. . . and the very large chandelier.

Another interesting challenge with this show was choosing the framing of the shots. Much of the set was the pool & its surround, plus a backdrop with columns, but there was also a large crystal chandelier hanging from the center of the grid over the space. Including the chandelier in the picture, which was lit beautifully through the show by Lighting Designer David Heguy, required either a very wide and distant shot, or a vertical shot to capture it along with the performers. I’ve included two pictures from the call, one with and one without (in the previous post), and am interested to hear your opinions about including this significant design element. It is important to fully capture the audience experience, but in venues like this, some of the audience might not always have this scenic element as part of their view, depending on where they are seated and where the action is blocked for each scnene. Thus, it’s important to plan your shot list to ensure you capture a variety of viewpoints, especially when specific design elements such as this are crucial to the intended visual composition.

Metamorphoses, Pavilion Theatre, Penn State University, Oct. 2022.