Lighting Schedules
Purpose
To keep track of information about all electrical equipment
used for a given production.
Designers rarely use a light plot once the hang, circuiting
and trouble shooting is complete. Instead, they used computer generated databases
called Schedules.
Uses
- Focusing
- Changes and Updates
- Dimmer Check
- Troubleshooting after initial hang and focus
Types of Schedules
- Hook-up
- Dimmer Schedule
- Instrument Schedule
- Gel Cut List
Information Listed on a Schedule
Information that is also listed on the light plot:
- Type of Fixture
- Location
- Instrument Number
- Focus
- Circuit/Channel
Information generally not listed on the light plot:
- Wattage
- Lamp ANSI Code
- Function/Purpose
- Color
- Frame Size
- Circuit
- Dimmer
- Channel
- Notes
Checking Plot for Inaccuracies
- Instrument inventory
- Dimmer availability
- Circuit availability
- Lamp inventory
- Fixture assigned to light each area for each system