Light Lab
1) Fall Sunset in Vermont
When I first think of fall, I immediately think of apple picking and all of the colorful leaves falling off the trees. Thus, a fall sunset to me indicates the yellow, orange, and red variations that we can see in fall leaves when they change for the season. There is also an incredibly impeccable brightness that compliments the sky when the sun sets. I used warm colors including red, yellow, and orange that, to me, emulate those qualities.
Top Cyc Lights:
-AP6400 Pilsner Yellow 75%
-R11 Light Straw 25%
-R23 Orange 75%
Bottom Cyc Lights:
-L789 Blood Red 25%
-R19 Fire 50%
-R23 Orange 25%
Model Lighting:
-G388 Gold Rush (full)- 90 degree elevation angle, 17 feet above the deck, centered on model, direct downlight on model, 11 foot throw
-G315 Autumn Glory (full)- 54 degree elevation angle, direct back light, 17 feet above the deck, centered on the model, 8 feet upstage of model, 14 foot throw
-NC (50%)- 48 degree elevation angle, 37 degree side angle, 17 feet above the deck, 6 feet stage right of model, 8 feet downstage of model, 15 foot throw
2) Spring Sunrise in New England
When I first think of a sunrise, I feel a cool breeze and know of a potential warmth and color palette that will grow in the sky. And associating this with New England, is even colder to me, so I chose to use cool blues and golds that represent the rising sun. This was my favorite scene to light because I love seeing the Spring sunrise peer through, from behind the couple. Spring to me is always the most positive season because of the change in brightness and blooming flowers; thus, I thought it would be perfect to depict that idea through lighting behind a dancing couple! Spring is not only a time for flowers to bloom, but also a time for love, and I really aimed to demonstrate that through this scene.
Top Cyc Lights:
-NC 75%
-Red 25%
-Green 50%
-Blue 75%
Bottom Cyc Lights:
-NC 50%
-Blue 25%
Model Lights:
-AP7200 Adobe Orange (25%)- 42 degree elevation angle, 48 degree side angle, 17 feet above the deck, 9 feet stage right of model, 8 feet downstage of model, 16 foot throw
-AP7250 Nude Gold (25%)- 42 degree elevation angle, 48 degree side angle, 17 feet above the deck, 9 feet stage left of model, 8 feet downstage of model, 16 foot throw
-AP6600 Harvest Gold (25%)- 75 degree elevation angle, 17 feet above the deck, 3 feet stage right of model, direct sidelight to model, 11 foot throw
-AP6600 Harvest Gold (Full)- 90 degree elevation angle, 17 feet above the deck, centered on model, direct downlight on model, 11 foot throw
-AP7300 Bashful Amber (75%)- 75 degree elevation angle, 17 feet above the deck, 3 feet stage left of model, direct sidelight to model, 11 foot throw
-AP3000 Simply Mauvelous (50%)- 54 degree elevation angle, direct back light, 17 feet above the deck, centered on model, 8 feet upstage of model, 14 foot throw
3) Noon on a hot summer day in Brazil
Though I have never been to Brazil, knowing about their culture and climate made me gravitate towards light blues and greens to recreate a Brazilian summer day at noon. I also included golden colors and pinks to convey the hotness of the sun beating down directly overhead. I placed lights all around my model to show that the sunshine and warmth encompasses him on this Brazilian beach.
Top Cyc Light:
-NC 20%
-L157 Pink 25%
-Green 50%
-Blue 75%
Bottom Cyc Light:
-NC 75%
-Green 50%
-Blue 25%
Model Light:
-P31062 Booster Blue (50%)- 23 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle, 12 feet above the deck, 12 feet stage right of model, 8 feet downstage of model, 16 foot throw
-RE108 English Rose (75%)- 32 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle, 15 feet above the deck, 12 feet stage right of the model, 8 feet downstage of model, 17 foot throw
-RE119 Dark Blue (25%)- 42 degree elevation angle, 48 degree side angle, 17 feet above the deck, 9 feet stage right of model, 8 feet downstage of model, 16 foot throw
-AP2140 Apollo Orange 1/4 CTO (25%)- 75 degree elevation angle, 17 feet above the deck, 3 feet stage right of model, Direct sidelight to model, 11 foot throw
-AP6150 Yellow Snow (75%)- 54 degree elevation angle, direct back light, 17 feet above the deck, centered on model, 8 feet downstage of model, 14 foot throw
-R317 Apricot (75%)- 52 degree elevation angle, 21 degree back angle, 17 feet above the deck, 3 feet stage left of model, 8 feet upstage of model, 14 foot throw
-RE147 Apricot (10%)- 48 degree elevation angle, 37 degree side angle, 17 feet above the deck, 6 feet stage left of model, 8 feet downstage of model, 15 foot throw
-P31062 Booster Blue (25%)- 32 degree elevation angle, 56 degree side angle, 15 feet above the deck, 12 feet stage left of model, 8 feet downstage of model, 17 foot throw
-RE236 HMI to Tungten (25%)- 27 degree elevation angle, 12 feet above the deck, 12 feet stage left of model, direct sidelight to model, 13 foot throw
4) Winter afternoon in Alaska
When I think of Alaska at any time of the year I automatically think the coldest cold I’ve ever experienced, but even colder than that. So, depicting the coldest season in an already cold environment made me gravitate towards icy blues and almost white lights. I chose Ray sitting in a closed position to also show that the afternoon sun was only hitting his back, but not providing any sort of warmth. The icy blue lights also emphasize the desolate isolation the winter and endless amount of snow the winter can bring.
Top Cyc Light:
-G363 Sand Full
-AP7670 Salmonilla Full
-G725 Princess Blue 50%
-Blue 25%
Bottom Cyc Light:
-AP5600 Montego Blue Green 25%
-AP2180 Apollo Orange 1/8 CTO 75%
-AP4500 Ozone Blue 25%
-Blue 25%
Model Light:
-NC (Full)- 43 degree elevation angle, 17 feet above the deck, 12 feet stage right of model, direct sidelight to model, 16 foot throw
-AP2200 Apollo Straw Full CTO (Full)- 37 degree elevation angle, 56 degree back angle, 17 feet above the deck, 12 feet stage right of model, 8 feet upstage of model, 18 foot throw
-AP7670 Salmonilla (50%)- 61 degree elevation angle, 17 feet above the deck, 6 feet stage right of model, direct sidelight to model, 13 foot throw
-R61 Mist Blue (25%)- 75 degree elevation angle, 17 feet above the deck, 3 feet stage right of model, direct sidelight to model, 11 foot throw
-AP4800 Ice Blue (75%)- 52 degree elevation angle, 21 degree back angle, 17 feet above the deck, 3 feet stage right of model, 8 feet upstage of model, 14 foot throw
-R70 Nile Blue (25%)- 54 degree elevation angle, direct back light, 17 feet above the deck, centered on model, 8 feet downstage of model, 14 foot throw
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