These two pictures are from right outside the library, on the front patio. It struck my eye because of the way the sun peeked through the branches of the tree, creating an interesting shadow on the patio. I got the sense from these shadows that it could be a gobo on stage. I also like the messiness of the shadow, so maybe a small Fresnel to accompany the Gobo is some way would be beneficial. Between the shadow created from the railing, and the shadow from the tree, there is a lot going on around the patio. The sunlight and tree create a tropical feeling for me, and I suppose another gobo could give off a tropical green and blue look, if need be. The picture on the right, especially, is almost blinding, but I think this intense light could be useful in some areas/scenes of the stage. I think a sharp Leko would be ideal for creating this blinding effect, sparsely - so the actors/audience can still see! To create a less intense effect, like the sun on the right photo, I think a Fresnel could work, because of the softer/flood-like effect, but it depends on the exact design and direction of the show. The combination of the Sun through the branches and the shadow created from it caught my attention, and I think there are a number of ways to play around with this effect on stage.
oooh gorgeous photos! I'm a sucker for dappled light through trees! Such interesting and pretty shadows...love that backlight angle of the sun too...it's really casting this golden glow on the patio through those sparkling leaves. I'm sure in real life too there was quite a bit of movement as the leaves shift around...This is a really great sample of how you can use and blend different brushstrokes on the stage to create really interesting looks. Having soft warmth from fresnels paired with the stronger, more sourcy lekos with gobos would probably create a great effect! Playing with color mixing and how soft/sharp you want your leafy shadows to be would give you lots of layers and interesting levels too! Nice!!
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