Ryan Hurley Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 bascily I need some help, im a new member to! I need to do a presintation on how the lighting desinger works with the: Stage mangerscenic aristtheatre desingercostumierplaywrighterdirectorproducertechnical manger so if any one could tell me how for all theese roles it would be a massive help, its in for tomorow to ** laughs out loud **! thanks
Ryan Hurley Posted February 19, 2009 Author Posted February 19, 2009 its acturly for my lighting design dergree, any help would be appricated, I have a rough idea just want to make sure im right and give any more details any one can tell me
gvcymru Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 I hope you're not being marked on your language as well!
AndyJones Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Sure! I love doing other peoples homework for them ESPECIALLY when they have left it until the day before to get it done. How about writing something like this: The lighting designer is responsible for the lighting-mainly the design of it. His role does not extend as far as the working lights/dressing room lights-This is normally a care takers domain normally a cantankerous old git who is the Lighting designers arch enemy. The Lighting designer is far more important than the costumier, and artist and scenic artist because without the lighting designer, none of there work would be seen. Therefore it is customary for both the scenic designer and costume designer to provide both crates of beer and foot rubs for the Lighting designer when ever he feels he needs them, This can sometimes be in the early hours of the morning. The stage management team and technical manager are above the Lighting designer in ranking, mainly because they either have a mag lite or know where the workers are: and therefore are not reliant on the Lighting designer providing them with light to work by. This means the lighting designer has to be nice to these people and not upset them. He may even need to provide them with beer. The next person the lighting designer must work with is quite clearly the director. He is normally short, fat, and balding. His opinions and views are normally wrong, stupid, and get in the way of the lighting designer. Sometimes what he says needs to be taken with a pinch of salt. When he says he wants a naturalistic bit of theater he is normally talking about wanting you to use lots of ACLS, Blinders and moving lights. Maybe squirt lots of smoke in there as well? The next person the Lighting designer has to deal with is the Producer. After all it is him that will provide all the money for movers and "Wizzy" things that will make you a brilliant Lighting designer. The most important person the lighting designer needs to deal with is the theater designer-No point lighting a theater show without a theater is there? Give him the most amount of love and foot rubs. If you are stupid enough to post this then you deserve to fail. To the seasoned Blue-Room members: Please highlight below...This is written COMPLETELY in jest.I am sick and bored of kids asking me to do there homework for them! I am sorry to any one who is offended by any of my stereotyping. I would also like to assure you that NONE of this is written about the way I work, or any of the Values I hold. Please do not judge me or my work by it! I would like to think I'm a good LD
Psychedelic Theatre Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Um, without trying to be rude... If you're on a lighting design degree is this not stuff you should learn in the first couple of weeks? This kind of thing comes up fairly regularly on here; the same thing is usually said. People won't do your assignment/homework for you, however, if you give some of your findings, research and the points you are making then people will be perfectly happy to discuss it with you. It shows you've actually put some work in and are actually just 'making sure you're right'. Either way, as the others have alluded to, I'm pretty sure most secondary school 'technicians' would be able to write a decent presentation on the question you posted, so post up your 'rough ideas' and plenty of us will be able to give you some pointers if they're needed!! Timmy
gareth Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Do your own ###### homework, you lazy-arsed git. And don't leave it so late next time.
theatrcymraeglampy Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Please tell me you are kidding? Firstly the blue room is not a resource for people to submit their homework, and have us do it for you! If it's not beneath you, maybe a trip to your university library, or amazon may help you. What a joke. Which university are you studying at out of interest?
Ryan Hurley Posted February 19, 2009 Author Posted February 19, 2009 ok thanks guys, I wasnt expecting have it done me, I got a bit just other roles than lighting design im not to fammilar on. Lighting designer The role of the lighting designer within theatre is to work with the director, set designer, costume designer, and sometimes the sound designer and choreographer to create an overall 'look' for the show in response to the text, while keeping in mind issues of visibility, safety and cost. The LD also works closely with the stage manager on show control programming The LD will read the script carefully and make notes on changes in place and time between scenes - such changes are often done just with lighting to avoid too many blackouts in one scene - and will have meetings (called Design or Production Meetings) with the Director, Designers, Stage Manager and production manager during the pre-production period to discuss ideas for the show and establish budget and scheduling details. The LD will also attend several later rehearsals to observe the way the actors are being directed to use the stage area ('blocking') during different scenes, and will receive updates from the stage manager on any changes that occur. The LD will also make sure that he or she has an accurate plan of the theatre's lighting positions and a list of their equipment, as well as an accurate copy of the set design, especially the ground plan and section. The LD must take into account the show's mood and the director's vision in creating a lighting design. Changes should not be made after the lighting design is finished, and never without the LD's approval. The Associate Lighting Designer will help assist the Lighting Designer in creating and executing the lighting design. While the duties that an LD may expect the Associate LD to perform may differ from person to person, usually the Ass't LD will do the following: Attend design and production meetings with or in place of the LD Attend rehearsals with or in place of LD and take notes of specific design ideas and tasks that the lighting department needs to accomplish Assist the LD in generating the light plot, channel hookup and sketches If needed, the Associate may need to take the set drawings and put them into a CAD program to be manipulated by the LD (however, this job is usually given to the Assistant LD if there is one). The Ass't LD may be in charge of running focus, and may even direct where the lights are to be focused. The Associate is generally authorized to speak on behalf of the LD and can make creative and design decisions when needed (and when authorized by the LD). This is one of the biggest differences between the Associate and the Assistant. <H3 style="MARGIN: auto 0cm">The Assistant Lighting Designer</H3>The Assistant Lighting Designer assists the Lighting Designer and the Associate Lighting Designer. Depending on the particular arrangement the ALD may report directly to the LD, or they may in essence be the Associate's assistant. There also may be more than one assistant on a show depending on the size of the production. The ALD will usually: Attend design and production meetings with the LD or the Associate LD Attend rehearsals with the LD or the Associate LD Assist the LD in generating the light plot and channel hookup. If the plot is to be computer generated, the ALD is the one who physically enters the information into the computer. The ALD may run errands for the LD such as picking up supplies or getting the light plot printed in large format. The ALD will help the Associate LD in running focus. The ALD may take Focus Charts during focus. Technical director It is a technical director's job to make sure the technical equipment in the theatre is cleaned and safe; although these duties may be delegated to a shop or house manager. Technical directors of theatre companies are often hired to fill the role of technical director for productions as well, but these are two separate jobs. A Technical Director for a specific production(s) is responsible for working closely with the Scenic Designer and Director. It is their responsibility to determine how the scenery will be built and out of what materials. A TD will take a Scenic Designer's artistic draftings and create technical draftings of them. These are the draftings given to the scenic carpenters. They should be clear and have all the information a carpenter needs to start work immediately. Technical Director can also refer to the in-house chief designer/master carpenter for a smaller theater company.
Andrew C Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 What they all say. Bring on the dancing girls- :angry: :P Edit:- Just to abuse my Mod power a bit, please see :- This link
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