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Theatre Lighting began with and where?
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The Sun Outdoors |
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What did theatre evolve from?
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Rituals Greek and Roman Festivals |
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Why was theatre part of the church?
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People couldn't read the Bible so they were "shown" the Bible |
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How was light used in the presentationswith the wagons?
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Fire for Hell and Reflective Surfaces |
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What is the first recorded stage light?Describe it and what it was filled with and how it functioned.
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Bozze Small glass vessels that came in convex and concave shapes Filled with oil and wick and colored liquid Used as Backlight |
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Using flame had its problems, what weresome of them?
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Smoke and heat caused the actors to move upstage |
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What were some of the special effectsthat started to be used in the theatre, before gas and electricity?
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Shutters, Candles, Torches, Reflectors, and Liquid color |
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What was the first theatre in England touse gas lighting and when did it occur?
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Lyceum Theatre, London in 1803 |
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Where and when did the first theatre inthe United States have gas lighting?
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1816 at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia EC: First theatre to burn down from gas lighting |
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What were some of the problems with gaslighting?
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Smell Heat Fire Risk of Explosion |
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How was gas light controlled?
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Valves |
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What overhead lighting was introducedwith gas lighting?
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Overhead Battens |
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What is limelight and why was it used?
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A chemical Burned with gas Used for directional light |
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When did darkening the audience become apractice and who introduced it?
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1880's Sir Henry Irving |
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What theatre introduced electricallighting in London and when?
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Savory Theatre in 1881 |
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Who demonstrated the safety ofelectricity, and how did they do it?
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Richard D'Oyly Carte BY smashing a lit lamp wrapped in muslin |
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How did temperature change with the useof electricity?
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Lower temps from 105° with gas to 68° with electricity in the grid |
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How was intensity control of stagelighting achieved?
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Dimmers |
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Who is credited with creating the firstlighting console? What did it resemble and why?
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Fredrick Bentham Resembled the Cinema Organ He was inspired by "color music" mixing light to music |
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Which company is credited with inventingthe first ellipsoidal spotlight? What was it called?
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Century Lighting Leko |
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Who was the first “teacher” of stagelighting and where did they teach?
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Stanley McCandless Yale University |
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What is the technology of today?
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LEDs and Moving Lights EC- LED- Light Emitting Diode |
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How do you describe light?
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Portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that stimulates the visual receptors in the eye
Narrow band between infrared light and ultraviolet radiation |
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What does light do, ultimately?
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Allows us to see Makes things visible |
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What are the design characteristics oflight?
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Illumination Set Mood Influence Impress |
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What are the controllable qualities oflight?
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Distribution- direction, shape and size, quality of light (clear or diffused), character of light (smooth, uneven, pattern) Intensity- amount of light or level of brightness Movement- duration of cue, movement of lights on stage (candle, lantern, something controlled by actor on stage) and movement of lights offstage (follow spot, moving lights) Color- |
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What are the functions of light?
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Visibility Selective Focus- direct the audience to focus on the things that are needed Modeling- creating highlight and shadow Mood |
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What is creative art comprised of?
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Inspiration and Craft |
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What are the 4 main directions of light?
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Front Back Top Side |
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Who makes up the production team? Whatare each of their responsibilities?
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Lighting Designer- Responsible for design and installationPaperwork – plots, sections, colors, instruments, positions, magic sheets, cues sheets, channel hookup, instrument schedule, ect.MeetingsRepresentation of projected design – drawn images, digital images and representationFocusWriting cues
Assistant Lighting Designer- Duties depend on the location/production company and size and scope of designGeneral assistantPaperwork, focusing instruments, research, writing cuesKnow the show as well as the Lighting Designer Programmer- Program cues on the console per the choice of the designer(s)Highly trained in console(s) and in great demandMay make changes on the flyRun most tours, concerts, one nightersTrain others Master Electrician- •Implements lighting design•Responsible for acquisition, installation, andmaintenance of all lighting equipment and supervision of crews•Work throughout the performance Electricians- HangAccurate placement, understand plot, circuit/cable and gelFocusPer the designerRunOperation of instruments during rehearsal and performancesUnderstand more than they know – capable of doing all |
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What are the different types ofpaperwork that are used by the lighting production team? Can you identity themby sight?
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Light Plot Magic Sheets Cue Sheets Channel Hookup |
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What are keys to success when it comesto the production team as a whole?
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ORGANIZATIONUnderstandingCommunicationUnification of all elements involved to present to an audience
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