KRISTA D. PRICE

Important terms are in RED.

Google Classroom assignments are in BLUE.

If ABSENT, you are REQUIRED to read / understand / do all activities posted for that day, even if it's not an "assignment".  

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DAY 1:  Lighting Basics with John 

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1.) Learned the names of various light fixtures used in theatre with John.  If absent, watch this video (and take notes in in Google Classroom (CLASS NOTES - Stage Lighting Fixtures).

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2.) Learned about gels, gobos, and other supplemental lighting information (with John).

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DAY 2:  Lighting & Fly Lines / Tutorials

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1.)   Ms. Price introduced our next unit in Stagecraft:  WHAT'S UP THERE?  (If you were to look UP while in the audience or on stage, what would you SEE?)

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2.) Reviewed:  Students reviewed various stage terms learned in Unit 1:​

• Above the stage:

  • grid

  • fly loft

  • batten/pipes

  • electrics / light fixtures

  • backdrops

  • border & legs

  • fly lines 

  • cyclorama

  • scrim

• Above the audience​:

  • cat walks​

  • light fixtures, etc.

 

3.) Watched a short video about fly systems.  (If absent, be sure to watch)

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4.) Learned about the 3 jobs of a lighting designer:  (If absent, be sure to learn)

1.) Light the actor - accomplished with front light for seeing actor's face & other directions for sculpting actor, etc. 

2.) Establish/support setting (show location, time of day, season etc. with lighting) - often accomplished cyc lights, gobos, scenery light, etc.

3.) Create mood - accomplished with color, direction of light, etc.

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5.) Watched a video (Billy Elliot Lighting) and reflected on 2 things that you found interesting, intriguing or new  (If absent, be sure to do this on your own.)

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6.) Reviewed the names of lighting fixtures

• Scoop

• Fresnel

• Par Can

• Ellipsoidal 

• Cyc Light

• Spot Light

7.) Learned about the parts of a light fixture

• "C clamp"

• Yoke

• Safety cable

• Shutter handle

• Power cable

• Gel frame holder 

 

8.)  Students went to the theatre and did a Fly Line Tutorial (and skill demonstration) with Logan as well as Cyc Light Tutorial (and skill demonstration) with John.*

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*If you were absent for today's lighting tutorial, read THIS and THIS (about how to hang stage lights properly/safely). 

If you were absent for today's fly line tutorial, watch THIS up to 8:25 (about how the fly line system works and how to safely use it)

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DAY 3:  Lighting & Fly Lines /  Tutorials

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1.)  Reviewed the 3 jobs of a lighting designer and how each is often accomplished through lighting...

1.) Light the actor 

2.) Establish/support setting 

3.) Create mood 

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2.) Watched a video about the process to:  hang, "rough focus" and program a light fixture. (If absent, watch HERE)

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3.) Reviewed the names and the parts of a light fixtures.  (see Day 2)​

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4.) Learned about Conventional lights

• high power/halogen bulbs

• require gels (handled gel books & looked at the various colors of gels, etc.)

• can take gobos (observed images of different "looks" created from various gobos)

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5.) Learned about "Practicals"

• any onstage light source that acts as a practical part of the physical environment

• examples:  lamps, chandeliers, wall scones, etc.

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6.) Learned about LED lights (can make ANY color without gels)

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7.) Watched a video (Lighting the Lights in Billy Elliott) and discussed new terms. (master electrician, "wash" deck electrician, smoke/foggers, data cables, main console & backup, dimmer) If absent watch on your own.

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8.) Students went to the theatre and did a Fly Line Tutorial (and skill demonstration) with Logan as well as Cyc Light Tutorial (and skill demonstration) with John.*

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*If you were absent for today's lighting tutorial, read THIS and THIS (about how to hang stage lights properly/safely). 

If you were absent for today's fly line tutorial, watch THIS up to 8:25 (about how the fly line system works and how to safely use it)

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WANT TO LEARN MORE? (optional)

 

Additional Videos on Fly Lines:

• Learn about the Fly System (explains more of the mechanics of rigging/flying than you learned in class; flying scenery, etc.)

 

Additional Videos on Lighting:

• Working in the Theatre:  Lighting Design

• The Lighting Design Process (shows what different heights & angles of light look like on stage)

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Additional Videos on Sound:

• Sound Mixing of Hamilton

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Additional Videos on Special Effects on Stage: 

• Special Effects in Wicked

• Making it Rain in Theatre (3:35)

• Working in Theatre: Magic (23:11)

• How Beetlejuice on Broadway Creates Jaw-Dropping Magic (4:19)

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