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Simple Guide to Lighting on a Budget

Stage Lighting on a Budget

Sometimes, the difference between an amateur and a professional performance – or the difference between a positive and negative experience for the audience – is lighting.

Often, stage lighting can make or break an event, and typically amateurs lack the budget or skill to produce a higher-quality event.

With a few tricks and the right tools, you can create high-quality stage lighting that is also affordable.

LED Wash Lights

Whether you’re a coffee shop owner or church director, a set of LED wash lights falls within any stage lighting budget. Simple, rugged light fixtures, LED wash lights create a soft, unfocused beam edge. Beam sizes and patterns are determined by the type of and size of the light. LED wash lights come in varying sizes, colors, brightness, and beam angle. Starting under $30 a piece, LED wash lights are easy stage lighting tools – make them the backbone for your event.

Ellipsoidal and Fresnel Lamps

More pricey than LED wash lights, ellipsoidal and Fresnel lamps act as multi-tasking stage lighting specialists. Since One light does the work of several lights, you’ll save money in the long run. Ellipsoidal units are the “workhorses” of theatrical stage lights – they can create broad washes, pinpoint spotlights, or be used to project background patterns. With soft-edge focusable beams, Fresnel lamps provide ideal solutions for backlighting, side lighting, and area washes. If you have a little more money to spend, consider investing in a couple of these versatile lamps.

Special Effects Lighting

FX lights add movement, excitement, and visual energy to your stage or event. Even inexpensive FX fixtures can transform the mood instantly.