http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRPLYeefo5E&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud21pqKeSuw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ62X6HeStg&feature=related
I included these three videos in my discussion of lighting because they emphasize my point that lighting is an important aspect of the theatre. The 1st video is a scene from Wicked; this video seems to have such small lighting changes, yet they affect the scene with something as small as changing the color of the floor!!! Whenever a mood or a thought is changed on stage the lighting changes with it. This type of lighting supports what the actors are trying to do as they make the audience feel what their character is feeling.
The second video is more of a concert-like lighting plot. But, I included it because it is more intense than the first one. The lights are all over the place and they are constantly moving is all directions. This lighting may not be good for every play, but it is definitely a way to grab the attention of an audience.
You never really understand how important lighting is until there isn't any lighting. That's why I included the 3rd video. I understand that these people aren't professionals, but I believe that with a lighting design, this performance could have went up a few notches. These videos really helped me understand that lighting should definitely be present, but it should also be consistent with the scene and also be unique. So, trying to achieve all of these things in every show is tough!! But I would definitely take on this challenge and try to master it.
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I think your view of lighting is very unique. You emphasized lighting connects with the actors mood & feelings. It can effect your perception of the scene taking place if it wasn't there. I think that you did a through job on your description. You used resources that showed different concepts of lighting.
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