Have you noticed how well-planned lighting and sounds can give you goosebumps and make performances more impactful?
Don’t think of stage audio and lighting as ordinary equipment. They do a lot more than that. How you’re using them can contribute to the success of your work.
What are you using the stage audio and lighting for?
Stage lighting illuminates an area. It directs focus on the performer or artist, especially if there are several people on stage.
You can highlight who’s currently acting and draw attention to them. Lighting allows your audience to see the performer’s reaction and facial expression more vividly.
Stage lighting can also be used to intensify or draw emotions. If the scene is sad overall, the engineer may dim the lights to create a gloomy mood. If the scene is upbeat or happy, your engineer can use strong or bright lights to send positive vibes to the audience.
Lighting can also signify changes in time, which is helpful for plays or theatrical performances. The proper lighting allows you to set the scene as well. It’s a way of helping performers get into their character.
Sounds play a similar role. They help capture the audience’s attention and help performers deliver the right emotions. Poor audio can easily ruin even the best play performed by the most excellent artists. You need the sound to be clear and crisp, especially in a huge venue.
Stage sounds should be properly set up, so the audience at the front doesn’t suffer from blasting sounds, and the people at the back can still hear everything clearly. Like lighting, the right sound effects can also highlight emotions and signal scene transitions.
Best practices when using stage audio and lighting
- Consider your audience. Make sure that the lighting and sounds are designed to make the performance more enjoyable for the audience. Use your lighting to make the venue safer and easier to navigate. For instance, light pathways, aisles, stairs, exits, and entrances.
- Set the mood. Use proper lighting to set the mood. Whether the next song playing is happy or sad, take advantage of your lighting and sounds to highlight the emotions you want to convey. Make performances more powerful with the use of effects. Test everything so you can receive the response you’re looking forward to.
- Always rehearse. It’s important to rehearse to make sure everything goes as planned. Safety is also a priority during rehearsals as lighting and sound equipment can be heavy and bulky. Check if you can hear performers communicate with the crew, if the sound isn’t too loud for people at the front, if all lights are working, and if electrical systems are all in good condition.
This is why it helps to hire a stage lighting and sound professional to take care of everything for you. You can focus on your performance and make it even better by partnering with experts.
You won’t have to worry about assembling and packing up equipment. All you need is to discuss your requirements, and the contractor will handle the execution and even rehearse with you.