“Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness.” ― Anne Frank We use darkness or shadow as a texture with which to define a platform. We do this by employing specific stage lighting. Stage lighting is broken into two main sections: 1)front lighting and 2) effect lighting. In part two of this series we’ll dive into front lighting in greater detail. It seems that architects, contractors, and a fair share of DIY lighting people understand the need for fron

Have you ever seen a stage production with fantastic lighting? You've seen incredible moving lights that seem to dance across the stage or beautiful colors that cause different scenes to become apparent or others to fade. Well, all of that has been specifically designed, aimed, and calibrated for specific purposes. The lighting at a professional production (be it theater, concert, speaking engagements, etc.) is always done with a specific purpose and general technique to c