Week 8 -- Aiden Giuffre

This is an intentionally blurry picture of Eagle Rock along Colorado Boulevard from above at night. I chose this picture because it draws attention to the colors of a city at night. To the right we see the amber spots of Sodium Vapor lamps lighting up Yosemite and East Colorado, but to the left we can see a smattering of Blues, Greens, and Whites in the vicinity of Eagle rock highschool. In the far background a Streak of red can be seen where the cars on the 134 Westbound show their tail lights. Towards the top of the picture we can see lights shining from slopes of the ridge separating Eagle Rock from the San Gabriels. the sheer variety of color and intensity in these lights starkly contrasts my early preconceptions about municipal lighting at night. Where one my expect a uniform orange-amber glow, one will instead find a varied palette of shimmering colors, even in the absence of direct oversight or design.

Week 8 - Rob Turner

This image caught my eye because of the clouds in the back coupled with the sandy dirt bank running parallel with the Greek bowl seats. I like the clouds because they give off a foreboding, ominous vibe that conflicts with the sandy orange of the dirt bank. I can almost imagine lighting a Cyc like the clouds or the dirt and seeing how that affects the rest of the lighting decisions. I can definitely see a Gobo in lieu of the trees that could give some life and depth to the stage. In any case, I think the weather proves a challenging task in any theatrical lighting, and I liked this picture because of the dark, gray clouds. A fresnel may be a good substitute for the clouds.

Week # 8.scary dinosaur Yuting Zhang

I like the dinosaur on the top of the building. The dinosaur is lit from below. This angle of light makes some parts of the dinosaur's face dark and brings people to focus on the dinosaur's frightening sharp teeth. Lighting from below creates a ghostly appearanceBottom angle is good for creating ghost face. The foot light which lights the dinosaur helps to make the dinosaur look bigger and scarier.

Week 8 - Maricela Guardado

I like that the gasoline lights completely cover the cars and its surroundings. The intensity of the light fully encapsulates them (but also the distance from the ground, obviously!). If I were to light this onstage, I think a Fresnel with an R119 frost gel would look really great, recreating the softer edges radiating out from the gas station. I want to add another gel to this to make the look feel "colder," as the light in this image does, but I'm trying to not use grey! It's a lot harder than I thought. Any thoughts?

Natalie Makel - Week 8

This weekend I went to the Huntington Botanical Gardens with my parents. The photo on the right was the photo I took of the rose garden on my phone. My phone has a feature that makes the photo HD, which is what you see on the left. The photo on the left is most similar to what you would see with the naked eye (and some sunglasses). As you can see the pigments in the photo on the left are much more defined and rich that those on the right. The sun is the main source of light in this photo. I think if the roses had been under any other source of synthetic light, the colors would not be as organic or bold. My favorite part of the photo is the sky and how near the top of the photo the blue is darker and then gets progressively lighter until it is white (and a-chromatic "color") near the trees. To achieve this richness, I would use a blue or lavender gel because that is the most natural when cat upon on object or actor. Two words I would use to describe this photo are romantic and pastoral. I feel like I'm in a scene from Pride and Prejudice or Much Ado About Nothing.

Week 8 -- Alexander Waxler

As I was driving back to school from visiting my mother's Airbnb, I encountered a surprisingly appropriate scene for the Halloween season. I found myself driving down an unpaved back road on a steep hill, where the only light was coming from my headlamps.

As the picture shows, the parabolic reflectors of the car headlamps did an excellent job of lighting the road without illuminating any of the trees or bushes in the top half of the picture. Since the picture is only partly revealed, it has a spooky, anxious vibe, even though it is technically lit by front lights. This is a clear example of how height angles of lights can affect a mood. The headlamps of the car are so low as to essentially become footlights if this were a theatrical production. In fact, to recreate this effect on a stage, two PAR cans could be used as footlights if angled horizontally. Another option would be an extremely low front light (still using PAR cans) from the extreme of the theater, like a balcony rail or instead of a tone light.

Week 8 Blog

I was in my friend's dorm room the other day talking to her about how much I liked the lights in her room. She made some comment to me about how they never turn on the fluorescent light in her room and exclusively use lamps and twinkle lights to light their room. In her words the fluorescent light has "this ugly cynical old tint that's a little blue and creepy." In addition, the one fluorescent light does spread the light out very evenly throughout the room. The kinds of lights they've chosen to use instead have a very warm quality to them and, since they're spread out across the room, are actually spread out better throughout the room. It is also much dimmer than if they used one singular light in the middle of the room, however they like that better for the atmosphere of the room. 

