Lighting Basics
Light Fixtures, Mounting & Safety
Summary
In this module students will encounter different types of light fixtures, mounting hardware and safety equipment used to build a professional lighting rig. Students get hands-on experience hanging fixtures and connecting power and signal control cables, to attain a complete understanding of how an interconnected lighting system works.
Topics & Talking Points
- Leko, Par Can, Spotlight, LED
- Lasers, Hazers & Smoke Machines
- Truss, Base Plates
- C-clamp, C-wrench
- Safety Chains
Activities
- Build simple truss assemblies
- Hang Light Fixtures
- Operate C-wrenches and clamps
- Install safety chains
- Connect power cables and DMX signal cables