types of stage/lighting/lighting position

• LIGHTING: fresnel

  A spotlight with a soft edge, fresnels cover a lot of area and allow some control over the beam angle.
• LIGHTING: flood light


  A fixed beam producing a strong flood of lighting with a soft wash.
• LIGHTING: profile spot

  The traditional spotlight. These are ideal for highlighting single performers.
• LIGHTING: gobos

  Gobos (or ‘goes before optics) are essentially stencils which sit outside of the fixture. This allows you to project shapes, such as trees or windows, effectively.
• LIGHTING POSITIONS: front lighting

  This provides a primary source of illumination. Set the overhead angle at 45 degrees to ensure facial expressions are well lit and shadows are eliminated.
• LIGHTING POSITIONS: side lighting

  This is especially effective for dance performances and highlights the arms, torso, legs and the side of the face.
• LIGHTING POSITIONS: high side lighting

  This highlights the top part of the body including the head, neck, shoulders and arm. Ideally placed at a 30-60 degree angle.
• LIGHTING POSITIONS: back lighting

  Separates a performer or prop from the background to achieve a 3D effect.
• STAGE: thrust stage

  A stage that extends into the audience on three sides and is connected to the backstage area by its upstage end. Has greater intimacy between performers and audience than a proscenium.
• STAGE: proscenium arch

  A stage that creates a window around the scenery and performers. Gives everyone in the audience a good view because the performers need to only focus on one direction rather than continually moving around the stage to give a good view from all sides.
• STAGE: in-the-round

  Any theatre space in which the audience surrounds the stage area. More experimental and dynamic - BRECHTIAN
• STAGE: traverse

  A form of theatrical stage in which the audience is predominantly on two sides of the stage. Intimate and allows the actors to use the audience for effect.