What lightthrough yonder window
breaks
“Romeo and Juliet”William Shakespeare
LightingDrama studios, hall and theatres
have specialised lighting.
There are two main reasons • To focus our vision on a particular
part or all of the acting area• To create atmosphere
Types of Lights
There are three main types of lights
• Profile spotlights• Fresnel spotlights
• Floods
Profiles
Creates a hard edge to the circle of light
A definite beam of light
White profile spot to signify the moon
Gobos
Gobos are metal cut outs which can be placed in front of a
spotlight.
They are used to create effects.
It is a cheap and effective way of creating a set
Gobos on the floor
fresnel
Lights a particular area but the edge is
soft, not hard
Barn doorsLight from fresnels can be directed by
using BARN DOORS.
They are four metal hinged flaps that slot in the front of the fresnel.
They can be opened or closed to help control or shape the light.
They can focus in on one particular areas
Blue fresnels on cyclorama directed by barn doors
Floods
Floods give general light.
Flood to give idea of sunshine through trees
CycloramaA large screen upstage onto which
images and lights can be projected onto.
It can be used to create•Settings
•Mood an atmosphere
Clouds projected onto the Cyclorama
Gels - CinemoidCreating atmosphere through
the use of colour is done using gels/cinemoid.
There is a bracket at the front of a light which a gel holder
can be inserted.
Gels in lights can :Be projected on the stage or cyclorama to
• Create a mood• Be symbolic
• Enhance the set design
Gels can also• Change the colour of costumes and sets
Coloured Gels add to festival feel
Examples Examples of of
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The plan comes together using
• Lights• Lighting grids
• Patching boards• Control desks
• Cue sheets
That’s another story
To create a show
The lighting designer works with the
director to design the lights for a
performance
A mixture of all
Lights CameraAction!!!
