eQuizShow

Stagecraft Olympics

light

Question: Name three inputs:

Answer: handheld mic (dynamic)
Floor mic (condenser)
Computer (line level)
Electric instrument (line level)
CD player




Question: name three things that connect to the outputs on a mixer

Answer: Left and right stereo outs
Moniter
recorder
effects processor
amps to power main speakers


Question: Describe the purpose of a mixing console

Answer: The mixer assimilate sound signal from a variety of sources, processes that signal and sends it out to amplifiers, monitor speakers, and recorders at a level that optimally balances all the inputs. 


Question: Describe the common functions on a sound console

Answer: Each channel should have a slider that controls volume and knobs that send signal to different aux outs.  Each channel should also have a gain knob and a set of EQ knobs. 


Question: Its assembly and the handheld mic is not working.  What should you do to find out what is wrong and fix it? 

Answer: 1.  Check to see if the switch on the mic, the board and the amps are on. 
2.  Check that the channel is up and not muted
3.  Check the cable from the mic to the wall, and confirm that the correct channel is on. 


sound

Question: Which part of the light does it hang from?

Answer: The C-Clamp or the side arm


Question: What can we control about a light?

Answer: intensity
color
angle/ direction
timing
shape


Question: What is the name of the part of the light that controls the shape?

Answer: The lens and the shutters. 


Question: Describe the flow of control in a system. 

Answer: The light board sends channel information via DMX to the dimmers. 
The dimmers restrict the flow of electricity to the circuit. 
The light is plugged into the circuit.  Therefore, the board controls the dimmer; the dimmer controls the circuit; and the the circuit controls the light. 

Question: What information about a light is available on the plot?

Answer: position-- the picture of the instrument on the plot tells where to hang a light

Instrument type-- different light types have different symbols

Channel-- the number int he circle indicates the channel

Circuit-- the number in the hexagon indicates the circuit

Color-- the color is written in front of the instrument symbol

focus-- often, the plot has information about focus points for instruments


set

Question: What must you do before driving a screw into a piece of 1x4?

Answer: Drill a pilot hole. 


Question: What must you be careful of when using a drill or screw gun?

Answer: Sharp points

dangling cords or hair

making sure the tool is level to the work so it does not slip


Question: When cutting a length of wood does the blade go:
A.  On the line
B.  To the side of the line that you measured
C.  To the side of the line that was not measured


Answer: C.  The blade is 1/8" thick which means that 1/8" disappears from the wood when you cut it.  Thus, it is important to put the side of the blade on the line, but to cut past the area you have marked or measured.


Question: A flat is a fake wall.  It is face with plywood _____ thick and build with boards that are ___ x_____ inches in width and thickness. 

Answer: 1/4" thick and 1x4 (or 1x3)


Question: When creating a construction plan, to make aup a cut list you will need these 3 views:

Answer: Plan (overhead)
section (a cross section of the work)
Elevation (front view. 


design

Question: What do lights do for a play?

Answer: Mood
setting
Time of day/ season
illumination
Traffic control


Question: What does sound design do for a play?

Answer: Mood
Time period
Special effects
Amplification
Pace


Question: What must a set do to be successful?

Answer: 1.  Be safe
2.  Provide entrances and exits
3.  Provide levels
4.  Show the actors


Question: ____________ is the member of the crew who calls cues and is responsible for making sure that the show is consistent from performance to performance. 

Answer: Production stage manager


Question: ______________ is the rehearsal in which sound, light, effects, and scenery transitions are all written and rehearsed. 

Answer: Technical rehearsal


grab bag

Question: What is the difference between a nail and a screw?

Answer: You hit a nail; you turn a screw
It is easy to remove a screw during strike without damaging the lumber; it is difficult to remove a nail without damage to the lumber. 


Question: What does an amplifier do?

Answer: It makes the signal coming out of the sound board strong enough to power a speaker. 


Question: What does it mean to patch a light and why do we do it?

Answer: We patch a light to assign a particular dimmer to a particular channel on the board.  We do this so that the channels can be organized by purpose. 


Question: name a lighting instrument that is NOT an ERS (Leko, 6X, or S4)

Answer: par can
Fresnel
Cyc light
Strip light
Scoop
Led


Question: ERS stands for _______________

Answer: Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlight