This week connects diagramming standard angles of light with the creation of the light lab scene through the development of the magic sheet. Communication of a design is explored by adding color to storyboard sketches.
The framing topic for this week is:
- Design Mechanics
- • Building a Look in the Light Lab
- • Introduction of Magic Sheets
- • Color in Lighting
- • Colored Lighting Sketches
Instructor supplies:
- Light lab materials:
- Six to ten lighting units
- Ability to individually control the intensity of each lighting unit
- Figure (doll)
- Reduced scale set for the short play
- Selection of gel
- A prism
- Gel swatchbooks (enough to give each student their own)
- Magic Sheet handout
Student supplies:
- Cellophane ...
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