Are You a Lighting Design Expert?

Are You a Lighting Design Expert?

Test your knowledge on lighting design in theater with this quiz! See if you can answer all 12 questions correctly

published on January 05
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What is the purpose of lighting design in theater?

What is the purpose of lighting design in theater?
To provide visibility for the audience
To add color to the stage
To enhance the costumes
To entertain the actors
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Which type of lighting fixture is commonly used in theater?

Which type of lighting fixture is commonly used in theater?
Floodlight
Spotlight
Chandelier
Sconce
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What is a gobo in lighting design?

What is a gobo in lighting design?
A device used to create patterns or textures in light beams
A type of stage curtain
An instrument to control stage fog
A type of lighting console
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What do lighting gels do?

What do lighting gels do?
Control the intensity of the light
Shape the beam of light
Change the color of the light
Add haze to the stage
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What is the purpose of a lighting plot?

What is the purpose of a lighting plot?
To outline the placement of lighting fixtures in the theater
To indicate the cues for changing lights
To design the set layout
To choreograph the actors' movements
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What is the function of a followspot?

What is the function of a followspot?
To track the actors' movements
To provide general illumination
To highlight specific actors or objects on stage
To create a dappled light effect
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What does the term 'cue' refer to in lighting design?

What does the term 'cue' refer to in lighting design?
A sudden blackout on stage
The signal for a specific lighting change
A type of lighting fixture
The shadow cast by a gobo
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Which of the following can enhance the mood or atmosphere in theater lighting?

Strobe lights
Dimmers
Footlights
Marquee lights
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What is the purpose of a lighting designer's cue sheet?

What is the purpose of a lighting designer's cue sheet?
To provide the cast with their blocking positions
To specify the intensity of each lighting cue
To outline the technical requirements for each cue
To schedule the rehearsal timings
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Which lighting technique creates dramatic silhouettes on stage?

Which lighting technique creates dramatic silhouettes on stage?
Backlighting
Side lighting
Front lighting
Top lighting
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What does the term 'color temperature' refer to in lighting design?

What does the term 'color temperature' refer to in lighting design?
The brightness level of a lighting instrument
The distance between lighting fixtures
The balance between warm and cool colors in the lighting
The angle of the light beam
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What is the purpose of a lighting cue rehearsal?

What is the purpose of a lighting cue rehearsal?
To test the reliability of the lighting equipment
To practice the transitions between different lighting cues
To train the lighting operator
To synchronize the lights with the sound cues