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Audio Video Production
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
INTRODUCTION
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Spotlights
Create directional light The beam can be controlled or focused A spotlight shining on the ground will create a circle of light with
definite edges
Contain a lens
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Spotlights Fresnel Spotlight
Named after the inventor of the lens used in this spotlight
Most common light in TV studios
Can be identified by the rings of the lens
Versatile Beam is adjustable from
flood to spot Several sizes and wattages
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Spotlights
Ellipsoidal Produces sharp, defined
beam of light Beam can be manipulated
with Shutters Cookie/gobo - cutout used
to create a shadow pattern
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Floodlights
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Create diffused light Direction cannot be controlled Light goes everywhere Think of a flood…water spreads out
and covers everything
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Floodlights
Scoop Named for its round shape
(think “ice cream scoop”) Fixed or adjustable focus No lens Gel holder around the
opening
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Floodlights Broad Light
Minimal beam control Diffused light Soft shadows
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Soft Light Extremely diffused Very few shadows Various sizes Diffuser/gel holder around
opening
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Floodlights
Strip or Cyc Light
Even illumination Used for cycloramas and
set areas Great for background
lighting
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Mounting Equipment
Pipe grid Series of pipes strung in a
crisscross pattern throughout the top of the studio
Allows for placement of studio lights anywhere in the studio
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Mounting Equipment
C-clamp Used to attach a lamp to pipe
grid
Safety chain Wire used as a backup support
if C-clamp gives way
C-stand (Century stand) Portable stand used for small
ENG/EFP lights
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Directional & Intensity Controls Barn doors
Attachments to spotlights that mask off unwanted light to keep it from spilling into areas where it’s needed
Flags Same as barn doors but not
attached to light Screen
Reduce light intensity Reflector
Controls light direction, bouncing illumination toward subject
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Review: Safety in Studio Lighting
Safe usage for attaching studio lighting Be aware of amperage of lamp and amperage of
circuit (30 amp light will overload a 20 amp circuit) Always connect lamps (lights) to pipe grid using C-
clamp AND safety chain (backup) Make sure barn doors are also secured
Practice proper ladder safety A partner holds the ladder while the other climbs Never move a ladder with someone on it
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Review: Safety in Studio Lighting
Safe usage when handling lamps Wear protective gloves to
Adjust barn doors of a spotlight that is on— Barn doors get very hot
Replace a bulb— Oils from bare hand will damage bulb
Make sure light is off and unplugged before changing bulb
Adjust the light from behind it, not in front Avoid looking directly into lights that are on
If an accident occurs, REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY!
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