MTEM-How To Guide: Lighting

At events, venues and shows, lighting is an important aspect. "the basic function of stage lighting is to be the final glaze of the visual element of a theatrical production. It should stylistically support the piece as a whole by creating the environment in which the action happens." (Behrens 2013) The main purpose of lighting is visibility and that the performers can be seen, it also makes the production/event more aesthetically pleasing and enjoyable from an audience perspective. 

Four elements of lighting: 

Power- Dimmers and distribution have different channels for controlling sources. Use technical power (Clean power source) 

(n.d.) G

Source- Lighting used e.g.

• Profile Spot

(n.d.) A

• Beam light

(n.d.) E

• Wash light

(n.d.) F

Support-

• Trusses

(n.d.) B

• Grids 

(n.d.) C

Control- "Control refers to the methods we use to shape and colour the light emitted from our light sources." (Lighting for television n.d.)

(n.d.) D

Setting up a light: 

• Take lantern and hang it on your desired choice of support e.g. Grid. 
• Tighten screw and attach safety cable to bar.
• Plug dimmer into technical power.
• Plug light into dimmer.
• Connect dimmer to control desk with output cable. You can then control shape, size and colour of lights. 

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