Stage Lighting

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

• Strobe

• Fresnel

• Floodlight

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

• Gobo

• Yoyo

• Toto

In lighting design, what is a gel?

• A coloured filter that can change the colour of a light

• A protective paint used to keep lanterns cool

• A thin pad used to soften a light’s focus

What is a cyclorama?

• An automated light that moves in spirals

• A large drape that can be lit using floodlights

• A light that flashes on and off

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

• Fresnel

• Strobe

• Follow spot

What is a strobe light?

• A ball-shaped light that reflects light in different directions

• A multi-coloured light

• A light that flashes on and off quickly

In lighting design, what is a wash?

• An even fill of light that illuminates the entire stage space

• A harsh, bright light

• The technical name for when lights dim on stage

What sort of lighting state might suggest a hot country?

• Warm, orange lighting

• Bright blue lighting

• Multi-coloured flashing lights

What does intensity refer to?

• How hot the lights are

• How bright the lights are

• How many lights are being used

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

• Illuminating actors on stage

• Conveying setting and time of day

• Creating mood and atmosphere

• Focusing the audience's attention

• Making sure the actors can be heard at all times