Lighting Design Fundamentals

Light is one of the most useful tools we have in making performance. It tells us where to look and has enormous impact on how we feel, but lighting technology is getting more and more complicated every day and knowing how to work with light can be challenging. This is the first of two workshops for performance makers who want to know a little bit more about working with light but don't necessarily need to know all the technical details. It will focus on exploring the possibilities and demystifying some of the language. It will be aimed at directors, writers, devisors etc and will focus on exploring the narrative possibilities of light. The goal of this session is to provide a relaxed, small group opportunity to explore light. Maximum group size will be 8, minimum will be 4. There will be a loose structure to the session but participants are encouraged to come with questions about specific projects you are working on. Feel free to get in touch before the session if there are particular things you want to explore and we can try to work them into the day. While the two sessions will somewhat follow on from one another, it is not essential to attend both. Access - Brunswick Mechanics Institute is a fairly accessible space with ramps into the venue and accessible bathrooms. We will avoid intense lighting effects like strobe lighting but it's worth noting that some flashing lights and extreme bright and dark moments are inevitable as participants learn to work with light. Please get in touch about access requirements so we can plan accordingly. Page images by Darren Gill from No Former Performer #10 and Three Magpies Perched in a Tree