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The Use of Technology in Dance Lighting Design

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Which of the following is NOT a type of lighting instrument commonly used in dance lighting design?

  1. PAR cans

  2. Fresnels

  3. Moving lights

  4. Black lights


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Black lights are not typically used in dance lighting design because they produce ultraviolet light, which is invisible to the human eye.

What is the purpose of a gobo in dance lighting design?

  1. To create a pattern of light

  2. To focus the light beam

  3. To change the color of the light

  4. To dim the light


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gobos are metal or glass templates that are placed in front of a light source to create a pattern of light.

What is the difference between a front light and a backlight in dance lighting design?

  1. Front lights are used to illuminate the front of the dancers, while backlights are used to illuminate the back of the dancers.

  2. Front lights are used to create a soft, diffused light, while backlights are used to create a hard, directional light.

  3. Front lights are used to create a warm, inviting light, while backlights are used to create a cool, dramatic light.

  4. Front lights are used to create a bright, cheerful light, while backlights are used to create a dark, mysterious light.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Front lights are placed in front of the dancers, while backlights are placed behind the dancers.

What is the purpose of a dimmer in dance lighting design?

  1. To control the intensity of the light

  2. To change the color of the light

  3. To focus the light beam

  4. To create a pattern of light


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dimmers are used to control the intensity of the light by varying the amount of electricity that flows through the lighting instrument.

What is the advantage of using LED lights in dance lighting design?

  1. They are more energy-efficient than traditional incandescent lights.

  2. They produce a brighter light than traditional incandescent lights.

  3. They last longer than traditional incandescent lights.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

LED lights are more energy-efficient, produce a brighter light, and last longer than traditional incandescent lights.

What is the role of a lighting designer in dance lighting design?

  1. To create a lighting plot that specifies the placement and type of lighting instruments to be used.

  2. To program the lighting console to create the desired lighting effects.

  3. To operate the lighting console during the performance.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The lighting designer is responsible for creating the lighting plot, programming the lighting console, and operating the lighting console during the performance.

What is the difference between a warm color and a cool color in dance lighting design?

  1. Warm colors are colors that are associated with fire and passion, while cool colors are colors that are associated with water and ice.

  2. Warm colors are colors that are on the red end of the spectrum, while cool colors are colors that are on the blue end of the spectrum.

  3. Warm colors are colors that are bright and cheerful, while cool colors are colors that are dark and mysterious.

  4. Warm colors are colors that are used to create a sense of intimacy, while cool colors are colors that are used to create a sense of distance.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Warm colors are typically associated with fire and passion, while cool colors are typically associated with water and ice.

What is the purpose of a lighting console in dance lighting design?

  1. To control the intensity of the lights

  2. To change the color of the lights

  3. To create lighting effects

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The lighting console is used to control the intensity of the lights, change the color of the lights, and create lighting effects.

What is the difference between a spot light and a flood light in dance lighting design?

  1. Spot lights are used to create a narrow beam of light, while flood lights are used to create a wide beam of light.

  2. Spot lights are used to illuminate a specific area of the stage, while flood lights are used to illuminate the entire stage.

  3. Spot lights are used to create a hard, directional light, while flood lights are used to create a soft, diffused light.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Spot lights are used to create a narrow beam of light, illuminate a specific area of the stage, and create a hard, directional light. Flood lights are used to create a wide beam of light, illuminate the entire stage, and create a soft, diffused light.

What is the purpose of a color filter in dance lighting design?

  1. To change the color of the light

  2. To create a pattern of light

  3. To focus the light beam

  4. To dim the light


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Color filters are used to change the color of the light by absorbing certain wavelengths of light and allowing others to pass through.

What is the difference between a front curtain and a back curtain in dance lighting design?

  1. The front curtain is used to hide the stage from the audience before the performance begins, while the back curtain is used to hide the backstage area from the audience.

  2. The front curtain is used to create a sense of mystery and anticipation, while the back curtain is used to create a sense of closure and finality.

  3. The front curtain is used to control the amount of light that enters the stage, while the back curtain is used to control the amount of light that exits the stage.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The front curtain is used to hide the stage from the audience before the performance begins, create a sense of mystery and anticipation, and control the amount of light that enters the stage. The back curtain is used to hide the backstage area from the audience, create a sense of closure and finality, and control the amount of light that exits the stage.

What is the purpose of a cyc in dance lighting design?

  1. To create a seamless background for the performance

  2. To create a sense of depth and perspective

  3. To create a sense of atmosphere and mood

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cycs are used to create a seamless background for the performance, create a sense of depth and perspective, and create a sense of atmosphere and mood.

What is the difference between a followspot and a profile spot in dance lighting design?

  1. Followspots are used to follow a specific performer around the stage, while profile spots are used to create a specific shape of light.

  2. Followspots are used to create a bright, focused beam of light, while profile spots are used to create a soft, diffused light.

  3. Followspots are used to create a warm, inviting light, while profile spots are used to create a cool, dramatic light.

  4. Followspots are used to create a bright, cheerful light, while profile spots are used to create a dark, mysterious light.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Followspots are typically used to follow a specific performer around the stage, while profile spots are typically used to create a specific shape of light.

What is the purpose of a gobo rotator in dance lighting design?

  1. To rotate a gobo in front of the light source to create a moving pattern of light

  2. To focus the light beam

  3. To change the color of the light

  4. To dim the light


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gobo rotators are used to rotate a gobo in front of the light source to create a moving pattern of light.

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