1. Unit 66 Staging Lighting Operations By Amy Vickers

2. Studio Due – City colour 2500 The city centre light is similar to the wash light as it projects one block of colour, the colour gets brighter as the lamp heats up. The light gets very hot however the heat is distributed so it is not one part of the light getting hot and doing damage to the light. This light is also water proof so it can be used in any weather conditions. The powerful light beam can create numberless colour shades. The studio due city centre was selected to illuminate the major section of the mast in Australia. I found one if these lights for 1,900 euros for second hand on sourceEurope.com. You would use them outside or in a large venue because they produce a large amount of lights and are very bright and have a large spread. The difference between the city colour and nova flower are, the city colour stays still and does not move, the nova flower moves in various positions so the nova flower would be better for more exciting lighting. Studio Due – City Colour 2500 Scenario: I would use this light outside as it is IP rated, I would use it to light up buildings such as a castle, it is very bright due to its 2500 watt lamp and has a wide beam angle of 50°x52° meaning less fixtures could be used. Comparison: I would use this over a nova flower light because the nova flower does not wash a wall/room, it creates a pattern. SOURCE MSA/DE 2500W Lamp life 2.000 hours Color temperature 6.000 K Luminous flux 260.000 lm OPTIC COLOR SYSTEM Full CYM color mixing, unlimited variety of colours and shades. High resolution stepper motors The color changer can be drived with 4 different speeds or in real time Shutter + dimmer BEAM ANGLE (50% intensity) 50°x52° HEAD ROTATION Up to 260° CONTROL INPUT Standard interface: RS-485; opto-couplet input Protocol: USITT DMX 512 Software upgrade from DMX line SETUP AND CONFIGURATION Dynamic menus for customization of all fixture functions AUTO MODE Stand-alone control: auto mode function master/slave (synchro mode) with internal present IP 54 RATE POWER SUPPLY (magnetic ballast) Rated voltage: 230V~ /50Hz

3. Nova Flower Light The nova flower is a 1200 watt lamp which is waterproof so it can be used in any weather conditions. The light beam projects onto a metal plate and goes up into the sky making a moon flower shape in a vary of colours. The nova flower is weighed about 88kg which means It is too heavy to transport easily so it is placed on a flight case so you can easily wheel it around. The nova flower has 14 channels: 1) colours, all the combinations, 2) colours motors speed, 3) reflectors speed, 4) lamp on/off + reset, 5) shutter, 6) magenta, 7) cyan, 8) yellow, 9) pan 8 beats, 10) tilt 8 beats, 11) pan 16 beats, 12) tilt 16 beats, 13) pan speed, 14) tilt speed. This light has been used at big venues and had a huge impact including the Paul O'Grady show and the x-factor and the mtv awards. I found a nova light second hand for £3,500, however you could double the price if it was brand new. Comparison: The difference between the nova flower and a moving head are the following: a moving head is a lot smaller and doesn’t produce as much light, the nova flower is a lot brighter and bigger. Scenario: I would use this light outside as it is waterproof or indoors at a concert or extremely large theatre as they give out a lot of light due to the 1200 watt lamp.

4. Moving Head The ultra-compact MAC 101 LED moving head wash is available in three white light versions that expand its use to applications where high quality, pure white light is needed. The MAC 101 CT incorporates both cold and warm LEDs instead of RGB for a better white light quality and greater output. Colour temperature calibrated to ensure visual consistency across fixtures, the MAC 101 CT allows for easy changes in colour temperature from crisp cold looks to warm shades, and features simple intensity control. High quality LED white light Ideal for highlighting skin tones, textiles or set pieces Variable colour temperature Tight and punchy beam effects, long throw Multiple field angle options for a perfect wash Incredibly fast and precise movement Less than 125 watt total power requirement Scenario: I would use this light to wash the stage with a block colour as it isn’t very big and is easy to place. I would use this light in a concert to create effects for the performance. Comparison: The difference between a moving head and a Fresnel light are the following: a moving light can be various difference colours and can move at many angles. The Fresnel is set as white or clear and lights up one area as it stays still.

