Lighting Basic Quiz

What effect does a Parcan light give?

• It creates a wash.

• It washes out features and is harsh.

• It has soft edges and highlights the side of the face.

• Parcan can spotlight characters.

What is a Gobo?

• A gobo is an overall wash.

• A Gobo creates objects on stage.

• A Gobo uses a metal frame as an outline to create an image which is shown on the stage.

• A Gobo is used as a form of projection.

What type of lighting is this?

• Downlight

• Spotlight

• Wash

• Backlit

At what moment in the play would you use a harsh spotlight and why?

What is the purpose of a gel?

• To change or filter the colour of the light.

• To add ambiance.

• To make the lighting look more professional.

• To add colour to the stage.

Draw in which direction the light is coming from.

A Flood light is used to...

• Flood out the actors facial expressions.

• Cover the stage in light.

• Highlight the backdrop.

• Concenrtrate on key moments of set.

A snap cue is....

• when lights suddenly change.

• Is when the lights slowly fade.

• When the lights dim.

• When you cue the lighting on a paticular line.

Intensity is important beacuse....

• It creates a scene.

• It can highlight the face.

• It creates either a harsh or gentle mood and atmosphere.

• It creates mood.

Why is it important to tell the examiner what angle to the lighting is coming from?