Question

stage lighting exam

1. absorption is

a. when the path of a beam is changed by hitting a shiny surface
b. when a beam of light is stopped by another object
c. how bright or dim a lighting instrument is
d. how far a beam of light can travel

1. reflection is

a) when the path of a beam is changed by hitting a shiny surface
b. when a beam of light is stopped by another object
c. how bright or dim a lighting instrument is
d. how far a beam of light can travel

1. what are gels used for?

a. to change the direction of a light
b. to change the shape of a light
c. to change the color of a light
d. to hold the light in place

1. when light passes through a material, it is:

a. reflected
c. transmitted
b. absorbed
d. refracted

1. an instant change to darkness is called a

a. blackout
c. push
b. fade out
d. crossfade

1. intensity is

a. when the path of a beam is changed by hitting a shiny surface
b. when a beam of light is stopped by another object
c. how bright or dim a lighting instrument is
d. how far a beam of light can travel

1. what lighting instrument has a long throw, a special reflector and lenses, and can be focused and shuttered to shape the light?

a. a fresnel
c. a par can
b. a scoop
d. an ellipsoidal reflector spotlight

1. the most natural angle of light is from above and the sides.

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

1. white light is made up of what 3 primary colors?

a. red, white, and blue
c. red, yellow, and blue
b. red, green and blue
d. red, magenta, and blue

Explanation:

1. Absorption occurs when a beam of light is stopped by another object.
2. Reflection is when the path of a beam is changed by hitting a shiny surface.
3. Gels are used to change the color of a light.
4. When light passes through a material, it is transmitted.
5. An instant change to darkness is called a blackout.
6. Intensity refers to how bright or dim a lighting instrument is.
7. An ellipsoidal reflector spotlight has a long throw, a special reflector and lenses, and can be focused and shuttered to shape the light.
8. The most natural angle of light is 45 degree light from above and the sides.
9. White light is made up of red, green, and blue.

Answer:

1. b. When a beam of light is stopped by another object
2. a. When the path of a beam is changed by hitting a shiny surface
3. c. To change the color of a light
4. c. Transmitted
5. a. Blackout
6. c. How bright or dim a lighting instrument is
7. d. An ellipsoidal reflector spotlight
8. d. 45 degree light
9. b. Red, green and blue