Steps to Theatre Lighting Design 09252009（步骤剧院照明设计09252009）.pdfVIP

Basic Steps to Theatre Lighting Design An introductory tutorial for new students of theatre lighting design. Art Whitfield info@ ©2009 WindWorksDesign Ver 1.02 A. Whitfield www.WindWorksD Steps to Theatre Lighting Design Read Script and Create Lighting Scene Synopsis Start by reading the script and highlighting or making notes for every lighting reference put in by the author. At the very least, make a note for each and every scene in the play stating what the lighting seems to be – outdoor, indoor, dungeon, night with campfire, very bright stage, etc. Put these notes in a list, either on paper or in a spreadsheet similar to what’s shown below (excerpted from “Alice in Wonderland”). Lighting Scene Synopsis play: Alice In Wonderland performance date: Nov 2 - Nov 6, 2005 lighting design by: Odyssey Lighting Act, Scene Scene Name Scenic Description Lighting Notes Scene submaster Act I, Scene 1 Alices Home Interior by fireplace amber tones, somewhat dark but warm Act I, Scene 2 The Little Door Interior house brighter amber tones - loosing warmth Act I, Scene 3 The Pool of Tears Water everywhere blues, water gobos, effects Water Act I, Scene 4 The Caucus Race Outside, bright beach Alice in spot at end. Outside bright Act I, Scene 5 The Mushroom Outside, caterpillar on mushroom breakup gobos for trees Outside trees Act I, Scene 6 Duchess Kitchen Interior kitchen