Lighting

Question 1

L.I.T.E.S

Answer 1

Lantern + Location, Intensity (%), Tone, Effects, Symbolism

Question 2

Planning Tasks

Answer 2

-Read & annotate script with locations and times of day.
-Create diagram of lighting rig in theatre space
-Collaborate with other designers (usually set, costume and sound)
-Create initial lighting design concepts

Question 3

Development tasks

Answer 3

-Attend rehearsals and observe blocking
-Create a cue list
-Draw a lighting plan
-Trial lighting effects
-Trial timing of transitions

Question 4

Presentation tasks

Answer 4

• Rig and focus lights during bump in
• Lighting plotting session with director
• Finalise lighting cues and transitions
• Attend technical rehearsals

Question 5

Lighting Accessories

Answer 5

Gobos, gels, diffuser, DMX (digital multiplex) control, top hat,

Question 6

Lighting Actions

Answer 6

Crossfade, blackout, transitions, accent lights

Question 7

Fresnel

Answer 7

A soft-edged spotlight that produces a wide, even beam of light; used for general washes.

Question 8

Profile (or Ellipsoidal) light

Answer 8

A spotlight with a hard edge that can be shaped with shutters; ideal for focused lighting.

Question 9

Par Can

Answer 9

A basic, fixed-focus light that produces a strong beam; often used for punchy, coloured effects.

Question 10

gobo

Answer 10

A thin metal or glass stencil placed inside a profile light to project shapes or patterns.

Question 11

Gel

Answer 11

A coloured plastic filter placed in front of a light to change its colour.

Question 12

Barn door

Answer 12

Adjustable flaps attached to the front of a Fresnel or Par Can to shape and control the beam.

Question 13

Dimmer

Answer 13

An electrical device that controls the intensity of a light.

Question 14

Stage Wash

Answer 14

A broad, even coverage of light over a large area of the stage.

Question 15

Backlight

Answer 15

Light that comes from behind the subject to separate them from the background.

Question 16

Downlight

Answer 16

Light that shines directly from above the subject to create dramatic shadows.

Question 17

Spotlight

Answer 17

A powerful, focused beam of light often used to highlight a specific actor or object.

Question 18

Cross lighting

Answer 18

Lighting a subject from two opposite angles to reduce shadows and give depth.

Question 19

Lighting rigging

Answer 19

The framework and layout of all lights and their positions in a venue.

Question 20

Fade (action)

Answer 20

A gradual increase or decrease in light intensity.

Question 21

Snap

Answer 21

A sudden change in lighting, either turning on/off or jumping to a new cue.

Question 22

Cue Stack

Answer 22

A programmed sequence of lighting cues that run in order during the show.

Question 23

Plotting (presentation)

Answer 23

The process of creating and recording lighting cues in the software.

Question 24

Floodlight

Answer 24

A lantern that provides a broad, unfocused light over a large area.

Question 25

Moving head

Answer 25

A motorized light capable of pan, tilt, and changing colours and gobos.

Question 26

Strobe (action)

Answer 26

A flashing light effect, often used to simulate lightning or disorientation.

Question 27

Blackout (action)

Answer 27

A complete absence of stage lighting.

Question 28

Chase (action)

Answer 28

A sequence of lights turning on and off rapidly in a programmed pattern.

Question 29

Accent lighting

Answer 29

Lighting on a particular item or area on stage, to make it stand out or for aesthetic reasons, rather than to light an actor or functional area.

Question 30

Boom (fixture)

Answer 30

A vertical pole with lights mounted for side lighting.

Question 31

Top hat (accessory)

Answer 31

An accessory that helps focus the beam and reduce spill light.

Question 32

Ambient light

Answer 32

Lights in a venue with no stage lights switched on.

Question 33

Autofollow

Answer 33

A cue which automatically runs after the completion of the previous one.

Question 34

Colour temperature

Answer 34

A measure of the 'warmth' or 'coolness' of a light measured in degrees Kelvin.

Question 35

Frost

Answer 35

A diffusing filter used to soften the edges of a light beam.

Question 36

Diffusion gel

Answer 36

used to soften and spread a light beam