Whether you’re lighting a stage production or a wedding, designing your lighting rig and the positioning of every projector and stand plays an important role in high-quality lighting. You’ll need to take a variety of factors into consideration, from the type of projectors you use to the size of the room, and design schematics for future reference as well. This last factor will provide the greatest benefit when purchasing new lights or gobos and for making adjustments for new technology.
Below are three more tips for optimizing your lighting layout design and delivering the best possible light display for any event:
The blueprints of any space can affect light position, color choice and more.Get an accurate blueprint of the space – Having an accurate layout of the room will greatly affect the quality of your lighting. If you forget to take support pillars, seating or any other factors into consideration it could greatly affect the finished product and require last-minute changes that you won’t be completely happy with.
Incorporate ambient lighting – Ambient lighting, especially that which is unavoidable, such as emergency exit lights, can affect your design as well. This is particularly important at events like weddings, where your lighting design likely won’t be the only lights in the space. Make sure to account for ambient lighting position and intensity.
Make sure your gear list is up-to-date – If your gear list isn’t up-to-date, you’ll be missing vital information about where your lights are positioned and what they are capable of doing in the space. If you purchase any new gear, make sure to include it in new and reusable designs.
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