On Stage LightingOn Stage LightingA blog for anyone interested in or learning stage lighting and lighting design written from withing the live event industry. Articles
PLASA 2007 - Was It Worth It?
2007-09-12 14:11:00 Another year goes by and the PLASA trade show at London’s Earls Court brings together a world of production lighting and sound equipment to the drooling masses of the laminate ‘n’ Sharpie wearing brigade. The PLASA show is the biggest showcase of the new lighting equipment that allows ”lampies” to poke and prod new kit while drinking a bit ... More About: Worth , Wort
Band Stage Lighting - Make Your Gig A Concert
2007-08-17 15:05:00 The question that most of us who do stage lighting get asked is “My band is doing a gig next week. What should we do about stage lighting?”. You would much rather by playing your bass but, as your keyboard player is in charge of sorting a PA system, you have been given the task of getting some stage ... More About: Band , Concert , Lighting , Make , Stage
Band Stage Lighting - Make Your Gig A Concert
2007-08-17 15:05:00 The question that most of us who do stage lighting get asked is “My band is doing a gig next week. What should we do about stage lighting?”. You would much rather by playing your bass but, as your keyboard player is in charge of sorting a PA system, you have been given the task of getting some stage ... More About: Band , Concert , Lighting , Make , Stage
Focus Stage Lighting - Turn Your Back On It!
2007-08-02 20:39:00 Have you ever worked with a Lighting Designer, whether amateur or professional, and wondered what they are doing wandering around on stage waving their arms about? Have you noticed a LD, directing the lighting focus standing on the stage with their backs to the rig, and wondered what they were looking at on the floor? ... More About: Back , Focus , Stage , Turn
Books On Stage Lighting - 5 Of The Best
2007-07-26 12:00:00 Learning about stage lighting sometimes seems a mystery to those who are just starting out. Lighting design and technology can seem like black magic with all it’s strange terminology and jargon. Learning all about stage lighting is best done in a variety of ways, not least hands on experience in theatres or concert venues. Reading books ... More About: Books , Stage
Gobos - A Guide To Choosing And Using A Gobo
2007-07-21 22:42:00 The gobo, one of the oldest stage lighting effects, is still one of the best, cheapest and most versatile even today. A gobo is traditionally a piece of metal, with shaped holes cut into it, that produces a pattern of light. The design of the pattern can be anything, from abstract shapes to a sign ... More About: Guide , Guid , Gobo
DMX Stage Lighting Systems - Is Anyone Listening?
2007-07-18 22:34:00 If you have any experience of stage lighting you have probably used the DMX512 protocol to control your lighting rig. Apart from being able to control your dimmers, DMX lighting control is at the heart of intelligent lighting, moving lights and accessories. This article explains the basics of a full DMX stage lighting system while busting some of the myths ... More About: Lighting , Systems , Stage , Listening , Stem
Stage Lighting Design Software - Choose Your CAD Weapon
More articles from this author:2007-07-12 21:08:00 As your lighting designs get more complex, you will want to present your ideas and technical information in a clear way and using a computer to help the lighting design process is an advantage. If you can manage your equipment lists, gel cuts and cable specifications while drawing a lighting plan, even better. Stage lighting design software packages ... More About: Software , Design , Lighting , Weapon 1, 2, 3 |
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