A Linha Curva Lighting

Question 1

Lighting

Answer 1

• Use of coloured lighting; blue, green, yellow, pink
• Creates checker board effect on the floor
• Checker board moves around the floor in different spaces including lines and diagnols
• White light is reflected from the collars of the men in the opening
• Lighting is dimmed with white side and overhead lights in narrative sections

Question 2

Stimulus

Answer 2

Brazilian way of life… colours reflect colours of Brazilian carnival

Question 3

Intention

Answer 3

Just have fun… checker board moves erratically around the stage as the dancers keep up the pre-programmed lighting enhances the fun aspect

Question 4

Mood

Answer 4

Lighting reflected from the collars enhances an unpredictable fun mood

Question 5

Highlights dancer

Answer 5

Spotlights used in solo and duet sections highlight each dancer

Question 6

Highlights dance space

Answer 6

Checker board creates a confined space for the dancers

Question 7

Sculpts body

Answer 7

Lighting sculpts the bodies of the dancers and enhances the movement

Question 8

Geographic content

Answer 8

Colours connote the colours of the Brazilian flag - green, blue, yellow

Question 9

Complements other components

Answer 9

Colours of light complement the colours of the costume

Question 10

Interpretation of lighting

Answer 10

decorations and costumes at a Brazilian carnival as well as the Brazilian flag

Question 11

Interpretation of checker board effect

Answer 11

carnival dancers and floats

Question 12

Interpretation of darkening of lights in narrative

Answer 12

darker and more sinister side of Brazilian culture also heightens tension and emotions as males compete for females

Question 13

Interpretation of lights reflecting collars

Answer 13

Flashing lights of torches and cameras

Question 14

Moods

Answer 14

Happy, vibrant, exciting, unpredictable, carnival, celebratory