Episode 12 – What Are The Different Types of Lights and When Should I use Them (Part 2)
Summary: <a href="https://i2.wp.com/www.learnstagelighting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Podcast-Image-12.png?ssl=1"></a>This week, we’re continuing our series on lighting fixtures by talking about spot fixtures and beam fixtures.<br> Listen in to learn about the different types of lighting fixtures, and how you can use them in your show!<br> Rate this podcast:<br> Rate on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-learn-stage-lighting-podcast/id1347712973"> iTunes</a><br> Rate on <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I3g7i6hw5mklrw3jbhrktwfcofq?t%3DThe_Learn_Stage_Lighting_Podcast%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu">Google Play</a><br> Lighting News!<br> The Latest in Lighting News<br> The latest in Lighting in News is the annual Pro Light and Sound Conference happening in Germany! One of the highlights I would like to mention is the introduction of the Grand MA3 which is supposedly the new latest and greatest for Lighting Consoles which you can check out in the link below.<br> <a href="https://www.grandma3.com/">https://www.grandma3.com/</a><br> ENTTEC has also introduced Weather Rated Outdoor products for Pixels. I’ll be sure to share more on that as we get the latest information!<br> Main Segment<br> Benefits of Spot Fixtures<br> Spot fixtures in lighting are lights that we use to get a hard edge light on the stage. There are two things that a hard edge light will get us:<br> <br> <br> <br> It can be very easy to keep the defined light on or off a certain part of the stage. But, it can be harsh on the skin and can cast hard shadows on people.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> You are able to use Gobos or Patterns in the light. You can use the pattern on the stage and look really good on the stage.<br> <br> For a more in-depth look at Spot Fixtures please refer to our Post: <a href="https://www.learnstagelighting.com/what-fixtures-are-common-in-stage-lighting-spot-fixtures/">https://www.learnstagelighting.com/what-fixtures-are-common-in-stage-lighting-spot-fixtures/</a><br> Types of Spot Fixtures<br> Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlight (Also known as a Lekos)<br> This would be the most popular type of spotlight in the lighting industry next to the moving spotlight. There are many different names and types for the ellipsoidal light but the most common would be the .<br> Not only does the Lekos have the Hard Edge it also has the changeable barrels which allow you to add the different lens sizes for the different distances that you need to shoot.The Lekos also have shutters in it which enables you to crop certain lights on or off the stage.<br> These are most popular lights that are used on various types of stages because of the flexibility of being able to highlight certain parts of the stage.<br> Follow Spot<br> The Follow Spot is used for exactly what it is named for, it follows. This is used in many theaters or arena shows and usually manually operated to “Follow” a person on the stage. These are similar to Lekos but often do not have any Shutters. They do have the Hard Edge and Patterns.<br> Moving Head Spot<br> The moving head spot lights are very similar to other spot lights except they move. The moving head has similar features such as the Gobos, Shutters, Color Fixtures, and so much more. <br> Pin Spot<br> The Pin Spot is more of a Beam Light which can be considered a subsidiary of spotlights. The Pin spotlight is good for when you have a haze in the room. But it is also good for when you do not have a haze. This beam light is great with or without haze because it can really cut through the atmosphere and look really good in the setting.<br> <a href="https://www.learnstagelighting.com/beam-fixtures/">I talk more about beam fixtures here.</a><br> Mailbag:<br> Destiny: How Can I Learn Everything and Anything Abou...
