(TA 434 can't post on the page) Above the Clouds

This picture was taken at the Dodger's Stadium.  Everything about this photo has a deeper meaning to me.  When I see this I feel bittersweet.  Dodger's was my brother's favorite baseball team, he was from LA matter fact lived close to the stadium, and the way the clouds are in this photo, it reminds me how he's above the clouds. The source of light would definitely be sun light, bright sun light to be exact.  Or in other words, the brightness of the sun we see around 12-1pm.  If I were to light this, i'd use a light blue, not so saturated but a blue closest to the natural light from the sun.  Probably have my intensity at 80-85%.  As for brushstroke, I think a fresnel would be nice for a nice even wash, but I also think low side lights would probably work out for this lighting, though i'm not sure.  I'd probably have to play with it more once I'm able to use the space.  I think I'd also lay a soft focus to the left side of the stage to represent the focus on the hat.

I chose the view of my travels back home because I feel that it represents the sense that less is more. Just as well there is not as much color in this photo as I have always said the area in which I grew up felt black and white. It was a small conservative town that despite my own views having evolved I can appreciate a simple directness of it. I think that in a theatrical setting an easy way to achieve this type of look would be lighting a cyc with a light lavender or possibly blue. I think it would fit best in a dramatic one act play to not pull or add from the dialogue.

Froilan Mendoza's lighting blog

When i am driving down the road late at night from school i always have a view of wonder. The colors of the sky are just so lit up and ready to tell the world the sky is ready to fall. I enjoy seeing the sky going from a gracious blue to a happy fierce orange. When i see these colors i know its time to relax. The atmosphere tells me the worst parts are over get ready to light a flame and get the strength to do it all over again.

Rhino-Voice of Wonder

The reason why the sound of my guinea pig (Rhino) is so inspiring for me is because he is my form of innocence. To many adults their children and their voice is what is very uplifting to them and gives them strength, and well that's what Rhino does for me. I guess you can say he's the voice of my child. I love his little squeak because it is one loud one and it is astonishing to me on how powerful it is for such a small creature. Anyone who knows me can let you know that I adore my pet so much and to me he is more than just this little misunderstood creature. The sounds he makes when he's hungry are a sound very much different from his purring (and yes i used purring) of joy and his cries for attention. Rhino is a creature of many sounds and the volumes he has are at many different ranges. My little man is one of a kind.

Bear the Puppy

I am an animal lover. I have three dogs and we treat them like people in my house. They are truly a part of my family. The smallest and newest member to the family is Bear. He is a toy Yorkshire Terrier, weighs 3.1 lbs. and knows how cute he is. With my crazy work and school schedule I don't really get to be home with my dogs too often. It was my day off so it was nice to be home doing nothing. I let Bear run around. He loved it because the house is so big compared to him. He had plenty of room to explore. This is one of his favorite toys, it squeaks when he bites down in the middle. When we first got him it would scare him but now he knows exactly where to bite down to make the noise. As an animal he acts on impulse and loves unconditionally. I think that inspires me because humans we hold back from allowing ourselves to be vulnerable in that way. Granted, we have more of a knowledge capacity so there is logical reasoning in our decision making, but what would happen if you didn't hold back? I ask myself that often.

Alexia Baca Sound Blog

Like many people, I love the sound of rain. I love the sound of rain so much that sometimes I even play "Rainy Mood," which is a website, or an app, that allows you to listen to rain- even when it is not raining! I just can't get enough of it! And because today it was raining, I thought, How appropiate would this be for my sound blog, which I forgot to do? Better late than never though, right? Anyways, I thought this was the perfect sound to post for the sound blog because who doesn't like the sound of rain? It's so soothing and relaxing, but it's a shame it almost never rains in L.A. That's probably why I appreciate it more than others,  especially since I am living in a drought. When it's raining, all I want to do is curl up in my bed, with my dog at my feet, and watch a movie, which I don't get to do often these days. It reminds me of one of the best feelings in the world. I could listen to the rain forever and ever...

Ingrid Weeks- Dog Answering the Door

I have a dog named Abra. She is a very energetic little dog and very protective. Whenever my family has someone over, she is the one who decides whether or not the company is allowed inside. She has to bark at them while they're walking up to the door, after they knock, and when they come inside, she has to jump on them and sniff them to see if they are worthy of our presence. 

Of course, she does have her favorites, besides us, and more specifically, besides ME. *mischievous grin* People who come over often such as our grandparents, my boyfriend and all of our friends. Here is a video of her typical reaction to guests knocking.

I chose this sound to present because I noticed that it has only become very common since we got her. We have had dogs before but quite a while ago. I finally convinced my parents to get her and we've had her since June 2015. She has grown to love us and because of this, feels that it is her duty to protect us from strangers.

Another reason this sound is significant is, because she has great hearing and hears people walking up the driveway and the steps to the front door, which alerts us that there is someone coming and that we'll have to answer the door.