Let There Be (Moving) Light!
When God said “Let there be light”, He saw that it was “good” (Gen 1:4). He lit the newly formed earth with the most powerful and amazing of all lights, …
When God said “Let there be light”, He saw that it was “good” (Gen 1:4). He lit the newly formed earth with the most powerful and amazing of all lights, …
For many people, lighting seems simple: either the lights are on or off. If the lighting is really advanced then maybe it is even dimmable. Lighting designers work in a …
Kevin Rogers Cobus: So how long have you been working with Lakewood? Tom Stanziano: I’ve been on staff for almost four years, but I did some freelancing with them before …
I look at myself as an artist; I paint with light, and shadow. My medium is very fluid and relies heavily on surfaces. If there wasn’t a surface to reflect …
Research your fixtures First and foremost, what are the fixtures you are going to be using? What are the features of those units? Take the time to do a little …
Not to make anyone jealous, but I am writing this article sitting next to a campfire in the mountains of North Carolina. The majesty of God’s handiwork is all around …
Fog and haze differ in that fog is a thick, opaque effect that lasts a short time, while haze is a thin, translucent effect that lasts a long time. Fog …
How to Create Lighting Effects with Basic Instrumentation In doing research for this article I went to a book, “Modern Theatre Practice” written in 1939. I found it fascinating that …
From the first chapter of Genesis, to the last chapter of Revelation, light is featured prominently in the Bible. The first words spoken by God are “Let there be light”; …
The use of patterns, also known as gobos or cookies, is probably one of the best ways to add visual interest and depth to any lighting design. Lighting designers are …