1. Stage Lighting Production Arts BTEC Subject 1 By Connor Johnson

2. Name: Parcan Accessories: Gel Frame Adjustable arm Bulb is encased unit 15 amp plug G-clamp Safety Chain Beam Angle: 24 degrees Function: Used in music gigs for general cover and is also aesthetically pleasing. Used during a Chase sequence and also to add depth with colour. Comparison: Par Cans are good for lighting up certain areas of the stage, I would choose this light in place of a Source Four as a spotlight would be too specific and not provide a good general cover, also the Par Cans are excellent at creating chases.Scenario: A Music Gig. I would use a Parcan in this scenario as it is perfect for general cover and creating chase sequences. 3. Name: LED Parcan Accessories: G-clamp Adjustable arm Safety chain 13 amp plug Beam Angle: 15 to 40 degrees Function: Used for general cover. Provides indirect beams of light. Can be controlled from the lighting desk. Can change colour automatically. Comparison: I would choose an LED Par Can over a regular Par Can as an LED is much better, an LED is more efficient as the diodes are energy saving bulbs, these also do not cause the light to heat up, an LED is also better by the fact it can change colour on its own and does not need gels to do this, this can be done directly from the light board.Scenario: When a light that can provide multiple colours is needed. I would use an LED Par for this as it is currently the only light which can change colour from the desk itself. 4. Name: Source Four (Modern Spotlight) Accessories: G-clamp Safety chain Built in Shutters Gel Frame 15 amp plug Beam Angle: 19 to 50 degrees Function: Used to isolate objects or people on-stage with very bright light beam. The light can use different shapes because of the built in shutters. Can make either soft or very defined edges to light beam. Comparison: I would choose this over another light such as a Minuette Profile as the light beam on a Source Four is bright white whereas a Profiles light beam is a brownishwhite light, also a Profile does not have built in shutters whereas a Source Four does.Scenario: An Actor needs isolating on stage. A Source for is ideal for this situation as it is a spotlight which is made to isolate specific spots with a bright spot of light. 5. Name: Minuette Profile (Classic Spotlight) Accessories: G-Clamp Safety Chain Gel Frame 15 amp plug Beam Angle: 15 30 degrees Function: This older spotlight was used before the Source Four was introduced, this light is considerably different from the newer version due to its light being a brownish-white light, the Profile also does not have built in shutters and must be placed manually. Comparison: I would use this light with a group of Profiles instead of using both a Source Four and a single Profile as the Source would draw more attention to the subject under the light because of its brighter light, therefore using Profiles would give equal light to all of the items/people underneath it.Scenario: A window effect is needed on stage. This light can use a Gobo to create a window shape at an isolated point on the stage due to the nature of the light. 6. Name: Pebble Convex (Fresnel) Accessories: G-Clamp Safety Chain Gel Frame Barn Doors Pebble Shaped Lens 15 amp plug Beam Angle: 7 38 degrees Function: Used for a general cover of light but can also be used in place of a spotlight as the lens is different from other Fresnel lenses. Comparison: I would choose a P.C over a Par Can as both provide general cover but a P.Cs light beam can be directed in whatever way the performer wants whereas a Par Can cannot.Scenario: Spotlights are needed but none are left. This light would be useful as it has the same lens as a spotlight, the light can also be directed with barn doors to a degree. 7. Name: C.C.T. (Fresnel) Accessories: Rigid Glass Lens Safety Frame G-Clamp Smallest Fresnel Adjustable Knob Gel Frame Barn Doors 15 amp Plug Beam Angle: 18 57 degrees Function: Used for general cover. Has a rigid glass lens to give a defused spread of light. Beam angle is adjustable. Comparison: I would use this light in place of a P.C as this a C.C.T. has a defused light which blends in well whereas a P.C is very defined and will not blend in well.Scenario: a side light is needed at a dance show. We can use this light as it provides good general cover and can be positioned on a stand. 8. Name: Selecon (Fresnel) Accessories: Barn Doors 2 Adjustable Knobs Rigid Circular Lens 15 amp plug Beam Angle: 6 60 degrees Function: This light is used for General Washes and can have its light manipulated. Comparison: I would use this light in place of a Source Four as its light beam can be manipulated and can be used in general washes.Scenario: Needed for a general wash. This light provides a defused beam of light and therefore will spread around the room. 9. Name:1K (Fresnel) Accessories: Safety Chain Barn Doors 15 amp plug Gel Frame G-Clamp Beam Angle: 74 degrees Function: This light can be used in a general wash and gives a more defused light. This light is mainly used as a backlight to define people on stage and make them look more 3D. Comparison: I would use this light in place of a Par Can as a 1K gives a more defused light and can make people stand out on stage as a backlight.Scenario: A Backlight is needed at a musical show. 1Ks are good for backlights as they are bright and will give people a 3D look as opposed to a 2D look. 10. Name: Flood Light Accessories: Safety Chain G-Clamp Gel Frame (can be used) 15 amp Plug 500 650 watts Beam Angle: 60 degrees Function: This light is used to literally flood the audience with light, this can be used to make the audience feel like part of the show. Can also be used to shine on giant white sheets with gel frames for effect. Comparison: Using this light is much better for use on an audience then an LED because an LED is too specific and will not be able to light the entire audience.Scenario: a Cyclorama is needed. This light is excellent as it will fill the entire Cyclorama with light. 11. Name: Birdie Accessories: Safety Chain G-Clamp Gel Frame Barn Doors 13 amp plug Halogen bulbs Function: This is the smallest of all stage lights. This light is best used at art exhibitions to light exhibits, it can also be used to shine on the audience for effect but not enough to draw attention from the main performance onstage. Comparison: As it is used for subtle lighting, I would choose this light over lights such as a LED as an LED is too bright and will blind people such as in an art exhibit whereas a Birdie will give it enough light for it to stand out.Scenario: A set of lights is needed to light up the audience. I can use this light as it provides enough light to dimly light the audience making them feel a part of the show but not take the attention away from the performers on stage. 12. Name: Pin spot Accessories: G-Clamp Safety Chain 13/15 amp plug Plastic coloured casing Function: This light is used when the user wants lights that will move to a certain point or around in general, these are usually characterized by bright colourful strobe lights. This light can also change colour without manually changing the gel frame. Comparison: I would use this light instead of an LED because this light is better at moving around whereas an LED cannot move around on its own.Scenario: A Glitter ball is being used and needs light. These lights are quite powerful and can easily light a Glitter ball with little effort.