Lighting

Question 1

Fresnel spotlight

Answer 1

A soft-edged beam of light that focuses attention onto one specific area of the stage

Question 2

Profile spotlight

Answer 2

A focussed beam of light to highlight one specific area of the stage

Question 3

Side lights

Answer 3

Beams of light from one or both sides of the stage that can be used to highlight a particular area or give a general wash

Question 4

Shaped spotlights using stencils

Answer 4

Stencils used over profile spotlights to create different shapes than a standard circle, e.g. square

Question 5

General wash/ flood light

Answer 5

Gives a general flood of light to illuminate a wide area/ the whole stage

Question 6

For every point made about lighting, identify:

Answer 6

Type, direction, intensity, colours