Basics of Theater Lighting Design

What is the primary goal of this video series?

• To explore advanced lighting techniques

• To introduce beginners to theater lighting design

• To review famous theater productions

• To discuss the history of theater

What is the first function of stage lighting mentioned?

• Composition

• Mood

• Plausibility

• Visibility

Which function of lighting is about making the stage world believable?

• Visibility

• Composition

• Plausibility

• Mood

How does lighting contribute to the plausibility of a scene?

• By enhancing costume colors

• By highlighting the actors

• By creating realistic shadows

• By simulating environmental conditions

What does mood lighting in theater aim to influence?

• The script's interpretation

• The actors' performance

• The set design

• The audience's emotions

In the context of lighting design, what does the term 'composition' refer to?

• The script and dialogue of the play

• The physical set-up of lighting equipment

• The musical score accompanying the play

• The arrangement of light and shadow on stage

Which example is used to illustrate the function of visibility in lighting design?

• An Inspector Calls

• Hand to God

• The Glass Menagerie

• My Fair Lady

What property of light can be changed by using a filter?

• Distribution

• Movement

• Color

• Intensity

Which property of light is associated with how spread out or focused the light is?

• Color

• Intensity

• Distribution

• Movement

What cannot be determined from a still image of a lighting design?

• Distribution

• Movement

• Intensity

• Color