Week #8- Sunset- Tasha Spear

I decided to use my sunset card this week as I thought this sunset was exceptional. The pink colors mixed in with the yellow color of the sun and the light blue of the sky give it a certain dimension that makes it very dynamic. In addition, the swirling clouds add to the complexity of this sunset. I found it interesting that the yellow tones seem to be more concentrated further away and the blues are more concentrated toward the front of the picture (closer to me). I also noticed that the mountain in the background is fully silhouetted from the sunset, giving a really beautiful dimension as well. The lights from the houses below also add to the complexity of the picture. I took this picture standing on a hill and the house lights all give off this sense of community amongst the darkening sky because they are all clumped together on this mountain. The lights being on in the households allude to people living their lives, which in turn creates this community effect. The single palm tree in the middle of the picture is also in complete silhouette and almost looks as though it is reaching up to the sky. In the very right, I can see the concentrated light that is coming from the sun, which is almost in a perfect circle. If I were to try and achieve that light in a theatrical setting, I would definitely want to use a LEKO in order to get a very concentrated beam that can be focused very efficiently. In order to create the wispiness of the clouds, I think I would use a gobo in a couple different lights with a lighter pink color, since the clouds appear to be mostly pink among the blue and yellow sky. I think the wispiness of the clouds is a key element in this photo because it creates a sense of peace and tranquility among the sky. Without those clouds, the blue and yellow wouldn’t be unified by an element (the pink clouds are dispersed throughout both sections of the sky), therefore those clouds are very important to the overall tone of the picture. If I were to describe this photo in two words they would be tranquil and majestic.

Week 8 Blog- Adedoyin Domingo

I chose this image of the shadow between two chairs because I was really interested in the idea of layering shadows. In our lecture this past week about lighting angles I learned that though the quality and color of the light are very important another extremely important factor is what is not lit and the shadows that are created as a result of this.

Here we see an image of two sofa chairs. The chairs are lit with angled front florescent light on either side. This created a double shadow in the center of the chairs. This created a sort of otherworldly and somber effect that I found interesting. Including color in this would make it even more interesting. 

Week 6 Blog post

I was at home this weekend and all the lights were off in my house and I noticed this on the wall. There's a frosted glass on the front door and the light was coming in from that and it immediately reminded me of a gobo. The light coming in was very soft and very white and felt rather relaxing. In contrast I was looking at a light coming in through another window and that one had a screen on it that muted the shape of the light a little. It felt like it had a bit of a frosted gel on it. In addition the light coming in from that one wasn't just the pure white, it was much warmer with just streaks of the pure white.

Week #6: Justice; Warm light from only one 45 angle on a subject

Recently I had a friend take a picture of my character at Halloween Horror Nights, and right as we were about to take the photo during the twilight hours of the evening,  a light flicked on right next to me and lit the image below. The light is very close to the subject of the photo and was almost exact 45 degrees off to the subject's right side and above. The light is a very warm hue of yellows and oranges. These colors feel very dry to me, kind of off-putting, but I think that helps with the tone of the image. I really enjoy the fact that the subject is only lit on one side in this photo because of the shadows that are cast. I believe these shadows help exaggerate the "horror" tone of the character by giving this slightly hidden appearance, in my opinnion. Also the light appears to almost be shuttered near the top of the photo which makes me feel like this character is purposely standing in a specific, hard cut spot of hot light. The idea that he is doing this purposely makes me think more about the "horror" aspect; the character wants me to be able to see him, this action is purposeful.

Week #6 - Maricela Guardado

This photo is particularly exciting to me because of the lamp! A parabolic reflector lamp lit this little evening chit-chat scene, and the lens on top of the lamp made the interesting pattern on the floor. I think that is due to how close the lamp is from the . Over the lamp is a gel that my friend attached to the lamp, definitely cyan! I love that the atmosphere of this light can influence so many different scenes if this was onstage -- this could be a late night catch up after drinks, or a moonlit evening.

This is an alley way by my house lit with a street light. I love that the apartment window is on, and that more street lights dot the rest of the alley. The light is greenish and interestingly yellow. I also really like that the last of the sunlight peeks out over the hills in the background. I love its gradient blue color - which would be interesting to light on stage. I would be curious to know how to create that effect with lighting design on stage.

This was too good! I used my sunset card for this one -- and it was even better in person! The colors were the best part. Where it looks the most orange in the photo actually looked beautifully plummy pink -- some purples, pinks, and reds. The pattern from the clouds are also so beautiful with the way the sunset lights them. I think that pattern could be accomplished with a gobo in a LEKO light, and perhaps with a softer focus? I'd like to try it out!

Also, apologies for this being late!!! Fall break took over me!

Week 6 -- Alexander Waxler

As I was driving around my neighborhood back home, I noticed the dramatic nature of the sunset. Unfortunately, the picture did not quite capture the original, most notably removing the deep reds that were evident around where the more pale yellows are. The way the lighting played with the clouds, through colors, angles, and shifts in brightness, reminded me of the ways that a lighting designer can truly bring a set to life. If the sun were at a different angle, such as around noon, this sky and picture would not be remarkable. But the mixture of colors and the way they were able to back-light the clouds inspired me to take this picture. In order to capture a sunset onstage, there must be nearly a singular mind between the lighting designer, set designer, and scenic painter to a level far beyond the required communication for a general production specifically because of how much the lighting, clouds, and other objects affect each other and the general outcome.

