every second, nature gets greener. Blades shaded know they will get their attention as the sun moves throughout the day, coating the Earth’s floor, moving around the shadows of the tall trees that soak in the light. The grass the light hits is tinted by the light’s amber tinge, showing off a new, fresh season.

) DATE-TIME-LOCATION:3/11/2021- 12:16pm- NJ House’s Backyard

2) OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: The sun shines down on the still-frozen cover of water on the above-ground, teardrop pool in my backyard. The bright reflection is above the brown tarp that covers the rest of the water in the pool.

3) SUBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: The Spring sun highlights Summer memories, reminding me of pool birthday parties and family barbeques. The glare traces a path for one to jump in the pool, if only it was not a sheet of ice. The sun brightens an area of childhood memories in my backyard and in my mind.

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2) This photo was taken by me in a museum in California.

3) THEME: Single light source (artificial)

4) DESCRIPTION: The circular top, white light creates a heavenly ambience around the artifact. Worn by Tutankhamun, this treasure guarded him from evil. Buried with the Egyptian pharaoh, the lighting  expresses the collar’s divinity and the richness that came with Ancient Egypt. The light sprinkles through the gold, exaggerating the luster of a metal centuries old. It is up for display, just as it was on the shoulders of the pharaoh.

FORMAT (Lighting Observations)
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1) 2/4/2021-11:23 pm- My desk in my room that is in the basement

2) OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: As I sit at my desk, the bright, white light from my lamp shines on my face, overexposing the image portrayed through my laptop camera. The only other light in the room, because it is in the basement, is the dim ceiling light and the sliver of sunlight coming through the curtains. The only light directly on my was the lamp because it was pointed toward my homework.

3) SUBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: It is really shocking to not see something that you are expecting to see. I think a flash of light in terms of stage lighting can evoke a surprising reaction from an audience. It shows the power of lighting. You can totally erase a scene and block out an actors’ features. The weariness that comes from blankness is different from darkness. Both are necessary.

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2) This photo is from a family vacation to Turks and Caicos, taken by me. It was late at night, sometime after dinner.

3) THEME: Night Life

4) DESCRIPTION: When people think of night life, they think of partying, bright lights in dark rooms and a fun time. However, on most nights, life is pretty still. The moon was so bright this night, that the ocean reflected it and my 2017 phone granulated it, illuminating the image. If I could spend every night at the beach I would. This is the night life I want, especially in these times.

1) DATE-TIME-LOCATION: Hempstead Turnpike, 2/24/2021, around 12 pm

2) OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: The sun is brightest this time during the day and the snow makes its glow that much more intense. I was driving and as soon as I turned the corner I was blinded by the reflected sun.

3) SUBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: Such a beautiful sight can be dangerous. The sun supports life, illuminating all of the world’s beauties, but it can be as frightening as it is enticing. The fear that comes with blinding light-no matter how long-is enough to take your breath away. The sheer juxtaposition of something so beautiful making you uncomfortable is unfathomable in itself. Light can make your heart flutter before it makes it drop.

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2) ATTRIBUTE: photo taken by me on The Polar Express in November of 2019, New Hope, PA

3) THEME: Cold

4) DESCRIPTION: Twinkling lights create a magical world within the train as it trails through a dark, crisp night. Inside, the light clash with each other, lighting the shine of puffer jackets and allowing the cerulean bulbs to overtake the colors like the cold air overtook the heated cabins. A sharp, horizontal glow cuts through the image like the bite of the frost on the windows. Vibrant string lights remind us of the holiday season and the chilling weather that pairs with the warmth of our family and friends.

DATE/TIME/LOCATION: 2/14/2021 – 1:00 pm – Rivaaz, Indian restaurant in Pequannock, NJ

OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: The light is leaking through the curtain, providing a slim amount of natural light. It is a huge difference from the bright, cool lighting reflecting off the snow from the outside. The white light from the fixtures in the restaurant is bright for 1 pm on Valentine’s Day, but the warmer than the light outside, highlighting the yellow walls and orange tables.

SUBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: The crisp winter air pushes you through the door, allowing warmer lighting to warm you. As soon as I walked in, I felt comfortable, despite the entryway being physically almost the same temperature as the outside. There was not a huge gust of heated air, but the warmth of artificial light was enough to warm up to. The light provided a homey feeling after surviving the winter cold and the blinding, reflected light from the outdoors.