What is a spotlight?
A strong, focused light that shines on one person or small area on stage
What is a flood light?
A bright light that covers a large area, giving even, unfocused lighting
What is a Fresnel?
A soft-edged light used to gently light larger areas of the stage
What is a profile light?
A sharp-edged light that can create clear shapes or be used for gobos
What is a Parcan?
A powerful, intense light often used for strong colours and concert-style lighting
What is a gobo?
A metal or glass stencil places in a light to project patterns (like trees, windows, stars, prison bars)
What are LED lights?
Modern stage lights that can change colour instantly and use less energy
What is a follow spot?
A moveable spotlight controlled by a person to follow an actor around
What is side lighting?
Lighting from the sides used to highlight movement (often used in dance)
What is back lighting?
Light from behind the actor, creating silhouettes or dramatic outlines
What is up lighting?
Light from below, often used to make characters look scary or strange
What is down lighting?
Light from above, creating a natural sunlight or isolating a character
What is a wash?
Lighting that covers the stage in an overall colour or brightness
What is a blackout?
When the lights turn off completely to end or change a scene
What is a fade?
Lights slowly brighten or dim to change mood or shift scenes smoothly
