Drama Classroom - Lighting

What does a lighting plot do?

• Tells the lighting operator which lights to put on and when

• Tells you how bright the lights should be

• Shows the types of lanterns being used, where they hang and where the light will fall on stage

Which lantern has a soft-edged beam and creates a general wash of light?

• Profile Spot

• Fresnel Spot

• Follow Spot

• LED

Which lantern can be used to create a general wash with a variety of different colours without changing gels?

• LED

• Profile Spot

• Flood Light

• Fresnel Spot

Which lantern is used as a "special" to highlight something specific and draw the audience's attention?

• Birdie

• Flood Light

• Profile Spot

• Fresnel Spot

What is a GOBO?

• Coloured film placed in from of a lantern to change the colour

• Metal doors placed on the front of a lantern to change the shape of the light

• Thin metal plates cut out in a patter or shape to project onto the acting area

What does the cue number in a cue sheet tell you?

• How bright the light should be

• Which number of light should be used

• The type of effect you are creating

• The number of lighting effect in the scene/drama

What does the Channel tell you?

• How bright the light should be

• Which number of light should be used

• The type of effect you are creating

• The number of lighting effect in the scene/drama