Author Topic: How to light a small stage from scratch?  (Read 4325 times)

Akira

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Re: How to light a small stage from scratch?
« Reply #15 on: January 31, 2017, 22:46:50 »
The musicians don't want to think about light, but they want a nice atmosphere and good shots for documentation purposes, so I took charge of the lighting.

There isn't a huge amount of money to spend, so I guess that something along the lines of a string of light bulbs is currently the best option. It looks as if all candidate rooms so far have a power outlet.

It there is a power outlet, one or a few bare light bulbs hanging high from the ceiling would be the best to retain the night atmosphere.
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Re: How to light a small stage from scratch?
« Reply #16 on: February 01, 2017, 20:23:19 »
Akira has pointed to the simplest solution, assuming you can access the ceiling or rafters above.  2 or 3 150W parabolic flood light bulbs in cheap clamp-on fixtures could do the job.  Make sure any thing you hang is safe from falling on to the people below.  Tie them up with rope or wire if necessary.
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