Selective Lighting

I find the focused lighting in this photo very interesting as there are two lighting choices bringing the focus to the two speakers. First, we have the traditional spotlight on both of them, then we have background panels. These panels and the way that they are set up and designed make the eye lead down to the speakers as they all descend towards the pair till the center leads panel the eye directly to them. 

Selective Lighting

The selective lighting in this photo I find very powerful. The use of light on Jesus in this moment in the warmer tones makes it seem as though he has already left for Heaven while the rest of the people in the scene are saturated in blue showing the internal sadness of the characters. By focusing the light on Jesus, it shows the importance of the character and this moment will be one of the most important moments in the show for the character in terms of character development or plot. 

Sneen Selective Focus

This was from a scene in a show we did last semester called Sneen. The entire ensemble in onstage listening to Madam Sneen give a dramatic monologue. This lighting change was almost comedic how quickly it transitioned into a spotlight, almost a quickly as the character sprang into an over-dramatic monologue.

Chicago selective focus

This is a picture from a production of Chicago I did over the summer. During this scene, Roxie is singing about having an affair. During this number, the entire ensemble is rushing around on set preparing for the next number, but our designer lit this scene so the audience couldn't see us. Also, I really like how Roxie is lit in red and Amos is lit in blue. It shows that the characters are in two different locations.

Selective Focus: Burlesque

This movie still is from Burlesque (2010). A soft, golden light shines on Christina Aguilera. The oversized feather fans behind her, coupled with this overhead glow, give her an angelic appearance. The light also makes the feathers look like a puffy cloud, as if X-tina were floating. The angle from which the light shines, slightly behind the figures, is reminiscent of a soft halo (aided by Christina's wavy blonde bob). The lighting in this composition captivates the viewer, making them feel as if they are witnessing a heavenly creature; and they are.

Movement in Lighting: Ambulance Lights

I was unable to directly upload my video, but I will provide a link to view it here. I'm unsure how well this lighting creates the illusion of movement, but I found these flashing ambulance lights that were shining through the shutters of my old house and onto a G. Harvey painting to be very aesthetically pleasing. It creates a very subtle look of movement throughout the painting, charging what was painted to be a peaceful scene with anxious energy.

Movement in Lighting: Concert

I took this short video at a Young the Giant concert a few semesters ago. The lead singer had intense warm orange spotlights shining on either side of him, alternating quickly to the beat of the drums. I remember the effect of this blowing my mind. The singer looked as if he were rapidly shifting left and right. It was pretty trippy. The sudden disappearances of these spotlights and appearance of the strobing lavender lights behind him was an aesthetically pleasing surprise, and somewhat made it look like the singer had disappeared.