Stage lighting is used to make what appears on stage visible to an audience. Through focus, stage lighting can direct an audience's attention to a certain part of the stage, while using a certain shade of a color for lighting can affect the mood on stage. To truly learn about using stage lights, Rob Sayer of Onstage Lighting believes it is as simple as "getting a book, getting a gig and getting around."
Instructions
Procedures
1. Invest in books about stage lighting. Two of the best books are "Stage Lighting" by Richard Pilbrew and a "Practical Guide to Stage Lighting" by Steven Shelby. Learn about lighting technology and put on an event or show.
2. Log onto Lighting Trainer.com to get free access to lighting training materials from various Web sites.
3. Contact your local university or college and ask about stage lighting courses being offered. Enroll in a class or even ask a stage lighting instructor whether he or she offers private instruction.
4. Volunteer with a good lighting company in your area to gain experience working with professional lighting engineers. Or, volunteer with your local theater company or high school's performing arts club to get as much hands-on experience as possible.
5. Contact your local stage technicians union and ask for permission to watch technicians at the next show. Explain that you need to visually apply what you have been learning academically. Offer to run errands for the technicians such as picking up lunch or coffee in exchange for their help.
