Objectives
Demonstrate safe hanging of a light on a batten, light ladder or a catwalk pipe
Demonstrate safe wiring practices
Demonstrate aiming and focusing of a light.
Understand concepts of back lighting, face and wash lighting
Understand Lens angles (ETC) or dimensions (6x9 Leko or Altman)
Safety
Wear a safety harness when hanging lights from an overhead catwalk
The area below the catwalk must be clear - use a spotter.
Stage electric lines must be rebalanced anytime a light fixture OR cable is mounted or removed.
Every light fixture must have a safety cable.
References
https://theatretechgeek.wordpress.com/2008/12/23/rigging-and-focusing-lights/
http://www.stagelightingprimer.com/index.html?slfs-doanddont.html&2
Replace lamp ETC Source 4 ERS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPh37k-g-jE
Clean lens barrel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTMHW-NUUCc
Clean reflector https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ10CiDOkPI
Bench focus ETC Source 4 ERS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkE52tYDNV0
Certification
Demonstrate safe hanging of a light.
Demonstrate safe wiring practices.
Demonstrate aiming and focusing of a light.
Define Back Light, Face Light, Wash
Identify the lens angles ellipsoidal fixtures in our stock and explain why it matters.