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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


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


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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