Think about which background option you would prefer to use throughout your item. The choice will depend on the mood and atmosphere you wish to achieve. Use the descriptions below to assist in your choice of option.

You will be asked to complete a ‘Lighting Design Ideas table’ (see template in Google Drive) to outline the various lighting states you would like to achieve throughout your item.

You should provide written descriptions (and time codes of when each lighting change occurs in the music) but can also provide images of colour palettes you wish to achieve or images of sample lighting states to help show the lighting director what you have in mind. 

N.B. Please keep in mind that the images you provide may not be able to be replicated exactly due to differences in the lighting rig. We will endeavour to create a lighting state as close to your request as possible. 

To assist with stage orientation when describing sides or areas of the stage, please use the diagrams below.

Please note- there are a range of colours and styles of lighting in this example to show a greater scope of options. Your choices can be refined to a few colours and styles if that is more suitable to your intent. Suggested number of lighting states range between 5 -10.

(Please note- When using a Cyc, changes work best when the song changes or develops, or a new group of characters enter the stage. In this example, changes reflect the time of day. The suggested number of lighting states is between 5- 8.)

For any other requests, please include them in Form 5. 

For instance, you may want a few overhead spot lights that come on and off at the beginning of your item.