Working with Light.

Working with a Light Designer.

Masterclass.

Notes.

• Lighting is crucial to any composition.
• Think what effect or feeling the lighting needs to be

"I never saw an ugly thing in my life; for letting the object be what it may - light, shade and perspective will always make it beautiful" 

   John Constable 1776-1837

Q: How does the physical set influence the lighting?

A: An example of a situation where a problem has been solved ... 

     A naturalistic play had windows in the side wall. For the main lighting to illuminate the stage, but the problem was that the audience could see the lighting source and people off stage. They solved these problems by replacing the glass in the windows with an old looking frosted perspex, this worked well because it made the windows look naturally old.

Q: Does the play require the lighting to convey certain information, and if so, does the set allow for this?

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Q: How would you describe the aesthetics?

A: If you have a small room > set with a small window. it makes the light very naturalistic as it bounces around the room, off the walls and ceiling.

Q: Are specific materials required to achieve certain effects?

Gause: A material to help make BP more 3D. You can project or dry wash onto it.

Dry Wash: Doesn't clog up the holes in the gause meaning the light can not pass through.

BP Screen: Fabric that takes light very well. Reflects light really well so if you don't want it to  reflect the light as much just put a piece of black gause in front of it.

Strobe Lighing: Flashing lightning effect.

White takes colour very well, sometimes too well.

Q: How will costumes work with the light?

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Q: How might the lighting be used to define space, or suggest location?

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Q: How does colour send emotion?

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Q: Does the design already incorporate elements of light?

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Q: How might lighting influence the design?

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Practical lights, light up everything so you have to have them on a low level.

Q: Is there scope to introduce alternative light sources?

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Masking: is to hide the light source.