Week 6 Blog Post

Week 6 Blog post

As I was walking home one day, I think I was coming from a friends house, I encountered an In-N- Out truck. Simply resting there, at the front of school. It was a hot day, I was feeling hungry. What struck me about the In-N-Out truck was how cool it looked, sitting in the shade. I felt like it was inviting me to hang out in the shade. I took this picture because the shade looked so cool and inviting on the truck compared to how hot the pavement and grass looked. I was surprised at contrast between the shade on the truck and the sun.

Week 6 -- Aiden Giuffre

This is some of the lighting at the Glendale Americana. Note the profusion of warm colors, as well as the use of string lights, to create a bright, homey feeling. The Grassy central section of the Americana, as well as the fountain (not pictured here) are lit by string lights so the place seems inviting to shoppers, but the brightest lights are inside the stores ringing the center. The whole effect, combined with the omnipresent Sinatra music, creates a space where shoppers feel safe and comfortable; the lights help shoppers stay and spend money.

Week # 6.room lit by different lights. Yuting Zhang

For the first picture, the only light source is the sunlight coming from the window. It is hard to see everything else in the room. For example, the poster of Marilyn Monroe is by the window,  but it isn't visible.  When the room is only lit by sunlight, people miss a lot of details  Lightened by the sunlight, the room looks cool and a little bit blue, which makes me feel lonely and depressed.

For the second picture, there is one more light source from the room's top light. I can now see everything in the room very clearly. The poster of Marilyn Monroe appears on the wall "magically". The window looks cooler than other things in the room due to the sunlight. With the top light, the room has a warm feeling. Compared to the first picture, the room looks orangish, and makes me feel more comfortable and relaxed.

Week 6 Blog - Adedoyin Domingo

I took this picture of the string of fairy lights above my friend’s bed. I was inspired to take the picture because of the color and brightness of the lights. They emit a very cool colored blue/white light that was striking to me. I am used to seeing lights like this be warmer and more reminiscent of fire-light or incandescent lamps. This kind of warm light would normally create a warm cozy atmosphere and can make things more romantic.

The lights in this image give off a very magical quality but are somehow eerie. My friend posing below the light laughing diabolically helped me to see this. The whole image reminds me of something I might see in a production of snow white for a scene with the witch.

Week 6 - Natalie Makel

While at home this weekend for Fall Break (yay!) I was really surprised by the light. This is a photo of my backyard and there were so many elements and techniques, we had learned about in class, that could be applied to this photo. First, in the shade you can see the blue wash of daylight. We learned about the Kelvin Scale in class and how blue is the most intense light. You also mentioned how first time lighting designers often make the mistake of making sunlight yellow, when it is in fact blue. It is easy to see the blue here. Second, outside of the shade, closer to the pool, is more warm light. The ground is reflecting yellows and maybe some oranges, giving a more amber look. Lastly, the coolest thing, I think, are the shadows and light coming through the trees. It really does look like a gobo has cast these patterns. The main light source in the picture is the sun, and it is cool to see how different objects look when they are hit by sunlight vs not hit by sunlight. I felt very calm and at peace looking around my yard during this time of day, 3:00pm, because the light is not too intense and the shadows are being cast everywhere.

Week #6- My Backyard- Tasha Spear

This is a picture of part of my backyard in Arizona. Looking out the window, I never noticed how well lit the cactus was in the back. The cactus is in the center of the entire backyard, and I found that the “footlight” really gives the plant dimension. Atmospherically, I would say it looks almost spooky. While there are smaller lights throughout the yard, they don’t specifically illuminate any one piece of foliage, except for this one. This light clearly has a purpose. I think the landscapers were probably trying to make the backyard more dramatic with this lighting and because cacti are such a big deal in Arizona, they chose a very elaborate cactus to be the focal point. I think the landscapers achieved their goal of making the cactus the focal point because the light draws your eye directly to it due to its brightness level and yellow color. 

In addition, looking at the contrast between the other lights, the darkness, and the light on the cactus, the light on the cactus is very bright compared to the other lights and contrasts the black night very well. It’s hard to tell in the picture, but the light is actually very yellow, which helps to contrast the green of the cactus. The light also allows for the limbs of the cactus to cast shadows onto the wall behind it, making it look more looming and almost ominous. As far as function is concerned, this light is clearly here to enhance the visual appearance of the cactus, rather than to help with sight. The other lights that are directed at the stepping stones are more to help somebody be able to see where they are walking.

Week 6 - Grassy Knoll

The combination of the sunset, and the shadow and shape of the trees inspired me to take this picture. Specifically, the picture of the right caught me eye because of the trees, and the shadow created from the trees on the grass. I like how the sunset has dramatic effects on both the grass, and the side of the dorm. Between the trees and the light, I think it creates a great color and gobo-like pattern on the wall. Color adds sculpting to a set, and I think tree branches and leaves (or a stage substitute) could be used effectively on stage to add sculpting to light. Also, I like how the shadows on the grass are long and sweeping, taking up a good portion of the grass. I notice, especially, the tree in the right corner of the picture on the right. These branches give me a somber, gloomy feel, as opposed to the trees with leaves in the background.

I also felt like the sunset in the picture on the right is worthy of a snapshot, because of the way it shines through the tree. Again, with the tree and the fire hydrant creating two different shadows, I think there's room to play with these effects on stage.