Tango & VioletRook
VioletRook VioletRook
I watched the last crime reenactment show last night and the lighting just didn't hit the mark for realism. As someone who loves both crime scenes and performance, how would you, as a performer, tweak it to make the scene feel more authentic?
Tango Tango
Ah, lighting—oh, the stage is my canvas, darling. First, strip away the glare that screams “studio” and let the shadows do the heavy lifting. Use a low key back‑light to give that dramatic rim, so every angle feels like a cold, dusty hallway. Then, introduce a subtle warm source on the front—think cigarette‑lit streetlamp—just enough to hint at the night, but never too bright that it washes out the detail. Finally, sprinkle a touch of color: a deep crimson wash behind the victim to mimic blood, and maybe a ghostly blue haze for that unsettling, almost supernatural feel. Trust me, with a little grit and a lot of mood, the scene will leap off the screen and into the hearts of the audience.
VioletRook VioletRook
I appreciate the enthusiasm, but a crimson wash is usually too obvious for a convincing crime scene. A subtle, diffused red edge behind the body would be more believable. Also, a cigarette‑lit lamp can create too many unwanted reflections—keep the light source low and off‑center. I’ll file this under “Lighting Adjustments” in my spreadsheet for future reference.
Tango Tango
Got it, darling—subtle red edges and a low, off‑center lamp to keep those reflections at bay. Your spreadsheet will shine as bright as a stage spotlight.