DMP 127 – Lighting Instruments Quiz Study Guide

This set of flashcards covers key lighting instruments used in video production as outlined in the DMP 127 study guide.

Fresnel Spotlight

Uses a Fresnel lens to control and shape the beam, adjustable from spot to flood, with a soft-edged beam.

Ellipsoidal Spotlight

Produces a very defined, hard-edged beam using internal lenses and can project patterns with a cucalorus.

LED Light

Light-Emitting Diode; energy efficient, stays cooler, and is versatile, commonly used in video production.

UV / Fluorescent Light

Creates white light through UV light hitting phosphor; cooler than incandescent and used in permanent setups.

HMI Light

Hydrargyrum Medium-Arc Iodide; emits blue/UV light, requires a ballast, and is very powerful.

Scoop Light

Uses a scoop-shaped reflector without a lens, producing a wide, soft directional beam for large areas.

Softlight / Broadlight

Used for extremely diffused lighting, creating flat, shadowless light; broadlights have more output.

Strip / Cyc Light

Used to light cycloramas and backgrounds with a long box-shaped fixture containing multiple lamps.