Week Three: Plotting

In this blog we get to talk about whatever we want, so since my plot is due tomorrow I figured I'd talk about that. In the previous steps for my design, I've been cutting up my ideas and switching them around to be able to be the most effective with the least amount of lights. My system magic sheet only had about 15 lights, including specials. Now that I'm actually getting to plotting I'm adding area light and such, and it's throwing me for a loop. I don't totally understand why it would be good to "Two-fer" things. Is that for color mixing, or just hitting more of the stage at the same time? I don't see any benefit, unless there's a space issue. Am I missing something there? Thank God everything is there has the option of changing the degree, otherwise I'd be really under the bus.

What I'm learning though is that I really love what I'm doing. The collaboration between the directors and I is great and I'm so glad Martha is in my life, I don't think I would have made it this far otherwise. When adding in the down light wash, she asked what color I wanted and if I wanted two sets or just one. I chose to do just one set in lavender and I'm really happy with my choice because I feel like it will be best to support all three shows. She's really great about answering my millions of questions, and meeting up with me at random hours to help me find my way. Due to that, I feel really prepared and on track with my design! I'm happy that my shows are first because I got to give them undivided attention during break-besides my siblings jumping on my back asking questions while I was trying to type! I really hope that my shows are a success, but if not I'm still going to be satisfied because I've learned so much. Then I'll know what not to do when I design shows in later quarters!