TECHNICAL STAGE OPERATIONS

UNIT 65

PARCAN

AccessoriesG clampSafety chainGel frameGelUsesGeneral coverChaseCant control where it goesCan be used on a boomA parcan is used for its aesthetics. A parcan would be used instead of a Fresnel for a chase. A parcan would generally be used in music gig/concerts/festival. The aesthetics of the light will be why most people choose the parcan over Fresnel's.Beam anglesCP60: 12 degreesCP61: 14 degreesCP62: 24 degrees

LED PAR

AccessoriesG clampSafety chainDMXUsesGeneral coverChaseCant control where it goesKnob makes it brighter or dimmerCan be used on a boom

An LED parcan is an energy saving parcan. The use of LEDs in the light can change colours on demand via a DMX cable, this is used instead of using a Gel frame with Gels. This will be used over a normal parcan due to it being energy saving and can easily change the colours on demand.

CCT (FRESNEL)AccessoriesG clampSafety chainGel frameBarn doors500 watt bulbRigged circular lenseUsesGeneral coverChaseCan control where it goesKnob makes it brighter or dimmerCan be used on a boom

For a dance show I would use a CCT over a profile. I would use a CCT as you would use it on a beam and use one for the dancers head another for a torso and the last for their feet. I would not use a profile as it would isolate a specific area and not use a wider cover as dancers tend to move around. Even though a profile has shutters you can use barn doors for a CCT.Beam angles10 – 59 degrees

SOURCE FOUR SPOTLIGHT

AccessoriesG clampSafety chainGel frameShutters built inGoboIrisUsesCan control where it goesKnob makes it brighter or dimmerCan be used on a boomPick a certain areaFor isolating an actor on stage I would use a source four over a flood light. I would choose a source four as it would light up a defined area and its shape can be adapted whereas a flood light would cover the entire stage and wont isolate the actorBeam angles25-50 degrees

MINUETTE PROFILEAccessoriesG clampSafety chainGel frameShuttersGoboIrisUsesGeneral coverPick a certain areaIf I needed to create a window effect on stage I would use a profile over a parcan. I would use a profile as with the shutters I would be able to create the basic shape of a window but with a gobo I can create the effect of a window be it a church window or a simple crossed window. I would not use a parcan as you wouldn’t be able to create the shape/effect of a window as with the parcan the light is just thrown out. Beam angles6-48 degrees

1K SCENA (FRESNEL)

AccessoriesG clampSafety chainGel frame

Barn doors

UsesGeneral coverCan control where it goesCan be used on a boom

For creating backlight for a musical I would use 1K over a birdie. I would use a 1K because it is used for adding depth and backlight to stages and with its barn doors it is possible to isolate part of the light to fit the area that’s need to be back lit. I would not use a birdie because the light is not powerful enough to create back light and the light can only be focused and not isolated.

SELECON(FRESNEL)

AccessoriesG clampSafety chainGel frame

Barn doors

UsesGeneral cover ChaseCan control where it goesCan be used on a boomIf for instance I need to create general cover for a Christmas show I would use a selecon over a parcan. I would use a selecon as even though the parcan can create a general wash the selecon can isolate and area with its barn doors unlike the parcan. I can also use a gel with this light such as red or green or other festive colours.Beam angles6-60 degrees

PEBBLE CONVEX

AccessoriesG clampSafety chainGel frameBarn doorsUsesGeneral coverCan control where it goesCan be used on a boomAt a stretch you can use a pebble convex as a replacement for a spotlightIn a problem where a profile or spotlight was broke, as a replacement I would use a pebble convex over a selecon. I would use a pebble convex due to its single pebbled lense. A profile has two pebbled lenses so a pebble convex is the closet to a profile. Due to its barn doors the light can also isolate a specific area.Beam angles10-59 degrees

BIRDIE

AccessoriesG clampSafety chainGel frameUsesGeneral coverChaseCant control where it goes

A birdie is just a baby parcan.For lighting an audience at a show I would use a birdie over a or parcan. Even though a parcan and birdie look and do similar things the parcan would be to bright and wide to light the audience. The birdie is the right size and power to light them. Even though both can contain gels neither light can be isolated.

PINSPOT

AccessoriesG clampSafety chainUsesGeneral coverCant control where it goesCan be used on a boomIf there is a need to use a glitter ball at a like a talent show or dance show I would use a pin spot over an led parcan. I would use up to four pin spots when using it for a glitter ball. I would not use an LED par as the light would not mainly be directed to the ball it would cover a wider area. For a pin spot you would use different colour shells over the light instead of a gel. Even with an LED par you can change the colours much quicker the pin spot is still a better light to use.

FLOOD LIGHT

AccessoriesG clampSafety chainGel frameUsesGeneral coverChaseCant control where it goesCan be used on a boomA flood can only be focused in which way the light goes but it cant be isolatedFor lighting a cyclorama at the back of a stage I would use a flood over a profile. I would use a flood as it would cover the entire cyclorama and not different places. I wouldn’t use a profile as it isolates a specific area and lights a spot unlike the flood which would flood the entire thing I needed lit.