IGCSE Cambridge Drama Student Book

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There are many different lanterns, but the three types most commonly used are the par can, Fresnel and profile lanterns. Par can Most basic lantern Focused very easily with ‘pan and tilt’ movement (up/down and side to side)

Fresnel (Pronounced Fruh-nell)

Profile This lantern provides the most controllable source of Soft-edged beam which light. It has two lenses and can be adjusted the beam can be large or Barn doors (hinged shutters small, hard or soft. as seen in the picture) can Shutters control the spill of trim the edges of the beam light. Fresnels are used to light large areas on stage or ‘wash’ the stage in colour

Gobos can be used with profile lanterns

2. Which of these would be best for lighting a very specific small area

of the stage?

∆∆Effects on the stage created with gobos

Key gobo:  a metal stencil that can be placed in front of a profile Terms lantern to project a shape or image – examples include windows, or leaves to create a forest effect

Intensity Intensity refers to the brightness of the lantern. It is measured in percentages and known as high and low intensity.

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Direction The direction of the beams will allow you to play around with shadows and generate atmosphere. Think of the old trick of using a torch under your chin to tell a spooky story. If a light is needed to create a particular moment within a scene, such as a spotlight on a character or a gobo, this is known as a special.

3.3 Exploring lighting

Developing the skills In order to begin designing with light, there are three main aspects to think about: direction, intensity and colour. By combining these in different ways, you can create a range of effects for your pieces. Many theatres have a large number of lights on at the same time in variations of these three factors, in order to create the desired effects.

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