Drama 16 Stage Lighting

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.

1. ATTRIBUTION: Brian Ach on Getty Images; LX Beams
2. THEME: Romance
3. DESCRIPTION: Lighting instruments used:

   2 cyc lights, R27-Medium Red; and R80-Primary Blue

   2 front lights: Two 26 degree source 4s, R32-Medium Salmon Pink

   4 side lights: Two 50 degree source 4s, L104-Deep Amber

   Two 36 degree source 4s, L029-Plasma Red; Gobo-Breakup Roses

   1 top light: 6” Fresnel, L104-Deep Amber

1. A Fall Sunset in Vermont

The warm background colors remind me of the changing of the leaves during fall. Not quite earthy but not quite summer tones are the colors that encompass the fall atmosphere

RE007

25% intensity

52 degree elevation angle

21 degree side angle

17 feet above deck

3 feet stage right of the model

8 feet down stage of the model

14 foot throw

RE007

25% intensity

52 degree elevation angle

21 degree side angle

17 feet above the deck

3ft stage left of the model

8ft down stage of the model

14 foot throw

54/67

75% intensity

27 degree elevation angle

12ft above deck

12ft sr of model

Direct side light to model

13 ft throw

95/95

25% intensity

42 degree elevation angle

48 degree side angle

17 feet above the deck

9 feet stage right of the model

8 feet down stage of model

16 foot throw

95/95

25% intensity

42 degree elevation angle

48 degree side angle

17 feet above the deck

9 feet stage left of the model

8 feet downstage of the model

16 f00t throw

2. Spring Sunrise

Spring is the season that provides more of a pastel palette to nature. I tried to incorporate some pastel flowery colors directly onto the model.

RE243

50% intensity

27 degree elevation angle

12 feet above the deck

12 feet stage right of the model

Direct sidelight to the model

13 foot throw

RE007

50% intensity

42 degree elevation angle

48 degree side angle

17 feet above the deck

9 feet stage right of the model

8 feet down sage of model

16 foot throw

AP3180

50% intensity

90 degree elevation angle

17 feet above the deck

Center on the model

Direct downlight on model

11 foot throw

RE007

50% intensity

42 degree elevation angle

48 degree side angle

17 feet above the deck

9 feet stage left of the model

8 feet downstage of model

16 foot throw

AP2020

75% intensity

27 degree elevation angle

12 feet above the deck

12 feet stage left of the model

Direct sidelight of model

13 foot throw

Fall sunset

RE007

25% intensity

52 degree elevation angle

21 degree side angle

17 feet above the deck

3 feet stage right of the model

8 feet down stage of the model

14 foot throw

RE007

25% intensity

52 degree elevation angle

21 degree side angle

17 feet above the deck

3 feet stage left of the model

8 feet down stage of the model

14 foot throw

54/67

75% intensity

27 degree elevation angle

12 feet above the deck

12 feet stage right of the model

Direct side light to the model

13 foot throw

95/95

25% intensity

42 degree elevation angle

48 degree side angle

17 feet above the deck

9 feet stage right of the model

8 feet down stage of the model

16 foot throw

95/95

25% intensity

42 degree elevation angle

48 degree side angle

17 feet above the deck

9 feet stage left of the model

8 feet down stage of the model

16 foot throw

3. Hot Summer in Hawaii

Warm colors are most common to show up in Hawaii. Hawaiian flowers are vibrant and plentiful, so I tried to incorporate some of those colors directly onto the model. I also equate Hawaii with relaxation, so I wanted calming colors to be present.

54/67

75% intensity

27 degree elevation angle

12 feet above the deck

12 feet stage right of the model

Direct side light to the model

13 foot throw

27/67

25% intensity

42 degree elevation angle

48 degree side angle

17 feet above the deck

9 feet stage right of the model

8 feet down stage of the model

16 foot throw

RE 007

25% intensity

52 degree elevation angle

21 degree side angle

17 feet above the deck

3 feet stage right of the model

8 feet down stage of model

14 foot throw

RE007

25% intensity

52 degree elevation angle

21 degree side angle

17 feet above the deck

3 feet stage left of model

8 feet down stage of the model

14 foot throw

67/13

25% intensity

42 degree elevation angle

48 degree side angle

17 feet above the deck

9 feet stage left of the model

8 feet down stage of the model

16 feet throw

54/54

75% intensity

27 degree elevation angle

12 feet above the deck

12 feet stage left of model

Direct side light to model

13 foot throw

 

4. Winter in North Dakota

Winter is a season that tends to imply cooler tones, considering the cool temperatures. I used white for the bottom of the background to look snowy since North Dakota is a state that gets a lot of snow in winter. I added pale blues and yellows to show a little bit of sun coming through onto the model.

R4515

75% intensity

23 degree elevation angle

56 degree side angle

12 feet above the deck

12 feet stage right of the model

8 feet down stage of the model

16 foot throw

R69

75% intensity

75 degree elevation angle

17 feet above the deck

3 feet stage right of the model

Direct sidelight to the model

11 foot throw

R69

75% intensity

75 degree elevation angle

17 feet above the deck

3 feet stage left of the model

Direct sidelight to the model

11 foot throw

R4515

75% intensity

23 degree elevation angle

56 degree side angle

12 feet above the deck

12 feet stage left of the model

8 feet down stage of the model

16 foot throw