Lighting Design Award, Prague, 12. 4. 2015

Human Eye and its Function / Video as a Source of Light and its Usage in Theatre, Prague, 3. – 5. 4. 2015

3. – 5. 4. 2015 Institut umění – Divadelní ústav / Dobeška Theatre Lecturers: MUDr. Imran Zangi, Jakub Aeldryn, Erik Bartoš Human Eye and its Function The sight serves to perception of this world. Thanks to it, we can recognize the light, darkness, colors, shapes and space. It’s the…

Basics of electricity, Prague, 23. – 24.3. 2015

23. – 24 March 2015 Lecturers: Vilém Černý Location: Arts and Theatre Institute

Dramaturgy of light changes / Light vs. Action, Prague, 6.-8.3. 2015

6.-8.3. 2015 Arts and Theatre Institute / Villa Štvanice Lecturer: Daniel Tesař / Jan Komárek The presentation with topic of dramaturgy of light changes, was lead by Daniel Tesař about his own way of using of light – lighting cues as a means of determining the time and place….

Organization of Work / Rigging / Theatre Tour, Prague, 6. – 8. 2. 2015

Institut umění – Divadelní ústav / NoD / Státní opera Praha / Divadlo ABC / Divadlo Ponec Lecturers: Petr Voříšek, Martin Morávek Organization of Work Work in the theatre is based on communication and cooperation of technical and art components. The understanding of this mechanism is one of the…

The History of Lighting and Lighting Design, Evolution of Theatre Space. Prague/ Český Krumlov. 9. – 11. 1. 2015

Institut umění – Divadelní ústav / Baroque Theatre in Český Krumlov / Alfred ve dvoře Theatre Lecturers: Jana Návratová, PhDr. Pavel Slavko In the last workshop of the first semester we focused on the evolution of architecture and scenic technique, including the perception of theatre space(time), period theatre coloring…

Basic Principles of Lighting Board / Moving Heads, Prague, 12. – 14. 12. 2014

12. – 14. 12. 2014 Institut umění – Divadelní ústav, Celetná 17, Praha 1, Studio Alta, U Výstaviště 21, Praha 7 Lecturers: Lukáš Valiska, Jan Šuškleb In the first part of the workshop we tried to explain the basic terminology: patch, cue, chase, time line, univers, dmx… The second…

The art of light on stage

The Art of Light on Stage is the first history of theatre lighting design to bring the story right up to date. In this extraordinary volume, award-winning designer Yaron Abulafia explores the poetics of light, charting the evolution of lighting design against the background of contemporary performance. The book…

Lighting for Exhibitions, Galleries And Museums 2., Prague, 28.-30.11.2014

28.-30.11.2014 Czech centrum Prague / ERCO Lecturer: Richard Loskot Special workshop focusing on lighting exhibition, galleries and museums. The workshop was led be a multimedia artist Jan Laskot. He is frequently working with light, sound and using a new technology in his art work. Foto: Natália Zajačiková  

Lighting boards, Prague, 25.-27.11 2014

25.-27.11 2014 Antikvariat of Dejvické Theatre Lecturer: F. Wiesner, P. Nosek, M. Konštacký, M. Froněk, M. Koštial, J. Šuškleb Second workshop of program for the professionals. During the three days, participants had the opportunity to learn and chose different specification about lighting desks ADB Hator, Compulite Viola, MA Lighting,…

Documentation, color of light, Prague, 21. – 23. 11. 2014

21. – 23. 11. 2014 Theatre Institute – Institute of Arts, Institute of Intermedia Lecturer:  Lukáš Valiska, Laurent Schneegans The third workshop of the continuous cycle of workshops was again composed  of two parts. The first part, led by Lukáš Valiska, was dedicated to the problematic of  touring management…

Interview with Sergio Pessanha

…then I press the button … and everything disappears in the dark … Interview with Sergio Pessanha At the occasion of the premiere of the Hell on Earth by Constanza Macras in Prague, I visited its court lighting designer, who is considered to be the best in Brazil and…

Interview with Pavel Kotlík

Lighting technician is the captain on the bridge who cannot leave the ship   Pavel Kotlík is the fresh prize winner for the lighting design, which was awarded for the fourth time as a part of the Festival of Czech contemporary dance and movement theater Czech Dance Platform. His…

Interview with Vincent Longuemare

Twenty plus one question for Vincent Longuemare Vincent Longuemare was born in France, where he studied theater at Paris VIII, continued at the INSAS in Brussels. He works as a lighting designer and set designer for contemporary dance and theater companies across the entire Europe, most recently, he was…

Interview with Nick Moran

“The best is a bulb “   Respected English lighting designer Nick Moran is dedicated to lighting of live performances for over twenty years from studio theaters across large productions in the West End to rock concerts in stadiums, his works have been included in many exhibitions (e.g. World…

Light in interior, Dúbravica, 24. – 26. 10. 2014

Basics of architectural lighting / Light in interior, Dúbravica, 24. – 26. 10. 2014 The workshop was  focused at the practical realization of architectural and interior lighting in the space of  the Periférne Centrá in Dúbravnice. Professional experience was  not required, only basic knowledge, imagination and openness to new…

Rigging

The workshop Basics of rigging was created in cooperation with company Climbing Riggers in unique space M3D Studio at of rental company T-Service. 21. – 23.10.2014 Foto: Natália Zajačiková. Tomáš Morávek  

Interview with Daniel Tesař

Lighting design can be understood as a sort of carpentry   Daniel Tesař belongs among  the best Czech lighting designers and can be compared to his foreign colleagues, although he has not  studied this subject. Since 1999, he has been fully devoted to theatre and event lighting as a…

Angle of Light / Reflection of Light, Prague, 17. – 19. 10. 2014

Workshop of Institute of Lighting Design was led by Jan Beneš, the dancer is Anežka Kalivodová. 17. – 19. 10. 2014, Duncan Centre, Prague Lecturers: Vilém Černý, Jan Beneš   Foto: Natália Zajačiková

Workplace Safety, Sources of Light, 19. – 21.9.2014, Jičín

  First of the continuous workshops was held in beautiful surroundings of Wallenstein’s Loggia over three days. There took place festival “Malá inventura”, so our students illuminated the Loggia for evening performance. 19. – 21.9.2014 Wallenstein’s Loggia, Jičín Lecturers: Jan Dörner, František Fabián Photo: ISD