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High End Systems Wholehog 3 and ETC Express with Expression 3 Consoles If you want to provide a state of the art lighting experience, you need to get an ETC Express with Expression 3 or High End Systems Flying Pig Wholehog 3 console for programming your lighting system. These professional lighting control consoles will make programming everything easy – and give your production the extra something you need to take it to the next level. Both lighting consoles offer superior software and hardware solutions and programmers will easily recognize the interfaces and command line functionalities. • To read the entire article click here
Lighting
for television is a specific art – and science. Those lighting
designers who are the industries best are not surprisingly - in
demand by many networks and television programs. The reason for
this is simple: they understand the nuances of how light can be
manipulated and used to make the set – and the actors look
good. They also know how to hide less attractive attributes. • To read the entire article click here
Lighting fabric, costumes, draperies and other production elements can be a challenge, but not if you know the basics. The best way to see the effect of your lighting colors on the scenery is determined using a simple trick. Paint a section of wood or a flat with the colors used in the scenery. Then experiment using a small lighting fixture like a 125-watt fresnel and a range of Roscolux samples. Change the color media in the fixture until you have the paint effects you want. If you want to take it a step further, equip the light with a common dimmer, which allows you to see changes in intensity as well. • To read the entire article click here
Lighting the actor's faces can be challenging enough. Throw makeup into the equation, and it becomes even more difficult. The color problems are usually attributable to the last minute decisions that are made, that you don’t have time to adjust for. Of course, it's easier to change color filters than costumes or scenery. Better than this however is adapting the makeup to the overall color scheme. Here's a trick: Equip the dressing rooms with color filters that will be used on the stage. It's simple, and effective and can solve the problem ahead of time. • To read the entire article click here
Automated fixtures, or “intelligent lighting” for the stage are different than traditional, stationary illumination fixtures because they can perform complicated effects and create spectacular scenes. Of course, it may be more appropriate to call it 'obedient' lighting because the performance of this type of lighting is really the result of the skills of the programmer or lighting operator. • To read the entire article click here
In film and television, lighting and production design are critically important. It’s no surprise then that lighting and production designers work very closely together to ensure that the director's vision is realized. Without proper lighting, a day time scene could be too dark or an inside scene too light. In the wrong light, characters faces could be hard to make out when they need to be seen or specific twists in the plot could go unnoticed. If you’re reading this article, you probably have a good idea what lighting design is. But, what is Production Design and how does it integrate with specific lighting needs? At its most basic, production design is the creation of mood and atmosphere through the expressive use of objects forms and color. • To read the entire article click here
To be an effective lighting designer, it takes a lot of knowledge, understanding and practical experience. There are many good designers out there, making a decent living. But, there are only a few great ones. So, what makes them great? The first question of course is: what are you trying to light? What's the goal? The designer must have a good idea about the specific characteristics of the different lighting fixtures that are available so they can select the appropriate fixture for the task at hand. Have you taken classes on the physics of light? Have you studied along side a veteran pro? These are both good ideas if you want to take your craft to the very highest level. • To read the entire article click here
Many studios and production houses, whether for the stage or screen as well as corporations (for special events) rely on lighting consultation for the best design and technical advice. Over the past few years, consultation services have grown significantly as more and more non-lighting professionals realize, they aren’t knowledgeable enough to be able to get the job done on their own. There's just way too much to consider when it comes to lighting technical - and practical applications. Consider all of the various items reviewed by consultants for stage and production purposes. • To read the entire article click here
There are many trade schools throughout the U.S. that provide educational programs in lighting. In addition, there are lighting companies themselves who teach classes on various topics in the stage lighting industry. Such topics as "LED's: The Future of Light", "Lighting Design for Dance", and "The Seven Controllable Properties of Light." These classes are usually taught by top industry professionals who have years of experience and are familiar with the very latest technology. One thing that is definitely true is that educational programs for lighting design need to be improved across the board. Plus, there needs to be more educational opportunities available. Lighting design education should also cross departmental lines and be an ongoing thing - you can never know too much. • To read the entire article click here
