THE PROCESS OF LIGHTING DESIGNERS

READ THE SCRIPT

• Know when to give cues
• Understand the emotions
• Know how many lights are needed

UNDERSTAND THE SCENERY

• What color of lights are needed
• How bright the lighting should be
• How the lights should change

KNOW THE MOOD

• Mostly helps with using color
• Red- anger
• Blue- sorrow
• Yellow- happiness

MEET WITH SET DESIGNER

• Know the overall look of it
• Find what kind of moods the lights should create
• Contrast the lights with the set

CHOOSE CERTAIN TOOLS

• Know when to use types of light
• Lightboard
• Spotlight
• Lime light
• Arc light

USE DIRECT AND INDIRECT LIGHTS

• Direct illuminates specific areas
• Indirect lights whole stage
• Direct- spotlight
• Indirect- fog

CREATE CUE SHEET

• Sheet that shows all lights used
• Gives cues for when and where to use lights
• Helps actors become aware of lighting
• Easier for light crew

MEET WITH DIRECTOR AND LIGHT CREW

• Finalize cue sheet
• Make sure director is aware of all lights
• Teach light crew when and where to use lights
• Run play with all lights