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Lighting
What the Lighting
Designer will need from you, the hirer
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Lighting for a stage show is perhaps the
most involved of the stage disciplines, involving as it does a large
number of fixtures which allow the lighting designer (LD) or operator to
achieve their aims. There is, potentially, a higher risk in general for
the rigging of the stage lighting by definition, as the majority of the
equipment is hung from the ceiling grid, and most of the fixtures carry
230v AC. Because of this, the lighting designer/rigger must be able to
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An all-round lighting
designer/rigger/operator should:
- Be able to work safely at heights, from extension
ladders, A-frame ladders and scaffold tower.
- Be conversant with the correct hanging methods
permissable for lanterns.
- Be able to quickly and accurately calculate
proper loading of the dimmer circuits used in the theatre.
- Have competency in the use and respect for single
and three-phase electrical supplies.
- Know how to use the various types of theatrical
lantern in the house stock with respect to colour, position and
focus.
- Have a working knowledge of the basic operation
of the lighting control desk (presently a Strand 300).
- Where appropriate be able to specify and arrange
the hire from external sources of additional lighting instruments.
- Should lanterns blow a lamp, be able to safely
and properly change the lamp from theatre stores (available on
request to theatre staff).
There will be occasions where lighting design CAN be
carried out using the house standard rig, in which case much of the
above may not be relevant. However, it is recommended that anyone
wishing to work regularly on the lighting side of the theatre learns to
carry out many if not all of the above responsibilities.
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Whilst not essential, it is recommended
that all technical crew who may at any time work events/shows involving
children be registered with WCC as an official chaperone under the CPS
guidance. This will not mean that crew would be expected to carry out
chaperone duties during a performance, BUT would allow them to take over
temporary responsibility for minors during times where it is inadvisable
or impractical for chaperones to accompany children on to stage. |
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What the
Lighting Designer will need from you
To have a fair chance of preparing an appropriate
lighting plot, the LD will need the following:
- A full list of the musical numbers/sketches for a
variety/dance type show.
- A full script for any scripted play/show.
- An idea of the type and colour of costumes being
worn at each given stage of the performance.
- A full set of stage plans if appropriate. (These
may come via the SM).
- Any areas that you will likely wish to have
highlighted.
- Any specific preferences for lighting styles or
colour schemes.
- Whether you will be wanting to use follow spots.
- Do you wish to use any of the theatre moving
lights and/or bring in moving lighting/specials from an outside
supplier?
- For musical/variety/dance shows, a copy of the
music being used is often very helpful, including any modifications
to said music.
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