Lighting Flashcards
Lighting Fundamentals
Focus, intensity, angle, colour, use of gauzes, gobos, gels, lenses, floods, washes, specials.
How should lighting be used?
To create an appropriate mood and atmosphere that reflect the Andalusian countryside and the people who inhabit it (depends on question).
Elements of Lorca’s symbolism as revealed through design.
Effects with lights, Levels
Having bright light, or dimming lights at appropriate moments, can suggest the mood of a scene. Dim lights may suggest mystery, terror, sadness, or night-time.
Effects with lights, Positioning
Where the lights are focussed can emphasise certain characters or moments onstage. Lights can even create the effect of separate places, and can be used in lieu of scenery.
Effects with lights, Colours
Coloured gels can be used to highlight the themes, or setting. For example, red could represent love or a death. Alternatively, a mixture of blues may be used to suggest water, or the open sky.
Effects with lights, Transitions
You can set lights to fade up and down slowly, or to instantly flick between on and off. A sudden change might highlight an unexpected change in the atmosphere.
Effects with lights, Smoke Machine
This can exaggerate the effect of lights, or create a mood which is sinister, confused, or spooky. It can also help to portray events which are imagined, or dreamt.
What is a Profile/Spot?
These light a specific point on-stage, and the edges of the light can be tightly controlled.
What is a Fresnel?
A light which gives a generic effect, providing a wash across the stage. These have soft edges and are used to light an entire stage or space.
What are Strobes?
These can provide rapid flashes of bright light. They can be used to create slow motion effects. Warnings are usually needed when using strobes as they can affect audience members.
Abstract effects
Abstract effects would help to create Lorca’s elements of the avant-garde.
Theme of Isolation
The theme of isolation could be created through only allowing limited light into certain spaces.