Lighting Performance Contingency Planning

Questions and Answers

What is a recommended practice to address potential failures during a performance?

Rely solely on automated lighting systems.

Keep all lighting control information digital only.

Avoid developing emergency cue sheets.

Create comprehensive hardcopy cue sheets for manual operation. (correct)

Why might emergency cue sheets be necessary during a performance?

They are part of regular performance closing procedures.

To enhance the visual effects during normal operations.

To reduce the amount of lighting used in the performance.

In case key lighting instruments malfunction or dimmer circuits fail. (correct)

What issue could prevent recorded cues from functioning correctly?

Using redundant lighting systems.

Overloading the console with too many cues.

Incorrect patching of console channel inputs and outputs. (correct)

Outdated software on the control console.

What is a potential consequence of relying solely on recorded cues?

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What should be done to reveal a patching problem during a performance?

<p>Print out a patching report and compare it to the cue printout.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Contingency Planning for Lighting Cues

Preparation is essential in production for handling unexpected issues during performances or events.
Hardcopy cue sheets serve as a backup method for manually operating lighting consoles, offering reliability if software fails.
Identifying alternative instruments or channels ahead of time allows for quick adjustments to cues if primary cues malfunction.
Emergency cue sheets can be developed, providing a fallback in scenarios like dimmer circuit failures or burned-out lighting instruments.
Maintaining the show’s continuity is the top priority; sometimes, simply flooding the stage with basic lighting is enough to keep the performance going.
Problems with recorded cue failures can arise from improper patching of console channel inputs and outputs.
Mix-ups during data entry into the control console may inadvertently alter channel patching, disrupting cue functionality.
Regular comparisons between patching reports, instrument schedules, and cue printouts can help identify and resolve patching discrepancies.

Description

This quiz explores essential strategies for managing lighting cues in performances, focusing on the importance of contingency plans. Learn about the preparation of hardcopy cue sheets and the identification of alternative instruments to ensure smooth production even in unforeseen circumstances.