Lighting Design

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Understanding how lighting can impact the presentation of the dance routine and how to work with lighting designers to create the desired effect.

Color theory: The study of how colors interact and how they can be used to create moods and emotions in a lighting design.
Lighting instruments: The different types of lights used in lighting design, including their functions, strengths, and limitations.
Lighting design software: The software used to create and organize a lighting design, including CAD programs, visualization software, and control systems.
DMX technology: A protocol used to control lighting fixtures, including the necessary equipment, wiring, and programming techniques.
Design principles: The basic principles of design, including balance, contrast, emphasis, and rhythm, and how they apply to lighting design.
Lighting terminology: The different terms used in lighting design, including color temperature, intensity, focus, and beam angle.
Stage lighting techniques: The different techniques used to illuminate actors and set pieces on stage, including front lighting, back lighting, sidelighting, and wash lighting.
Lighting safety: The safety procedures necessary to prevent accidents, including fire hazards, electrical hazards, and hazardous materials.
Lighting design for different types of performance: How lighting design varies for different types of performance, including theater, dance, concert, and corporate events.
Budgeting and timeline management: How to create a budget and timeline for a lighting design project, including cost estimates, scheduling, and resource allocation.
Ambient lighting: Consistent and even lighting throughout the space to create a soft and calming atmosphere.
Accent lighting: Focused lighting on a specific object or area to highlight and draw attention.
Task lighting: Lighting designed to assist the user in completing a specific task, such as reading, cooking, or crafting.
Mood lighting: Dynamic lighting that creates a particular mood or atmosphere, often used in theater, dance, and public performances.
Architectural lighting: Lighting designed to enhance and highlight the architectural features of a space, such as columns, arches, and textured walls.
Landscape lighting: Outdoor lighting that illuminates gardens, walkways, and other outdoor spaces to enhance safety, security, and beauty.
Theatrical lighting: Lighting used in the performing arts industry, especially in theatrical performances, to create the right mood, tone, and atmosphere.
Studio lighting: Lighting used in photography and filmmaking to create a specific look, tone, and mood.
Automobile and aviation lighting: Lighting used in the automotive and aviation industries to increase visibility and safety, and to enhance the overall aesthetic.
Industrial lighting: Lighting used in industrial settings to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity, by creating a safe and well-lit working environment.
"works with the director, choreographer, set designer, costume designer, and sound designer to create the lighting, atmosphere, and time of day for the production"
"the director, choreographer, set designer, costume designer, and sound designer"
"issues of visibility, safety, and cost"
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"keeping in mind issues of visibility"
"The LD also works closely with the stage manager or show control programming"
"rock and pop tours, corporate launches, art installations, or lighting effects at sporting events"
"to create the lighting, atmosphere, and time of day for the production"
"keeping in mind issues of visibility, safety, and cost"
"to create the lighting, atmosphere, and time of day for the production"
"keeping in mind issues of visibility, safety, and cost"
"the director, choreographer, set designer, costume designer, and sound designer"
"create the lighting, atmosphere, and time of day for the production"
"rock and pop tours, corporate launches, art installations, or lighting effects at sporting events"
"keeping in mind issues of visibility, safety, and cost"
"rock and pop tours, corporate launches, art installations, or lighting effects at sporting events"
"create the lighting, atmosphere, and time of day for the production"
"choreographer, set designer, costume designer, and sound designer"
"visibility, safety, and cost"