Question

1. what is an ellipsoidal reflector often called?

a. a par
c. a focus
b. a fresnel
d. a leko

1. what lighting instrument has a short throw and a large wash, usually hung just above the

stage?
a. a fresnel
c. a strip light
b. an ers
d. a par can

1. which angle of light is best for accentuating the movement of the body?

a. full front light
c. 45 degree light
b. full back light
d. side light

1. in the mccandless method, what do we call the light that simulates the sun?

a. warm light
c. key light
b. cool light
d. fill light

1. in the mccandless method, what do we call the light that is away from \the sun\?

a. warm light
c. key light
b. cool light
d. fill light

1. what is the first step to hang a light?

a. place the c - clamp on the batten
b. connect the safety cable
c. make sure all the bolts are tightened except the c - clamp bolt
d. hand - tighten the c - clamp bolt

1. light where you can see the source is called

a. motivated light
c. a wash
b. random light
d. intensity

1. light where you cannot see the source is called

a. motivated light
c. a wash
b. random light
d. intensity

1. in lighting, the colors red, yellow, and orange are all considered:

a. cool
c. nice
b. warm
d. neutral

1. which type of lighting fixture was originally developed for light houses?

a. leko
c. par can
b. cyc light
d. fresnel

1. what does the term foh stand for?

a. for our house
c. fresnel on hot
b. fresnel on hot
d. front on hot

1. in lighting, the colors blue, green, and purple are all considered:

a. cool
c. nice
b. warm
d. neutral

Explanation:

• Question 21: An ellipsoidal reflector is often called a leko. It is a common term in stage lighting.
• Question 22: A fresnel has a short throw and a large wash, usually hung just above the stage. It is a type of lighting instrument.
• Question 23: Side light is best for accentuating the movement of the body as it creates shadows and highlights contours.
• Question 24: In the McCandless method, the key light simulates the sun. It is the main light source.
• Question 25: In the McCandless method, the fill light is away from “the sun” (key light). It fills in the shadows.
• Question 26: The first step to hang a light is to place the C - clamp on the batten. This provides a base for attaching the light.
• Question 27: Light where you can see the source is called random light. It is a basic classification.
• Question 28: Light where you cannot see the source is called motivated light. It is designed to look like a natural or logical light source.
• Question 29: In lighting, red, yellow, and orange are warm colors. They give a cozy or energetic feel.
• Question 30: The fresnel was originally developed for light houses. It has a lens that can focus light.
• Question 31: FOH stands for Front of House. It is a common term in theater and event lighting.
• Question 32: In lighting, blue, green, and purple are cool colors. They can create a calm or mysterious atmosphere.

Answer:

1. d. A leko
2. a. A fresnel
3. d. Side light
4. c. Key light
5. d. Fill light
6. a. Place the C - clamp on the batten
7. b. Random light
8. a. Motivated light
9. b. Warm
10. d. Fresnel
11. d. Front on hot
12. a. Cool