High-key lighting

incomplete picture, there is a lack of learning for those who participate. The Kilgore High School drama department needs to upgrade their lighting system to give students an equal understanding of lighting in the theatre in full, such as the hanging, programing, and production process. With a lack of lighting fixtures, students lack the ability to learn about the hanging…

Throughout his work, Hemingway explores internal and existential conflicts in the characters he creates. Most of these conflicts arise due to the fact that the characters he writes about are currently fighting in a war, or have recently returned from battle. The chaotic and unsettling nature of the violence these men experience provokes and leaves unresolved important questions about the nature of life and death. Although the war and violence have caused irreversible damage for many, Hemingway…

Verlyn Klinkenborg, author of “Our Vanishing Night”, explains exactly why light pollution has spread. "We are diurnal creatures, with eyes adapted to living in the sun's light” (Klinkenborg pg.478). He explains that humans have filled the night with light, so we have an easier time adapting to the darkness. However, with this comes consequences with our actions. Klinkenborg is effective when persuading the audience that light pollution is a problem. Therefore, there need to be actions taken…

For my paper I am going to focus on the movie Singin’ in the Rain and incorporate a quote from the reading stating “From the very beginning of Singin’ in the Rain, the technology responsible for sound reproduction—technology that is usually hidden—is displayed” (Reader, 182). The clip from the film I am going to discuss and analyze is the opening scene of a premiere for Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont. I am going to discuss everything leading up to their arrival. The scene starts off with a big…

of Illinois at Springfield campus, where I currently reside, there is much less light pollution, primarily because the university is located far outside the city of Springfield and is surrounded by rural, agricultural areas with little artificial lighting. The lack of light pollution around the university campus makes the sky appear much darker and makes the stars, planets, and even some artificial satellites like the International Space Station easier to see against the darkness. The usually…

ET’s big reveal to Elliot relies heavily on cinematography and lighting in order to highlight the new aura that appears in the movie. The scene’s unique setup creates a different ambiance about who ET is, but also reveals new information to the audience. Through framing, tonality, and speed, the scene has the ability to reach a certain depth because of the different tactics used in cinematography. The cinematography helps bring out the true feelings of the scene by getting audiences to pay…

The Fresnel lens was first invented by French physicist Augustine Fresnel and at first were a simple, beehive resembling contraption with a light source in the middle, but then it developed into something that mirrored a bull’s eye with a more powerful beam (Fresnel Lenses). The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy went on to explain that the Fresnel lens was created for the sole purpose of installation within lighthouses. The efficiency and power of a Fresnel lens allowed its design to emit a source…

Another study has shown that taking electrical devices, like a cell phone, to bed during the night can affect sleeping patterns. The handheld devices emit a blue LED light that tricks the brain into staying awake longer. The brain produces a chemical hormone called melatonin that prepares the body for sleep. The light from the screen however throw a person’s internal clock off and make them stay awake. Why does the blue light keep people up? A study in 2002 found that light signals in our eyes…

Electric lighting is something many people today take for granted. Humans have always used a variety of techniques to get the light source they needed, but no invention was as successful as the light bulb. During the 18th century, candles and oil lamps illuminated most homes. While they were able to emit some sort of light, there were many drawbacks. They often lit houses on fire, created foul smelling smoke, and only gave off a small amount of light. The wealthy typically used beeswax candles…

of the semester was a silent film that would focus on someone or something involving a lock and a key while expressing an emotion. This project wasn’t a solo project, but instead involved working with one other person. The lock and key could be metaphoric or literal and from that concept we had to tell a story in twelve to fifteen shots. Our idea was to convey a young musician finding the right “key” on his guitar and “unlock” the excitement (which was our assigned emotion) inside of him. I…