An Introduction to Stage Lighting

Name: An Introduction to Stage Lighting
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A broad over-view of Stage Lighting Concepts

Created byAlistair Kilbee

Last updated 11/2020

English

What you'll learn

Crash course in Stage Lighting for Theatre

Course content

1 section • 9 lectures • 1h 2m total length

Introduction2:06
Objectives of Stage Lighting4:15
Controllable Properties of Light- Intensity2:36
Controllable Properties of Light- Colour14:27
explore how color transforms stage lighting through color theory, color temperature, and media such as gels, polycarbonate filters, croak and amber drift, plus additive, subtractive, and broken color mixing.
Contorablle Protperties of Light- Distribution15:50
Discover the distribution of stage lighting, from floodlights to automated fixtures, and how beam manipulation, gobos, iris, and lighting angles shape mood and visibility.
Controllable Properties of Light - Movement1:15
The Stage Lighting Process7:18
Reading a lighting plot-plan4:14
Rigging a light10:06
Verify the lighting plot matches theater capabilities and note patching or rigging needs, perform electrical, mechanical, optical, and safety checks, and rig, hang, and focus light under designer guidance.

Requirements

A Passion or Interest in Theatre

Description

Oliver Hauser covers topics such as the 5 Objectives of Stage Lighting:

1. Visibility

2. Revelation of Form

3. Composition

4. Mood

5. Information

Also the 4 Controllable Properties of Light:

1. Intensity

2. Colour

3. Distribution

4. Movement

Oliver also explains how to read a Lighting plot as well as how to Rig a Light Fixture & how to Focus the Light Fixture

If you are interested in working backstage or gaining a better understanding of how a lighting designer approaches their craft then this course is for you!

Who this course is for:

Singers, Actors, Future Lighting Designers and anyone interested in broadening their knowledge in Theatre