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Lights, Camera, Action!

Lights, Camera, Action!. Robert Sparks NOAO November 16th, 2008. Why Use Lighting?. So you can see the actors! To create a mood Draw attention to (or away from) an actor or action Create special effects. Color Mixing. Primary colors of light are red, green, and blue.

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Lights, Camera, Action!

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  1. Lights, Camera, Action! Robert Sparks NOAO November 16th, 2008

  2. Why Use Lighting? • So you can see the actors! • To create a mood • Draw attention to (or away from) an actor or action • Create special effects Pinon PRISE Teacher Workshop November 16th & 17th, 2008

  3. Color Mixing • Primary colors of light are red, green, and blue. • Stage lights use filters to create colors • All colors can be created from RGB as seen in this Flash Animation Pinon PRISE Teacher Workshop November 16th & 17th, 2008

  4. Using a Scrim • Semi-transparent screen • Front lighting it looks black • Can see through when backlit • Images can be projected on it • In this show, the band is behind the scrim Pinon PRISE Teacher Workshop November 16th & 17th, 2008

  5. Fluorescent Effect • Certain objects fluoresce under black (UV) light • Dimming all light makes only fluorescent materials visible • Can be used for special effects • Here are the “moving hands” Pinon PRISE Teacher Workshop November 16th & 17th, 2008

  6. Brought to you in Technicolor • Some live shows have stylized scenes in black and white • Careful lighting, costume and scenery choices can produce a “black and white” live scene • Other scenes can be done in color • Here is an example from “Kiss Me Kate” Pinon PRISE Teacher Workshop November 16th & 17th, 2008

  7. Lola’s Descent • Use of bottom lighting and fog through a trap door • Simulates fire beneath the stage • All other lights dim • Clip from “Damn Yankees” Pinon PRISE Teacher Workshop November 16th & 17th, 2008

  8. Lighting to Draw Focus • Lights focus on certain characters in a large group scene • Notice the quality of the light as it changes • From “My Fair Lady” Pinon PRISE Teacher Workshop November 16th & 17th, 2008

  9. Mood Lighting • Harsh white light in the jail • Warm colors in the first part of the story • Cool colors in the jazz section • Clip from “Chicago” Pinon PRISE Teacher Workshop November 16th & 17th, 2008

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