Stage Lighting

Question 1

Amps/Amperage

Answer 1

The measure of the electrical flow through a circuit.

Question 2

Watts

Answer 2

A measure of power.

Question 3

Circuit

Answer 3

The physical connection between the light and the dimmer.

Question 4

Channel

Answer 4

The software connection between the system.

Question 5

Dimmer

Answer 5

Control the flow of power.

Question 6

Light Board

Answer 6

Controls the light system (the dimmers, circuits, and channels).

Question 7

Stage Pin Connector

Answer 7

The most common connector in theatre.

Question 8

Edison Connector

Answer 8

Everyday household connectors/outlets.

Question 9

Fresnel

Answer 9

Short throw; have a distinctive lense

Question 10

Ellipsoidal

Answer 10

Used for long throw; can shape the light.

Question 11

PAR

Answer 11

A headlight inside a coffee can-originals basic light; used in concerts, pukes light.

Question 12

LED

Answer 12

Achieves the same thing as a regular stage light with a fraction of the electricity/energy.

Question 13

Conduit

Answer 13

The housing for all your electric wires.

Question 14

Catwalk

Answer 14

The main lighting position.

Question 15

Intelligent Lighting

Answer 15

A lighting robot.

Question 16

Gobo

Answer 16

A pattern stamped on glass that are metal or glass that projects an image.

Question 17

Floor Pocket

Answer 17

Circuits in the stage floor.

Question 18

Gel

Answer 18

Colored mylar that changes the color of light.

Question 19

Color Temperature

Answer 19

Measured in kelvins.

Question 20

Who is the father of modern stage lighting?

Answer 20

Stanley McCanlis