StageGuy5145
Member
Hello all,
I have a question about concept statements for lighting. Do all designers do them? I study this at the undergrad level and we are required to do so. We are told that our concept statement should be on almost every piece of paper we produce.
Before going to school for this, my process would be reading the script at least 2-3 times, writing down the Time of Day, Location, Mood, etc. for each scene and go from there. Do visual research where necessary to get some inspiration as well. And talk with the director, my fellow designers, etc.
Perhaps what I’ve been doing is all wrong because I have never done concept statements for lighting up until now. I certainly make sure what I’m doing reflects the mood, tells the audience where we are, and attempts to convey the deeper underlying theme of the piece. And I also try to make sure that I do not just do things because I like blue light and it’s pretty. We are told this is what the concept statement is supposed to prevent. To me, that’s just something you should not be doing already.
Curious to hear your thoughts and opnions on the subject.
Thanks!
I have a question about concept statements for lighting. Do all designers do them? I study this at the undergrad level and we are required to do so. We are told that our concept statement should be on almost every piece of paper we produce.
Before going to school for this, my process would be reading the script at least 2-3 times, writing down the Time of Day, Location, Mood, etc. for each scene and go from there. Do visual research where necessary to get some inspiration as well. And talk with the director, my fellow designers, etc.
Perhaps what I’ve been doing is all wrong because I have never done concept statements for lighting up until now. I certainly make sure what I’m doing reflects the mood, tells the audience where we are, and attempts to convey the deeper underlying theme of the piece. And I also try to make sure that I do not just do things because I like blue light and it’s pretty. We are told this is what the concept statement is supposed to prevent. To me, that’s just something you should not be doing already.
Curious to hear your thoughts and opnions on the subject.
Thanks!