Light has several ways of highlighting texture. Are these the best pictures to illustrate my point? Probably not. Will you understand what I mean despite my weak explanation because you are very intelligent people? I hope so. Week 4 was a long one.
As I work on my thesis I stall by looking at my desk lamp. The crystal that protects and decorates the lightbulb has a design that offers texture, but it doesn't distort the light in any way. I add a layer of mesh to see if the reflection changes, but it doesn't, what changes is the intensity creating a sort of haze. This, in a way ads texture to the light. If I wanted a hazy feeling I might consider doing this, it reminds me of the options we have when adding different gels.
I use a small earing to simulate a gobo. I think this is the most obvious way to add texture to light, but surprise! it also shows the dust resting on my lamp which is a real example of unwanted texture. But it helps, put light on a textured wall from the side and the texture becomes more obvious. The possibilities, as I've stated in my other blogs are endless. Thank you for joining me in this journey of texture and lighting.
Great investigation in not only seeing texture but creating it. Your connection to it is wonderful. Nice post.
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