Through the weeds

I chose this this picture because the backlight reminded me of the lion king and the dark side of the Pride lands. I also thought this would make for an interesting moving gobo, can't remember there official names of them. I would light this picture with low intensity and low focus so that the bristles didn't come out too sharp and distinct. Depending on whether you used the par can or the backlight you would get very different looks on the amount of light bleeding through. The par can would give a very menacing type of dark side of of the pride lands feel while the back light would be a subtle version of the par can which would give off a little less wash. This would be cool to do with an amber or a red to get the hint of a color. 

Tech observation

My tech observation was pretty interesting. I got to see Stacy and Alicia the board op work in tandem to get cues down and re adjust them. It was interesting to see her train of thought as she tried certain lights and colors out and then decided against them due to costume changes or murkiness. There were over 200 lights for her to play with and adjust for whatever type of look she was trying to go with. The opera dealt with a lot of cool colors since the warm colors didn't seem to go with the overall concept of the play. It was interesting to see on there board how they controlled fog/haze and phasers. Alicia did a good job of listening to Stacy and Wendy the stage manager at the same time. I probably would have got confused with both of them speaking on top of each other. I was fortunate to be there for there diner break so I got to see them do tech notes. I got to see them readjust the conductor light and some others. They also spoke about the side lights and how they need to go from 26 to 36". The skims the opera uses are pretty cool as well they used those in a variety of ways. Some times they were used like gobos portraying a design over the front of the stage. Other times they portrayed pictures of dogs which was interesting though I didn't get why they were there persay. Overall it was an interesting hour and a half learned a lesson in patience cause it took a lot of time to put in each special and adjust light levels for cues. 

week #6 shadows and angles

I took this photo because of the interesting shadows and angles. This was taken early morning, so the sun was still pretty low in the sky creating a sort of side light. The architecture created interesting angles of light and lit one side of the building, leaving the rest in shadow.
This can be an example of how light can interact with set pieces. Depending on where its coming from (the source) it can make or break the image. Both creating depth and interest, creating an edgy or moody setting, or hiding (not illuminating) parts of the set.

-Kirbie

Week # 4

This week I chose an image on campus, which is of the Eagle statue. The image almost seems as if it is in motion, and the lighting compliments it. The shadows displayed on the statue gives the Eagle a feeling of darkness, and it looks as if the bird is on the hunt for its prey.  Overall, the lighting in this picture varies in contrast, some are light (shown on parts of the bottom of the statue) and some dark (shown on the Eagle, the tree on the side and the shaded parts of the building).

Life texurized!

The tree outside my dorm always captivates me. It's filled with flowers that bloom wonderfully during this time of the year. Its branches extend outward reaching almost every corner of every building. On my way to class I noticed the shadow that was cast due to the suns light. It's slightly fuzzed out but it's branches create patterns that can translate to more than just a tree. It's amazing how the flowers make intricate different blotches, just like snowflakes each pattern is unique. The texture created by the sun shows a world we don't often look at but it still exists so why should it get any less attention. 

Daniel M. Ferreira

In Theatre Show

Those two orange looking lights on the top of the front made other orange light in front of them below. However, where would be the other lights those white looking lights on the top of the middle of the stage.

     Quite often does a refreshing breeze give a feeling of a lax nature to those in it’s path. Kevin here, enjoying a sunny day under a shaded tree, is lit by patches of light making its way through branches and leaves from above. The grass itself is a bit patchy adding to the untamed texture made by the shadows along the ground.  The compliment of the natural blue sky by a partially green plot of grass looks great however, portraying that in the black box may make the intercepting light appear cyan. I find this image to be striking in that it brings Kevin to the focal point of the frame. His stance alone brings attention to the picture but, it is his laugh that gives the viewer room for interpretation. Him being away from the group adds to the curiosity of his mood; it is this image with its endless possibilities of making a man here laugh heartily that strikes me. What is it that he is looking at? Did he overhear something coming from the group? Did he see or even possibly remember something funny?