The document provides information on various types of stage lighting equipment, including parcans, LED parcans, Pc lights, CCT fresnels, selecons, scena 1Ks, floodlights, birdies, pinspots, and source 4 lights. For each light, it lists common accessories, beam angle, wattage, lens type, and provides an explanation of typical uses and scenarios where each light may be used or not used. Checklists of safety steps are also provided for each light type when using or returning the equipment.

1. Production Arts - Unit 62:
Technical Stage Maintenance
Joe Roberts

2. Parcan
Accessories
 Gel Frames -G clamp
 Safety Chain -Light bulb enclosed
 Adjustable Arms -15amp
 Beam angle of 50º -Egg shaped bulb
Explanation
Parcan’s have a very wide beam angle which means they light up a very large
area. They come in 2 styles, Black and silver. They are mainly used in
fashion shows, dance shows.
Scenario
If I was lighting a music gig and wanting to create a chase effect I would use a
Parcan because Parcans are the best at chases, they add aesthetics, you can
put gels in them and they add depth to cover. I wouldn’t use a Minuette profile
because this light is a special and they only isolate. Also I wouldn’t use a
Birdie because they use a halogen bulb which isn't powerful enough.

3. Parcan Checklist
Light
All spare lights can be found at the back of the hall.
Safety chain
If hanging the light from the rig or on a boom the light must have a safety
chain. Additional safety chains are situated at the back of the hall.
G clamp
If hanging from the rig attach a G clamp. Additional G clamps are situated at
the back of the hall on the lighting rack.
Gel
If using colour you will need a gel. These can be found in the gel cabinet at the
back of the hall.
Gel frame
If using colour you will also require a gel frame which are situated at the back
of the hall. Make sure your gel frame is the correct size for the chosen light.

4. LED Par can
Accessories
 Safety Chain -Adjustable Arms
 Beam angle of 18º -G clamp
 DMX -13amp and 15amp
Explanation
LED Par Cans do the same job as normal Parcans but LED Par Cans don’t get
hot, they run off DMX cables so they can be “daisy chained” and the colour of
the light can be changed from the desk. The LED’s are primary colours so must
colours can be made. Also they are power saving so they are becoming more
and more popular.
Scenario
If I wanted to provide multiple colour enabling the scene mood change I would
use the LED Parcan because the colour can be changed directly to the desk. I
wouldn’t use a Parcan because the colour cant be changed from one to another.
Also I wouldn’t use a flood because although you can use gels in them. They
have the same problem as the Parcan, they cant be changed from one light to
another.
LED

5. LED Parcan Checklist LED
Light
All spare lights can be found at the back of the hall.
Safety chain
If hanging the light from the rig or on a boom the light must have a safety chain. Additional safety
chains are situated at the back of the hall.
G clamp
If hanging from the rig attach a G clamp. Additional G clamps are situated at the back of the hall on
the lighting rack.
Wooden base
If you are using the light on the floor, you will need to use a wooden base situated at the back of the
hall on the lights shelf. Please note you will need a bolt to secure it.
Colour
The colour of the light can be manually changed using dip switches. Alternatively the colour of the
light can be changed via the desk using DMX cable. DMX cable can be found at the back of the
hall.
13 amp or 15 amp
If you are using a plug from the mains you need to use a 13 amp plug (square pins). If you are
patching the light in a rig you need to use a 15amp plug (round pins). If you have the wrong plug
you can get converters in the office at the back of the hall.

6. Pc – Pebble convex
Accessories
 G clamp - 1 Adjustable knob
 Safety chain -Barn doors
 Gel frame -Adjustable arm
 15 amp plug -Beam angle of 47º
Explanation
The Pc is mainly used for general cover but at a push it can used as a spot.
Also its glass has a pebble effect, this makes the light be more defined.
Spotlights also have the same lens.
Scenario
If the profiles are broken but I need to isolate an actor on stage I would use a
Pc. I would do this by adjusting the knob on the light to make the circle of light
smaller or bigger. Furthermore I could use the barn doors to manipulate the
light. Also the Pc uses the same lens as the profiles so the light it produces
will be similar. I wouldn’t use either a CCT or Selecon because they have rigid
lenses which diffuses the light.

7. Pc – Pebble convex checklist
Light
All spare lights can be found at the back of the hall.
Safety chain
If hanging the light from the rig or on a boom the light must have a safety chain. Additional safety
chains are situated at the back of the hall.
G clamp
If hanging from the rig attach a G clamp. Additional G clamps are situated at the back of the hall
on the lighting rack.
Gel
If using colour you will need a gel. These can be found in the gel cabinet at the back of the hall.
Gel frame
If using colour you will also require a gel frame which are situated at the back of the hall. Make
sure your gel frame is the correct size for the chosen light.
Barn doors
If you need to isolate the light direction you need to use barn doors which can be found above the
lighting rack at the back of the hall.

