LIGHTING & STAGE

CHROME XP Documentation

Learn how stage lighting, face lighting, stage dimensions, truss and structural considerations support event visibility and presentation.

Event Lighting Guide

Event lighting supports visibility, ambience, photography, performance focus and visual identity. Fixture selection should follow the intended result rather than simply the number of lights.

Stage Lighting

Stage lighting helps presenters, performers and programme moments remain visually clear. A design may combine wash, beam, moving-head, parcan, blinder or effect fixtures depending on the event.

Face Lighting

Face lighting illuminates presenters, VIPs and performers from useful front angles. It is especially important when photography, video recording or live camera feeds are part of the event.

Moving Head Lighting

Moving-head fixtures can create dynamic beams, movement and programmed looks. Their usefulness depends on ceiling height, stage design, programme style and the visual atmosphere required.

Parcan & Wash Lighting

Parcan or wash fixtures provide broad colour and general stage illumination. They are commonly used to build a consistent base look across a stage or backdrop.

Stage Size

Stage dimensions should accommodate the number of people, furniture, instruments, lecterns, gimmicks and movement required by the programme while maintaining safe usable space.

Stage Height & Sightline

Stage height affects audience visibility. The suitable height depends on audience layout, room depth, programme type and venue restrictions.

Truss

Truss can support lighting, branding and selected production equipment. Its configuration depends on span, load, installation method, venue restrictions and structural requirements.

Outdoor Structure

Outdoor structures require additional consideration of ground condition, anchoring or ballast and weather. The final structure should be appropriate for the equipment and site.

Lighting for Photography & Video

Lighting that looks dramatic to the eye may not automatically produce clear faces on camera. When photography or live video is important, include suitable front or face lighting in the production plan.