seanschming Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Can anyone tell me the "standard" colours (Lee) for dance show sidebooms as I have not done a dance piece in a long time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeStoddart Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 "standard" colours (Lee) for dance show sidebooms <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm not sure there is (or even should be) a "standard" doesn't it all depend on the mood of the piece? What I have used successfully is108 - Rose111 - Dark Pink126 - Mauve707 - Ultimate Violet778 - Millennium Gold and even 156 Chocolate But I'd say use whichever colours you feel fits the piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Can anyone tell me the "standard" colours (Lee) for dance show sidebooms as I have not done a dance piece in a long time!!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>There are no 'standard' colours for dance lighting, in the same way that there are no 'standard' colours for costumes or set. Just use whatever colours complement the costume (and set, if there is one) designs, and work with the style/mood of the piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhuson Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 As far as I'm aware there isn't a "standard", it depends on what the show is about, what visual look you are trying to achieve. Thats the essence of lighting 'design', otherwise we could just call it lighting standards. If you give us some idea of what the shows about, costumes etc. then Im sure some of us would be able to suggest some colours which might work for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanschming Posted February 24, 2005 Author Share Posted February 24, 2005 Can anybody remind me which (lee colours) are "standard" for lighting a dance show as I have not done one for some time- what is it-shins and.......?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>ok wrong words! when I was at college there were various colours that worked well together and they were mostly of a pinkish nature. I think one of them was 127 smokey. I also remember there being 3/4 levels from the floor but cannot remember what they were called. Its all about celebrities and is a school show and yes I have not worked in professional theatre for 5 years!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryson Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Topic Merged and Tidied up. Please don't post the same question in more than one forum. Its the same people reading both forums! BrysonBlue Room Moderator Sean, I think your question is too vague for us to answer...which colours I think go together, might not be ones you think work together. (I like 200 and 101, for Pete's sake!) Best thing to do is get a swatchbook from Lee (they're free!!) and decide what you think works together. Ask for the "Designers" edition, not the numeric. And good luck! Oh, and they're shins, mids and tops. (From bottom to top, obviously.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 I personally like L154 alot from the side (top and mids) and then perhaps a dark blue from the bottom (L119, L120 or L716) to get a nice gradient between the two in the middle where they mix. I also use #119 or #132 frost to diffuse the beam to get a slight mix where the shins meets the mids etc... In the past I've also used L201 and 202 for side lighting musicals etc where you don't want FOH washing out the stage, but still want a not too noticeable light upon faces. HTHStu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_cole Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 I sometimes use L122/124 (green) and 158/120 (amber and dark blue) lower down on the shins. Main reason is that it shows up through the smoke and looks very effective. L126 (mauve) with L122 is good as both together make a white when they mix. Like everyone else has said - go with the mood and the costumes and let yourself go. Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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T.D. Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 On the theme of there being no standard; there isn't even a requirement to keep all the shins the same, mids the same etc. Useing pale colors at the front (where the principle actors/dancers tend to be) fading to darker colors (but matching shades) can work nicely to add a sense of depth and beef up the background without turning to foregroun too technicolor My advise, if you get a chance.... Play T.D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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