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Lighting for concerts is divided into two catagories: Conventional and Intelligent. Conventional lights are standard lights that grow brighter and dimmer as more or less electricity is fed to them. Intelligent lights are the cool moving lights that change color and move in different directions.
All the lighting is controlled from one console at the back of the audience. The console is usually a WholeHog or a GrandMA or (in older concerts) an ETC board. All the fixtures' positions, colors, patterns (gobos) and intensity are directed to change from a preprogrammed set of instructions from these consoles.
Each light is connected to the next light with a cable that carries the instructions by a digital signal known as DMX-512, or simply "DMX."
If a concert is different from night to night (like with Phish or Dave Matthews) then the lighting director will cue the show manually. The lighting director has to be intimately familiar with the music in order to keep the cues firing just at the right time.
If a show is the same night after night (like Disney On Ice) then the console is connected to a time-code generator that will automatically fire the cues. The lighting director is then free to follow the cues and call followspot orders (which are operated by people).
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How much do concert and lighting designers make?
Lighting designers can make anywhere between $15,000 to $500,000 per show designed, depending on the size of the lighting rig, and if the designer actually designs the rig or not.
How do flat screen TV'S work?
Plasmas work by lighting up gases in a glass tube. LCDs work by lighting up "liquid" pixels individually.
Who won the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Play in 2012?
The 2012 Tony for Best Lighting Design of a Play went to Jeff Croiter. He received his award for his work on the lighting design of Peter and the Starcatcher.
The least fixed design which must often wait on the near completion of the work of others is?
*lighting designer
Who is the lighting designer of swan song?
The lighting designer for "Swan Song" is Yi Zhao. The production, which features a blend of dance and theater elements, showcases Zhao's expertise in creating evocative and dynamic lighting that enhances the performance's emotional depth. Zhao's work is instrumental in setting the mood and atmosphere throughout the piece.
How do lighting companies work with sound companies?
Lighting and sound companies both are at the same concert at the same time, they work together to get both the lighting equipment, and sound equipment ready for a concert. the lighting and sound are some of the most important nessecitys for a concert so working together definatley helps.
Where can you rent concert lighting?
You can rent concert lighting from companies such as Live Systems, Concert Systems and Zigzag Lighting. You can use their website to find the equipment they offer and their prices.
Who controls the lights during a concert?
During a concert, the lighting is usually controlled by pre-programmed software or DJ's. Usually, the lighting is planned in advance with the show but sometimes it's done on-the-fly.
How does an lighting system work?
how does a car lighting system work
How much lighting is used at a rock concert?
It depends on the concert and the type of show. A typical Dave Matthews concert relies very little on lighting and will only use about 20 moving fixtures. A typical Pink Floyd concert will use over a thousand moving fixtures. Most professional concerts carry enough electrical transformers and generators to power a small town.
How much do concert and lighting designers make?
Lighting designers can make anywhere between $15,000 to $500,000 per show designed, depending on the size of the lighting rig, and if the designer actually designs the rig or not.
What is a Pink Floyd concert like?
A Pink Floyd concert is like no other it has great lighting fireworks and souround sound speakers that are so clear. It is a great experience.
I have pendant type kitchen lighting. Would a dimmer work well with this type of lighting?
Dimmers are great for all types of lighting. It will work well for pendant type of lighting. Pendant lighting is a current modern trend and very stylish!
What live performance equipment is essential for a successful concert?
Essential live performance equipment for a successful concert includes microphones, amplifiers, speakers, instruments, lighting, and a sound mixing console.
Do concert lighting director need to have a colleg education to do your job?
first learn to write and spell, then ask again
Who do concert promoters work for?
the government
How do flat screen TV'S work?
Plasmas work by lighting up gases in a glass tube. LCDs work by lighting up "liquid" pixels individually.
