When people enter an auditorium to view a concert, speaker, or performance, they feel a tingle of excitement. Many things about the event may surprise them. However, tripping over dimly lit stairs and seating should not be a lasting memory of the show! When you consider auditorium lighting in the Jackson, MS area, work with the best. The technicians at Sound and Communications will ensure that you have proper illumination throughout the auditorium, from recessed floor lighting to luminaires on the walls to three-color stage lighting versatile enough for whatever the show at your venue entails.
Strategies for Optimal Auditorium Lighting
We regularly provide guidance to local schools, universities, businesses, churches, and other organizations in choosing the right mix of auditorium lighting. Here are a few tips from our experienced lighting experts.
Consider the Setup of Your Auditorium
Does the audience look up at a pulpit, stage, podium, or other focal point? We can help you design lighting strategies that guide the eye comfortably to the right spot. By installing directional spotlights or track lighting, you can use your lighting for multiple purposes, whether that’s guiding the audience to their seats or setting the right tone at center stage.
With the proper placement, you can achieve lighting that effectively directs attention without blinding the audience. Our technicians can give you some basic advice on the types of lights to choose and how to manage them for different events.
Create Three Lighting Zones
Multilayer lighting allows you to achieve just the right effect for whatever event your organization plans. Here are three layers any auditorium needs to pull off conferences, town halls, or performances:
- Board lights can illuminate a screen for presentations or set the correct mood on stage for other events.
- Presenter lights highlight a single person, such as a speaker, performer, or VIP.
- Audience lighting has multiple functions and requires some planning to pull off effectively.
You’ll Need Bright House Lights
Although it’s impossible to plan for every contingency, it’s important to create versatile lighting scenarios for the events you plan to hold in the auditorium. For example, auditorium lighting in a university lecture hall must be bright enough to allow notetaking.
Here are other considerations we can cover in our complimentary on-site consultation:
- Create enough ambient lighting to prevent eyestrain if audiences will spend significant time staring at a screen.
- Choose adjustable lights that you can customize for each event. For example, we often recommend dimmers to allow gradual fade in and fade out at the start and end of scenes and performances. This makes it easier for the audience to adjust to changes in light.
- Most auditoriums don’t have windows or natural lighting. Therefore, consider all the effects you’ll need to achieve with artificial lighting.
We can also assist your organization with sound system design and installation.
Sound and Communications engineers can design, install, and maintain your auditorium lighting. Contact us online to schedule a free consultation for your space.