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Stage Lighting

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What sort of lantern omits a wide beam of light that would cover a large area on stage?

a)

Strobe

b)

Fresnel

c)

Floodlight

2.

What is the name of the metal template that is placed over a beam of light to create a shape of light?

a)

Gobo

b)

Yoyo

c)

Toto

3.

In lighting design, what is a gel?

a)

A coloured filter that can change the colour of a light

b)

A protective paint used to keep lanterns cool

c)

A thin pad used to soften a light’s focus

4.

What is a cyclorama?

a)

An automated light that moves in spirals

b)

A large drape that can be lit using floodlights

c)

A light that flashes on and off

5.

What light would be used to highlight an actor moving across the stage?

a)

Fresnel

b)

Strobe

c)

Follow spot

6.

What is a strobe light?

a)

A ball-shaped light that reflects light in different directions

b)

A multi-coloured light

c)

A light that flashes on and off quickly

7.

In lighting design, what is a wash?

a)

An even fill of light that illuminates the entire stage space

b)

A harsh, bright light

c)

The technical name for when lights dim on stage

8.

What sort of lighting state might suggest a hot country?

a)

Warm, orange lighting

b)

Bright blue lighting

c)

Multi-coloured flashing lights

9.

What does intensity refer to?

a)

How hot the lights are

b)

How bright the lights are

c)

How many lights are being used

10.

What is the purpose of lighting? Tick all that apply.

a)

Illuminating actors on stage

b)

Conveying setting and time of day

c)

Creating mood and atmosphere

d)

Focusing the audience's attention

e)

Making sure the actors can be heard at all times

11.

What is a Fresnel?

a)

A lantern that creates a soft beam of light

b)

A lantern that gives an intense light

c)

A lantern that creates a full wash of light