8. CCT Fresnel
Accessories
 G clamp -1 Adjustable knob
 Safety chain -Barn doors
 Gel frame -Adjustable arm
 15 amp plug -Beam angle of 35º
 500 watt -Ridged circular lens
Explanation
The ridged circular lens gives the light a diffused spread of light which is good for
washes. Also its barn doors can manipulate the light which can be focused on a
specific item on stage. Also they can be put on boom stands and used in dance
shows
Scenario
If I wanted to use sidelight for a dance show I would use a CCT because its got a
good beam angle for general cover also it can be adjusted used the knob and the
barn doors. I wouldn’t used as a source 4 because it’s a special light and its too
defined. Also I wouldn’t use a Pinspot because they aren’t powerful enough and
too small.

9. CCT Fresnel
Light
All spare lights can be found at the back of the hall.
Safety chain
If hanging the light from the rig or on a boom the light must have a safety chain. Additional safety
chains are situated at the back of the hall.
G clamp
If hanging from the rig attach a G clamp. Additional G clamps are situated at the back of the hall
on the lighting rack.
Gel
If using colour you will need a gel. These can be found in the gel cabinet at the back of the hall.
Gel frame
If using colour you will also require a gel frame which are situated at the back of the hall. Make
sure your gel frame is the correct size for the chosen light.
Barn doors
If you need to isolate the light direction you need barn doors. These can be found above the
lighting rack at the back of the hall.

10. Selecon
Accessories
 G clamp -2 Adjustable knobs
 Safety chain -Barn doors
 Gel frame -Adjustable arm
 15 amp plug -Beam angle of 6º-60º
 500 watt -Ridged circular lens
Explanation
The Selecon is used for many things, mainly fashion shows. The circle of light
can be adjusted with the two adjustable knobs which slide forward and back.
Also the light can be manipulated by the barn doors.
Scenario
If I wanted to create a general wash for the Christmas show I would use a
Selecon because its lens is a rigid so the light would diffuse creating even
cover. But I could use Pc’s if Selecons weren’t available. However, you cant
use both lights at once because it would create patchiness. But, I wouldn’t use
a Parcan they just light a whole area and the light can be adjusted.

11. Selecon
Light
All spare lights can be found at the back of the hall.
Safety chain
If hanging the light from the rig or on a boom the light must have a safety chain. Additional safety
chains are situated at the back of the hall.
G clamp
If hanging from the rig attach a G clamp. Additional G clamps are situated at the back of the hall
on the lighting rack.
Gel
If using colour you will need a gel. These can be found in the gel cabinet at the back of the hall.
Gel frame
If using colour you will also require a gel frame which are situated at the back of the hall. Make
sure your gel frame is the correct size for the chosen light.
Barn doors
If you need to isolate the light direction you need barn doors, these can found above the lighting
rack at the back of the hall.

12. Scena 1K
Accessories
 G clamp -wire mesh to stop glass falling out
 Safety chain -Barn doors
 Gel frame -Adjustable arm
 15 amp plug -Beam angle of 18º
 1000 watt -Ridged circular lens
Explanation
There is a misconception with the 1K because its 1000 watts, the light goes
further, it doesn’t. Its just brighter. The 1K is mainly used for a general wash
and it used for backlight. Backlight eliminates shadows created by objects/
actors on stage and makes the characters on stage stand out. Backlight is
mainly light blue or lilac. This creates a daytime effect on stage.
Scenario
If I wanted to create backlight for a musical I would use a 1k because it’s the
light used for backlight, its also the brightest. I wouldn’t use a Minuette profile
because that’s a special light and its too defined. Also I wouldn’t use a birdie
because its not powerful enough, its only 100 watts, 1/10 of the 1K.

13. Scena 1K
Light
All spare lights can be found at the back of the hall.
Safety chain
If hanging the light from the rig or on a boom the light must have a safety chain. Additional safety
chains are situated at the back of the hall.
G clamp
If hanging from the rig attach a G clamp. Additional G clamps are situated at the back of the hall
on the lighting rack.
Gel
If using colour you will need a gel. These can be found in the gel cabinet at the back of the hall.
Gel frame
If using colour you will also require a gel frame which are situated at the back of the hall. Make
sure your gel frame is the correct size for the chosen light.
Barn doors
If you need to isolate the light direction you need to use barn doors which can be found above the
lighting rack at the back of the hall.

14. Floodlight
Accessories
 G clamp -Safety chain
 Gel frame -Adjustable arm
 15 amp plug -Beam angle of 33º-35º
 500/650 watt
Explanation
The flood light is used for many things. It is used for lighting the audience, it is
used for cyclorama and its is used at music gigs an crowd surfing. But you
cant direct the light, it just lights up a large area in the direction you point it in.
Scenario
If I wanted to light a cyclorama I would use a Floodlight because it lights the
whole of the cyclorama. I would use it over a profile because that’s a special
light and is too defined. Also I wouldn’t use a birdie because its not powerful
enough because its only 100W.

15. Floodlight
Light
All spare lights can be found at the back of the hall.
Safety chain
If hanging the light from the rig or on a boom the light must have a safety chain. Additional safety
chains are situated at the back of the hall.
G clamp
If hanging from the rig attach a G clamp. Additional G clamps are situated at the back of the hall
on the lighting rack.
Gel
If using colour you will need a gel. These can be found in the gel cabinet at the back of the hall.
Gel frame
If using colour you will also require a gel frame which are situated at the back of the hall. Make
sure your gel frame is the correct size for the chosen light.
Wooden base
If being used on the floor you need to use a wooden base which can be found on the lighting rack
at the back of the hall.

