Week Four: Noticing the Effects of Lighting

This week, I tried to take a step back and notice lighting in places and situations that I would normally take for granted. We took a trip to South Coast Plaza and discussed what worked/didn't  in each store, for it's targeted audience and consumers. I found that it is important to feel the atmosphere and take note of how you feel, have the lights effected you in any way? Does it make you want to take an action?

We also had the chance to experience Culture Clash, and it was AMAZING. I was in awe the whole entire time, the lights had me glued to my seat and ready for the next scenario. This show evoked so many emotions and passionate ideas into my head, I truly was inspired by the design. It made me excited to grow and keep learning to think beyond the box and manifest concepts taken from my brain: they are doable! Thank you for allowing us to experience this show!! I made Erika take a cool shot right when the show opened, feel free to save it!

Friday night, I saw The Glass Menagerie at my old community college. It was VERY interesting to see someone's interpretation of the show, since we spent so much time on it during 157. She went with the "memory piece" concept and it was very dimly lit throughout the entire show. Her colors were very saturate, she kept about 3 groups of source fours (blue, amber, violet) as the main interior light, and added greens/reds during moments of higher intensity. I was very excited about the overall design, but definitely had my critiquing moments, which let me revel in the fact that I do have a valid opinion when it comes to other designs. Some scenes were beautifully lit, and others just didn't work. However, the overall product was successful to their chosen concept.

Now, the SUPER BOWL half time show was the mother of all themed lighting. Holy cow, I really would like to meet the mastermind behind that! I was enamored, and felt proud to be apart of the secret world, I was marveling over the lights while my friends were excited about the performer. I didn't even pay attention Bruno Mars...hello, I am obsessed with lights. :)

My design for Oleanna is coming along, I have been so blessed to be working with so many creative people! Our thoughts are emerging and becoming amazing. This is going to be so much fun.

I will end my post with a beautiful picture I took during half time, adios sol!