My First Lighting Design

[Hughesie]

i haven't learn how to gel yet but i am getting there. this is for a really simple show im doing and the show is taking place in the actual area where we normally sit. BLACKBOX STYLE

 

[TimMiller]

Am I the only guy on here who does not make light plots on the computer. I just have hand scribble sketch drawings.

 

[Hughesie]

well mine started as a paper drawing but CAD looks nicer.

 

[midgetgreen11]

i can't afford a cad program. I have a little stencil, well its not even mine so i don't always get to use it. i've made up my own symbol system.

 

[Grog12]

i can't afford a cad program. I have a little stencil, well its not even mine so i don't always get to use it. i've made up my own symbol system.

Yes you can...you're a student. Follow this link http://www.nemetschek.net/academic/ for more details.

 

[mbandgeek]

i haven't learn how to gel yet but i am getting there. this is for a really simple show im doing and the show is taking place in the actual area where we normally sit. BLACKBOX STYLE

Not bad. Looks a lot nicer then my plots.A couple of suggestions, including a legend of the lighting fixtures will ensure people will completely understand your plot. Also, Circuiting infomation would also be handy. Overall, it looks very professional, Good job.

 

[David Ashton]

Just a small word of caution, it is easy to get carried away with style over content, a good lighting plot on a sheet of paper beats a bad plot beautifully printed, except at school where the latter will probably get the most marks.

 

[gafftaper]

Congratulations Hughesie. I still have my first plot rolled up in the basement... on paper of course. What a strange idea to put the audience on stage. Looks like you've found a way to put some decent lighting positions on the stage. But it's still kind of weird.

So is your problem that you are having a hard time finding a place to buy gel from, is it a question of what kind of gel to use, or a question of how to put it in the plot?

 

[midgetgreen11]

thanks grog, that is extremely helpful.

 

[highschooltech]

Will they still give it to HS students for free?

 

[scparker]

Will they still give it to HS students for free?

They should. If they give you trouble, send me a note.
Scott

 

[Charc]

They should. If they give you trouble, send me a note.
Scott

They gave it to me, I emailed them a scan of my schedule w/ my ID.

 

[Hughesie]

things i can't do

put a gel colour in using vw08

create a legend (vw08)

any help

 

[highschooltech]

Thanks for the information, they're shipping me the DVD on monday

 

[midgetgreen11]

Also thank you for the information, they're shipping me the DVD out today or tomorrow