Lighting Flashcards
1
Q
Shutters
A
- change the light shape to create a precise beam of light
2
Q
Gobo
A
Projects an image or pattern in light
3
Q
Gauze
A
A curtain that appears solid when lit in front, but is transparent when lit behind
4
Q
cyclorama
A
a large curtain or wall at the back of the theatre for projection of light
5
Q
gels
A
thin plastic sheets change the colour of the light
6
Q
spotlight
A
a focused light on a character or movement
7
Q
wash
A
a broad spread of light across the stage
8
Q
barn doors
A
focuses the direction of the light
9
Q
Profile light (3p)
A
- A focus beam of light
- can be narrowed using shutters
- can be used with gobos and gels
10
Q
Parcan light (2p)
A
- Gives a basic wash of light over a wide area
- can be used with gels
11
Q
LED Parcan light
A
- Gives a wash of light
- no need for gels as it has internal colours which can mix together to make any colour
12
Q
Moving lights
A
- Modern lighting with a moving beam that is controlled by a lighting console
13
Q
Flood lights (2p)
A
- gives a wash of light over a large area
- can be used with gels
14
Q
Fresnel light (2p)
A
- Gives a wash of light over a large area
- Can be focused using barn doors
15
Q
Follow spot light
A
- Hand held spotlight that follows the action around the stage
