Lighting Flashcards
What are automated or moving heads?
Operated using a computer and can move and change colour and shape very quickly to create a range of effects
Automated lighting fixtures that enhance dynamic visual presentations.
What is a cyclorama?
A large white drape or screen that is positioned upstage and can be lit using floodlights to create a block of colour, e.g., to represent the sky
Commonly used in theatrical productions for background effects.
What is the purpose of a floodlight?
A lantern with a wide beam that can cover a large area on stage, an effect called a wash
Used to provide general illumination for the stage.
What is a follow spot?
A tight beam of light that can be used to highlight a particular area on stage, often used to highlight and follow a particular actor
Essential for emphasizing key moments in performances.
What does a Fresnel do?
Creates a soft beam of light
Named after the lens design that helps in softening the light output.
What is a gel in lighting?
A coloured filter that can be placed on a lantern in front of a beam of light to change the colour
Used to achieve various colour effects in lighting design.
What is the function of a gobo?
A metal template positioned in front of a beam of light to create shapes of light on stage, e.g., a window frame or tree
Adds texture and patterns to lighting designs.
What is a lighting desk?
A manual or software-based system for operating lighting
Central to controlling multiple lighting fixtures in a production.
What is a Parcan?
A type of lantern that produces an intense beam of light
Often used for strong, focused lighting effects.
What is considered a practical light?
A light that is used as part of the set design, e.g., a desk lamp or torch
Integrates lighting with the physical set for realism.
What is a profile spot?
A tight beam of light that can be used to highlight an area on stage
Similar to a follow spot but often used for different lighting techniques.
What is rigging in the context of stage lighting?
The structure that supports the lanterns, e.g., a lighting bar
Essential for safely positioning lights above the stage.
What is a strobe light?
A light that flashes quickly on and off to create the effect of slow motion on stage; a health and safety risk for people with certain health issues
Used for dramatic effect but can be problematic for some viewers.
What effect does ultraviolet (UV) light create on stage?
When used with fluorescent costumes or set pieces, it can create spectacular effects on stage
Enhances visual appeal through glowing effects.
What effect does a beam of light shining down directly onto an actor create?
It casts dramatic shadows
This positioning emphasizes the actor’s movements and expressions through shadow play.
