Lighting Basics

Light Fixtures, Mounting & Safety

Summary

In this module students will encounter different types of light fixtures, mounting hardware and safety equipment used to build a professional lighting rig.  Students get hands-on experience hanging fixtures and connecting power and signal control cables, to attain a complete understanding of how an interconnected lighting system works.

Topics & Talking Points

• Leko, Par Can, Spotlight, LED 
• Lasers, Hazers & Smoke Machines
• Truss, Base Plates
• C-clamp, C-wrench
• Safety Chains

Activities

• Build simple truss assemblies
• Hang Light Fixtures
• Operate C-wrenches and clamps
• Install safety chains
• Connect power cables and DMX signal cables