Post on 21-Jun-2015
Objectives: Students will design theatrical elements for a production of Jungalbook
Performing Arts
Light and Sound Designers
Take out: A pencil, your design plot
This presentation consists of three parts:
(1) Design ideas from productions of Jungalbook
(2) Tutorials (lessons) on the skills you will need
(3) Directions to create your product(s)
Read the 2 objectives to the right. How are they different?
Agenda:(1) Design ideas(2) Tutorials(3) Directions to
create your product(s)
Objectives: Students will •design theatrical elements for a production of Jungalbook
•apply design skills to create products
Objectives: Students will design theatrical elements for a production of Jungalbook
Light & sound designers by class6A1. Jeff2. Isaiah3. Clark4. Irvan
6B1. Bryant2. Chris3. Jonathan4. Shai5. Alex
6C 1. Brendon2. Thomas3. Nia
6D1. JP2. Fabiola3. Djoven’s4. Gesmina
Objectives: Students will design theatrical elements for a production of Jungalbook
Part 1: Design ideas(Note: I am not able to show you any
sound designs!!!) As you look at these designs, answer
these questions:1. What moods did the lighting
designer create?2. What lighting colors do you see?3. Do you notice any patterns in the
lights?4. How did the lighting designer
highlight different parts of the stage?
Objectives: Students will design theatrical elements for a production of Jungalbook
Part 1: Design ideas
Objectives: Students will design theatrical elements for a production of Jungalbook
Part 1: Design ideas
Objectives: Students will design theatrical elements for a production of Jungalbook
Part 1: Design ideas
Objectives: Students will design theatrical elements for a production of Jungalbook
Part 2: Skills
Sounds Use the Audacity tutorial in your packet to plan the sound effects for the play.
Then, study the lighting elements here.
Objectives: Students will design theatrical elements for a production of Jungalbook
Part 2: Skills
1. Read the following slides about the type of lighting.
2. Then study the stage lighting and determine what kinds were used (front, down, side, back, or background).
Lighting Instruments
Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlights (Lekos) – Produces a strong concentrated beam of light
Lighting Instruments
Gobos
Lighting Instruments
Fresnel Spotlight – Produces a light beam with a soft edge
Lighting Instruments
Follow Spot – Used to highlight and follow a moving performer. Produces a beam strong enough to project at a distance.
Lighting Instruments Floodlight/Scoop – has short throw
distance and is used to provide medium to wide wash (spread) of light
Lighting Instruments Border Light Strip – A strip of lights
connected together in one metal unit. They are generally hung above the stage to blend the acting areas and to add color to the set.
Illumination
* From Exploring Theatre – Glencoe (Nancy Prince & Jeanie Jackson)
Front Lighting Down Lighting Side Lighting
Illumination
* From Exploring Theatre – Glencoe (Nancy Prince & Jeanie Jackson)
Back Lighting Background Lighting
Front Lighting
Where is the light hung?
Where is the light
pointed?
Where is the shadow? Other Notes
In front of the stage
The stage On the upstage wall
Front Lighting
Front Lighting
Down Lighting
Where is the light hung?
Where is the light
pointed?
Where is the shadow? Other Notes
Above the actors’ heads
The floor The floor
Down Lighting
Down Lighting
Side Lighting
Where is the light hung?
Where is the light
pointed?
Where is the shadow? Other Notes
On the sides of the stage
Inward (stage left lights point stage right, and stage right lights point stage left)
On the opposite side of the light
(Unless you are lighting from both sides, and then there is NO shadow!)
Used a lot in musicals to accent arm/leg movements
Side Lighting
Side Lighting
Back Lighting
Where is the light hung?
Where is the light
pointed?
Where is the shadow? Other Notes
Far upstage Toward the audience
The audience Creates a “halo effect” and helps separate the actors from the scenery
Back Lighting
Back Lighting
Background Lighting
Where is the light hung?
Where is the light
pointed?
Where is the shadow? Other Notes
Far upstage Backdrop/Scenery
None Used to silhouette the actor
Background Lighting
You Decide!
Photo from the musical Lion King
Front, Down, Side, Back, or Background lighting?
You Decide!
Photo from Shrek: The Musical
Front, Down, Side, Back, or Background lighting?
You Decide!
Photo from an amateur production of West Side Story
Front, Down, Side, Back, or Background lighting?
You Decide!
Photo from the musical Phantom of the Opera
Front, Down, Side, Back, or Background lighting?
You Decide!
Photo from the musical Lion King
Front, Down, Side, Back, or Background lighting?
You Decide!
Photo from Shrek: The Musical
Front, Down, Side, Back, or Background lighting?
You Decide!
Photo from the musical Les Miserables
Front, Down, Side, Back, or Background lighting?