Stage Lighting
Become a professional concert and festival light operator
The course is aimed at those who want to improve their knowledge of the principles of sound design. It is ideal for people starting out on a career in sound or wanting to transfer skills from similar disciplines.
The course offers students the necessary tools and experience for success in sound design and engineering in all areas of the theatre and entertainment industry
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How to use this course
INTRODUCTION (5 HOURS)
DEVELOPING CONTENT (12 HOURS)
Stage Lighting
Qualities / Properties of Light:
Aims / Functions of Lighting:
History of Stage Lighting
Lighting Instruments
1. The Plano-Convex Spotlight
2. The Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlight:
3. Fresnel Spotlights:
4. Flood Lights:
5. Cyclorama Lights:
6. Strip Lights:
7. Beam Lights:
8. Follow Spots:
9. Effect Projectors:
10. Automated Lights:
DIMMERS and CONTROL EQUIPMENT
1. Resistance dimmers:
2. Auto Transformer Dimmers:
3. Silicon Controlled Dimmers (SCR):
Procedure for Lighting Design:
The importance of Sound Design for stage
The collaborative aspects of theatre.
The importance of the light designer in the theatre making process
How to develop a solid foundation in health and safety management