5. Fresnel The Fresnel light uses a circular reflector. The lens is not very precise however it gives a very soft edged beam as well as spreading a great deal of light outside the beam (spill). The light can be focused in order to alter the size of the light beam but it cannot project gobo images. Even though the Fresnel light isn't very efficient, it is a good light for stage lighting. Scenario: I would use this light to wash a stage for a theatrical production as it is a flood of light and you can put coloured gel in front of it to create a coloured light. Comparison: The Fresnel is the opposite to a pin spot because the Fresnel lights up a big area and the pin spot only lights up a small area. Thin & Lightweight Design High 97+ CRI Water Resistant IP54 Rating Continual Focus- Variable Spot-Flood Completely Silent Operation Single Shadow Beam Shaping Fully Dimmable 100 – 0% 3200K or 5600K Versions DMX or Wireless Operation Battery or Worldwide AC Power Yoke Mount for Pan & Tilt Sturdy, Durable Aluminum Construction Made Production Tough in the USA Packs Small and Light No Noise. Low Power Draw No Spare Bulbs to Buy or Carry Low Maintenance Cost & Downtime Very Portable. Use it Anywhere! Extremely Versatile Light

6. LED Pin Spot 2 The LED Pin spot 2 includes two front focal lens options to produce hard-edge beams for a variety of applications. The LED Pin spot 2 is extremely lightweight and is powered by a 3W white LED. The auto switching power supply allows the fixture to adapt to the voltage provided, ranging from 100V to 240V. Light Source: 1 (white) 3W (700mA) LED 50,000hrs Beam Angle: 6° (installed), 9° (included) Illuminance (6°): 4,120 lux @ 2m Illuminance (9°): 1,335 lux @ 2m Input Voltage: Auto-ranging 100 - 240VAC 50/60Hz Power and Current: 4W, 0.1A @ 230V 50Hz Weight: 0.4kg Size: 193 x 105 x 148mm Approvals: CE Comparison: The pin spot is very different to a Fresnel light because it is a very narrow spot light and you could not light up a stage with a pin spot, only a small area of the stage or a person. Scenario: I would use this light to light up a musician during a gig.

7. The Obey 70 bridges the gap between smaller rack mount controllers and massive control desks. 14 reversible faders assignable joystick allow for easy programming of up to 12, 32 channel fixtures. The Obey 70 can store up to 6 sets of chases containing 240 scenes on 384 total channels of control Fog and strobe control as well as MIDI compatibility Chauvet Obey 70 384 Channel DMX Lighting Controller Universal DMX-512 controller Controls up to 12 intelligent lights of up to 32 channels each 30 banks of 8 scenes, 240 scenes max 384 DMX channels of control 6 sets of chases containing 240 scenes Program fade and speed time into each step Reversible sliders Re-assignable channels Sequential linking of chases Assignable pressure-sensitive joystick Fog & strobe control buttons Grab any fixture on the fly Beat activation, tap-sync and auto run DMX polarity selector 4-space (4U) rack mount MIDI compatible Power: 12VDC 500mA (external power supply: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz) Weight: 7.3lbs (3.3kg) Size: 19in x 7in x 2.8in / 483mm x 178mm x 71mm £95 to buy

8. Showtec Easy Fade DMX Stage Lighting Control Desk 18 channel basic lighting desk culture Ideal for schools, village halls, small theatres, small venue tours, churches DMX output This desk offers DMX (18 channel) No analogue control unless you have demux boxes No programming, just straight forward faders, with A & B masters, timed fades, channel buttons, and a grand master This is also an ideal desk, is for those with minimal traditional dimmers but are starting to use LED lanterns and need a few extra DMX channels Power Supply: DC 12V 500mA Power connector: Adaptor included Scenes/Chases: 0 Run mode: Manual only Patch mode: N/A Output: DMX-512, 36 channels Output connector: 3 pole XLR Dimensions: 483 x 270 x 120 mm Weight: 4 kg I would use this lighting desk in a small theatre when lighting up a performance with basic lighting requirements (spotlights, follow spots).

9. Comparison Chauvet Obey 70 384 Channel DMX Lighting Controller Showtec Easy Fade DMX I have compared the Chauvet lighting desk to the showtec lighting desk, here are the differences: The chauvet lighting desk is lighter than the Showtec The showtec lighting desk holds more channels than the Chauvet lighting desk The chauvet lighting desk had anologue controls