Monday, February 15^th

1. intensity/brightness
2. color and texture
3. distribution
4. movement - perceivable differences in the other qualities as well as visual follow spots or motorized instruments that move

1. Harmony
2. Balance
3. Perception
4. Rhythm
5. Emphasis

Light Design Features

1. Visibility
2. Create emphasis and subordination (composition)
3. Perception of Dimensionality of Mass and Form
4. Enhance Mood and Atmosphere
5. Reinforce Style
6. Underscore Development of Dramatic Action
7. And in "Given Circumstances" - time of day/indoor/outdoor, etc (period is important for script realism i.e. lamplight for early 1800's)
8. Support Production concept through combination of functions

*Light designers select what the audience should focus on

programmed lights

gels - absorb certain wavelengths and let others get through

texture - shine lights through fog or wire mesh

types of light - sidelight, toplight, backlight

1. Analyze and interpret text
2. Research play/period
3. Assess budget or skill of workers
4. Make lighting sketches

1. color renderings
2. value sketches

1. Light Plot
2. Instrument schedule - square grids with the position of each light represented
3. Channel hookup - shows hoe lights are programmed
4. Hang and focus lights

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