16. Birdie
Accessories
 G clamp -Safety chain
 Gel frame -Adjustable arm
 13 and 15 amp plug -Beam angle of 15º
 Barn doors
Explanation
The Birdie is a baby version of a Parcan. It uses a normal halogen light bulb
which are used domestically. The light its self are used in museums, art
galleries, truss and its used for lighting the audience. Also they can be used at
home because they run off both 13 and 15 amp plus.
Scenario
If I wanted to light the audience I would use a selection of Birdie’s because the
lights themselves are small and pretty and are only 100W. I wouldn’t use a
Selecon because that’s used for general cover and I wouldn’t use a Parcan
because that lights everything.

17. Birdie
Light
All spare lights can be found at the back of the hall.
Safety chain
If hanging the light from the rig or on a boom the light must have a safety chain. Additional safety
chains are situated at the back of the hall.
G clamp
If hanging from the rig attach a G clamp. Additional G clamps are situated at the back of the hall
on the lighting rack.
Gel
If using colour you will need a gel. These can be found in the gel cabinet at the back of the hall.
Gel frame
If using colour you will also require a gel frame which are situated at the back of the hall. Make
sure your gel frame is the correct size for the chosen light.
Barn doors
If you want to isolate the light direction you can use barn doors, these can be found above the
lighting rack at the back of the hall.

18. Pinspot
Accessories
 G clamp -Safety chain
 Gel frame -Adjustable arm
 13 and 15 amp plug -Beam angle of 6º- 12º
Explanation
The Pinspot is very limited in use. They only light up dj’s at concerts and
discos and they are used to shine the glitterball. Several birdies are used for
this so all of the ball is lit. Also the bulb on a birdie is interchangeable.
Scenario
If I wanted to light a glitter ball for a talent show I would use several birdies to
light up each side of the glitter ball. I wouldn’t use flood because that would
light everything around it and I wouldn’t use a LED Parcan because I don’t
want colour and I only want the glitter ball lit.

19. Pinspot
Light
All spare lights can be found at the back of the hall.
Safety chain
If hanging the light from the rig or on a boom the light must have a safety
chain. Additional safety chains are situated at the back of the hall.
G clamp
If hanging from the rig attach a G clamp. Additional G clamps are situated at
the back of the hall on the lighting rack.
Colour
If you want to use colour, you need a coloured bulb or use the relevant
bevelled plastic colour case. These can be found in the office at the back of
the hall.
**NO BARN DOORS**

20. Source 4
Accessories
 G clamp -Safety chain
 Gel frame -Adjustable arm
 15 amp plug -Beam angle of 50º
 Built in shutters -Iris’ and Gobo’s
Explanation
The source 4 has many different names, for example spotlight. The Source 4
is a relatively new light and it has a brighter and more energy efficient bulb.
Also this light has shutters built in. Shutters can manipulate the light so it can
change shape rather than a circle.
Scenario
If I wanted to isolate an actor on stage I would use a source 4 because it has
shutters and you can use an Iris which can make the circle of light smaller or
bigger. I wouldn’t use a Floodlight because that lights a large area and I
wouldn’t use a Selecon because the light isn’t defined.

21. Source 4
Light
All spare lights can be found at the back of the hall.
Safety chain
If hanging the light from the rig or on a boom the light must have a safety
chain. Additional safety chains are situated at the back of the hall.
G clamp
If hanging from the rig attach a G clamp. Additional G clamps are situated at
the back of the hall on the lighting rack.
Gel
If using colour you will need a gel. These can be found in the gel cabinet at the
back of the hall.
Gel frame
If using colour you will also require a gel frame which are situated at the back
of the hall. Make sure your gel frame is the correct size for the chosen light.

22. Minuette Profile
Accessories
 G clamp -Safety chain
 Gel frame -Adjustable arm
 15 amp plug -Beam angle of 21º - 36º
 Shutters -Gobo’s and Iris’s
Explanation
The Minuette profile is an older version of the source 4. But it doesn’t have
shutters built in and the bulb uses more energy, plus it isn’t as bright as the
source 4. That’s why people are preferring to use the source 4 over the
Minuette.
Scenario
If I wanted to create a window effect for a set design I would use a Minuette
profile with a gobo to create this effect. I wouldn’t use a CCT because they
don’t use an Iris or have an Iris holder. I wouldn’t use an LED Parcan
because it has the same issue as the CCT.

23. Minuette Profile
Light
All spare lights can be found at the back of the hall.
Safety chain
If hanging the light from the rig or on a boom the light must have a safety
chain. Additional safety chains are situated at the back of the hall.
G clamp
If hanging from the rig attach a G clamp. Additional G clamps are situated at
the back of the hall on the lighting rack.
Gel
If using colour you will need a gel. These can be found in the gel cabinet at the
back of the hall.
Gel frame
If using colour you will also require a gel frame which are situated at the back
of the hall. Make sure your gel frame is the correct size for the chosen light.