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24 Cards in this Set
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Purpose |
Ensure the scene can be seen |
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Uses |
Create mood/ atmosphere Show location Show time of day |
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Floodlight |
General wash of colour for flat scenery |
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Flood bank |
Fill white cyclorama with colour |
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Profile beam |
Focused beam of lights, can use gobos |
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Follow spot |
Follows performers around stage |
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Fresnel spot |
General wash of light, spill controlled by barn doors |
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Par can |
Harsh, strong beam of light |
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Strobe |
Flashing light for special effects |
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LED |
Creates colour with precise control |
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Moving light |
Perform specific moves, hold multiple gels/ gobos |
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Colour gel |
Transparent coloured sheet used to colour light |
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Front lights |
Primary lighting source, colour enhances scenery |
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Side lighting |
Highlight side of face, arms, mid torso and legs |
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High side lighting |
Hung at overhead angle 30-60°, highlight head, neck and shoulders, attention to facial expressions |
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Back light |
Creates depth, separates actor and scenery |
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Down lights |
Highlights head and shoulders, flood stage with light |
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Intesity |
How bright |
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Focus |
How defined the edge of the pool of light |
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Shadow |
Dark areas control what can't be seen |
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Working light |
Used in scene changes |
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Blackout |
Moment of complete darkness |
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Spill |
Where light spills into audience |
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House lights |
Create discomfort, break 4th wall |
