Sunday, January 19, 2014

LIGHTS!

Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlight

  • makes a very narrow beam
  • edges are very defined
  • strong and intense
  • can change 
ex: used as moon, spotlight

Fresnel Spotlight
  • very soft, diffused beam of light
  • not focused
  • edges are blurred
  • very misty and foggy
ex: just to light up a room

Fixtures
  • Iris
    • opens and closes
  • Pattern Holder
    • can show different kinds of textures and patterns
  • Gel Frame
    • for different colors
    • moods
  • Barndoor
    • can be used for angles
    • edges
    • shapes
CONTROLABLE CHARACTERISTICS
  1. distribution (position of lights)
  2. intensity (brightness)
  3. movement (transitions, moving lights)
  4. color (emotions, feelings)
FUNCTIONS
  1. Visibility
  2. Selective Focus (specific things that can be lighted)
  3. Modeling (shaping object and faces) (1D, 2D, or 3D looks)
  4. Mood (color, to convey emotions and moods) 

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