If you've ever been to a company Christmas party where there's lots of money to spend, you've seen the power of lighting at its finest. Strobes, spotlights, special effects - they all come together for a night of wonder and excitement. Utilizing all the different types of lighting applications really is the best way to transform a meeting or gala into an exciting, elegant environment. The best lighting designers will take the clients dream and create an elaborate system using a large assortment of highly technical lighting fixtures. So, what are lighting steps you need to take to ensure a successful Corporate or Special event? • To read the entire article click here
Stage lighting is different than any other type of lighting because you are working with creating or supporting dramatic scenes by using the special qualities that only light can deliver. A big part of your job is to communicate emotion by combining the light with human expression. This is an important task in any production and can sometimes mean the difference between an audience walking away spellbound - or disappointed. A spotlight coming on at the wrong time would ruin a tender moment between the leading man and lady, for example. By working with the elements of composition, mood, naturalism and visibility, you can control a significant part of the overall experience. • To read the entire article click here
Anyone who appreciates good music - in all its many styles, can appreciate great concert lighting. Lights can take on a life of their own and become a central part of the concert experience. Any Pink Floyd fan can attest to this fact. Every show becomes a music and light experience. But it wasn’t always this way. It's only been since the 1960's that this new type of lighting design was born. The Filmore clubs, both East and West, in New York and Los Angeles, gave popular music its first permanent venue. This then led to the concert lighting of large arenas and old music venue favorites like the Hollywood Bowl. To capture the true essence of the performance, lights were manipulated to provide greater impact to stage presence. In the early days, lighting concerts consisted of the operator actually 'dancing' on a wall of autotransformer dimmers in time with the music. Primitive, but it got the industry started. • To read the entire article click here
Dance lighting is a specialized field. Its main objective is to provide lighting for the human form - in terms of plasticity, interest and emotional impact primarily. Visibility of the face is a secondary concern. With dance, side lighting is a main source of illumination. Front lighting is reserved for color washes or specials. Because dance involves the entire body, it's critical to have light integrate with the fluid movements of the performer, or group of performers. Whether it's highlighting special moves, or helping to create emotional intensity, the dance lighting designer has an important role to play. In contrast, theatre lighting is first concerned with lighting the actor's face and the front lights usually provide the main source of lighting. • To read the entire article click here
The two most important attributes of your trade show lighting? Make sure they are lightweight and portable. The majority of booths will use clamp lights because they are versatile fixtures that attach easily to your display. They also highlight specific areas very effectively and can be used for general illumination as well. Clamp lights shine in any direction without taking up a lot of surface space. What type to use? Halogen and fluorescent lamps because they provide bright and efficient lighting. Plus, they are relatively inexpensive. • To read the entire article click here
When people think about lights - they rarely consider a church setting. After all, can't you just turn on the house lights and be done with it? If you want a typical worship experience, then the answer is yes. But, if you want to make each mass or service a memorable one, the finer elements of stage lighting can be employed. You can even use color variations to create a special atmosphere for the overall experience. And of course, during Christmas and Easter services, you'll want to step it up by using candle lighting and general mood lighting to create a memorable moments. It's no doubt that stage lighting can add dramatic effect to any worship service or production. •
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A stage light refers to a complete lighting kit, which consists of a housing, lamp (bulb), socket, reflector, electrical cord, and connector. Occasionally, it includes a lens, mounting clamp and color frame. Luminaires used for stage, television and film lighting applications are either Spotlights or Floodlights. You can also have Projectors and special lighting effects. How are fixtures mounted? Usually from overhead pipes, vertical pipes or from floor stands. In addition, all fixtures are fitted with color frame clips to accept a square metal color frame, which can be used with other accessories including barn doors, top hats, donuts and color wheels. Stage lighting fixtures range in wattage from 300 watts to over 10,000 watts in size and capacity. To read the entire article click here |
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