6th performing arts light and sound designers

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?