CHAPTER 15 DRAFTING THE LIGHTING DESIGN Notes taken

CHAPTER 15 DRAFTING THE LIGHTING DESIGN Notes taken from Michael Gillette’s Designing with Light

Purpose of Paperwork � To provide sufficient information to the master electrician and crew to enable them to hang and circuit the lighting equipment for the entire production

Light Plot � � � Mechanical Drawing Shows where instruments should be placed Scale � ¼” � = 1’ or ½”=1’ Shows relation of lights and scenery

Drafting � Legend – shows what symbols mean

Instrument Numbers � � For cross referencing with other paperwork Determined by Hanging Position – ie. first electric � Position relative to the other instruments on that pipe � Note: both 1 st and 2 nd Electrics will have repeating numbers �

Drafting � Lettering � Legible � Allow for rapid execution � Singe-Stroke Gothic � Uppercase

� Title block Drafting � Name of producing organization � Name of Production � Drawing title ASU – Dept. of Theatre � Scale � Date sheet was drafted Light Plot � Designer Scale: ½” =1’ � Draftsperson � Approval, if applicable LD: Carrot Top � Dates of revisions Drawn by: Jack Black 1 of 2 12/5/07

Drafting Sequence � � � � � “Rough Plot, ” thinking drawing, smudges, erasing Draw theatre structure with thin light lines (Ghost lines) Ghost line lighting areas Replicate key in each area Additional layers for support lights (ie. Fireplace) Number instruments Draw Section Trace final copies of light plot and section Instrument schedule and hook-up sheet

Cut List � List detailing # of Gels with sizes and colors

Drafting Programs � � Auto. CAD Vectorworks Import symbols 2 D and 3 D capabilities

Drafting Programs

Data Management Software � � Lightwright WYSIWIG Report Keeps track of changes automatically Quick