The stage lights provide follow-up illumination when the stage lifting platform moves

The importance of following the lighting when the stage lifting platform moves

In stage performances, lifting platforms are often used to achieve vertical movement of actors or props to create different stage scenes and visual effects. The follow-up lighting of the stage lights plays a crucial role in this process.

Enhancing performance coherence: When actors or props move on the lift platform, if there is a lack of appropriate lighting, the audience may have difficulty seeing the performance content clearly, resulting in the disruption of the performance's coherence. Following the lighting can ensure that actors or props remain in a bright environment throughout the entire movement, making the performance more smooth and natural.

Highlight the key points of the performance: By following the lighting, the audience's attention can be focused on the moving actors or props, highlighting the key points and critical plots of the performance. For instance, in a play, when the protagonist rises slowly from the lift platform, appropriate follow-up lighting can create a mysterious and solemn atmosphere, enhancing the appeal of the performance.

Creating a stage atmosphere: Different lighting colors, brightness levels and angles can create various stage atmospheres. Following the lighting can adjust the lighting effects in real time according to the performance requirements, adding rich emotional colors to the stage. For instance, during a cheerful music performance, using bright and colorful lights for follow-up illumination can create a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere.

Follow the implementation method of lighting

Manual control

Real-time tracking by operators: Professional lighting operators in the control room manually adjust the Angle, brightness and color of the stage lights by observing the monitor or directly observing the stage, ensuring that the lights always follow the actors or props on the lift platform. This approach requires the operators to have a high level of professional quality and response ability, and be able to make timely adjustments according to the rhythm and changes of the performance.

Applicable scenarios: It is suitable for some scenes where the performance pace is relatively slow and the requirements for lighting changes are not high. For instance, in some traditional opera performances, the actors' movements and performance rhythms are relatively slow, and manual control can meet the basic requirements of follow-up lighting.

"自动 控制" 可 以 翻 译 为 "automated control"

Sensor technology: Install position sensors on the lifting platform. When the lifting platform starts to move, the sensors will detect its position information in real time and transmit this information to the lighting control system. The lighting control system automatically adjusts the Angle and brightness of the stage lights based on the received information to achieve follow-up lighting. For instance, by using infrared sensors or laser sensors, the position and movement speed of the lifting platform can be precisely detected.

Preset program control: Before the performance, based on the plot and performance requirements, the lighting change program is set in advance in the lighting control system. When the lifting platform moves according to the preset program, the lighting control system will automatically control the stage lights to make corresponding adjustments. This approach is suitable for scenarios where the performance process is fixed and the lighting changes are highly regular, such as large-scale song and dance galas and musicals.

The application of different types of stage lights in follow-up lighting

Spotlight

Precise focusing: Spotlights have highly concentrated light beams that can accurately focus the light on the actors or props on the lift platform. In follow-up lighting, spotlights can highlight the key objects of the performance, allowing the audience to clearly see the expressions and movements of the actors. For example, in a solo dance performance, using spotlights to follow the dancer's movement on the lift platform can create a focused effect and enhance the visual impact of the performance.

Flexible Angle adjustment: The Angle of the spotlight can be flexibly adjusted to adapt to different movement directions and positions of the lifting platform. The operator can change the Angle of the spotlight in real time according to the needs of the performance to ensure that the light always shines on the target object.

Dyeing lamp

Creating an atmosphere: Colored lights are mainly used to change the color atmosphere of the stage. In the following lighting, the colored lights can adjust the color of the light according to the plot and emotional changes of the performance, creating different atmospheres on the stage. For example, when the actors on the lift platform express sad emotions, using blue or purple dyed lights for follow-up lighting can enhance the expression effect of the emotions.

In conjunction with spotlights: Tinted lights are usually used in conjunction with spotlights. Spotlights illuminate actors or props, while tinted lights create an atmosphere. The two complement each other and can create a richer and more vivid stage effect.

Spotlight

Full-track tracking: A follow light is a type of lamp that can follow the actor's movement. It can always focus the light on the actor, ensuring that the actor can receive sufficient illumination at any position on the stage. When the lifting platform is moving, the follow light can automatically or manually follow the actor's movement trajectory to achieve seamless following lighting.

Emphasizing the actor's dominant position: The light intensity of the spotlight is relatively high, which can make the actor stand out more on the stage and emphasize the actor's dominant position. In some important performance segments, using follow-up lights for illumination can enable the audience to focus their attention entirely on the actors.

Follow the issues that need attention in lighting

The lighting transition is natural.

Avoid abrupt changes: During the movement of the lifting platform, the Angle, brightness and color of the lights should change naturally and smoothly, avoiding any abrupt changes. For instance, when the lifting platform moves from one position to another, the brightness of the lights should be gradually adjusted instead of suddenly brightening or dimming.

Consider the visual perception of the audience: The transition of lighting should conform to the visual perception of the audience to avoid causing discomfort to the audience due to overly rapid or intense changes in lighting. By setting reasonable lighting change times and transition effects, the audience can enjoy the performance comfortably.

Coordinate and cooperate with other stage elements

Coordination with sound effects: The changes in lighting should be in harmony with sound effects to jointly create the overall atmosphere of the stage. For instance, when the actors on the lift platform perform intense action shows, the lights can flash rapidly in rhythm with the sound effects, enhancing the tension and rhythm of the performance.

Integration with stage design: The following lighting should be integrated with the stage design of the stage and must not disrupt the overall stage style. The color, brightness and Angle of the lighting should be in harmony with the background, props and other elements of the stage to jointly create a harmonious and unified stage scene.

Ensure safety

Avoid lighting interference: During the movement of the lifting platform, it is necessary to ensure that the lighting does not interfere with the performance of the actors and does not affect the normal operation of the lifting platform. For example, it is necessary to avoid direct light shining on the actors' eyes to prevent their discomfort.

Check the installation of lighting fixtures: Regularly inspect the installation of stage lighting fixtures to ensure they are firmly fixed and will not loosen or fall due to the movement of the lifting platform or other safety accidents. At the same time, attention should be paid to the heat dissipation of the lamps to avoid potential safety hazards such as fires caused by overheating of the lamps.