From a mall atrium and a festival space
The project photographs from CL Music Fest in the Mal Ciputra atrium, Jakarta (12–14 June 2026) show a lighting console facing the stage. The photographs from Learning Festival 2026 show a stage with a screen and green uplighting, an entrance gate with green lighting, and a draped corridor. Lighting does more than illuminate a stage; it shapes how the whole space feels. This guide explains the types of light commonly discussed when planning stage lighting.
Wash, beam, and uplighting
Each type of fixture does a different job. The right mix depends on the event format, stage size, and how much effect you want. A seminar usually needs even front light, while a concert or product launch uses more effects. Describe the mood you want, such as formal, warm, or energetic, along with any brand colours. Include reference photos if you have them, because pictures are often easier to interpret than technical terms.
- Wash: broad, even light that covers presenters and the stage area.
- Beam: narrow shafts for show effects, more visible with haze.
- Uplighting: floor fixtures that colour walls, drapes, or décor.
Light for cameras and live streaming
Cameras need enough even front light on faces, with consistent white light. Coloured light that looks good in the room can make faces look unnatural on video. LED fixtures and LED screens can sometimes cause flicker or banding on camera, depending on camera and equipment settings. Test the look with the actual cameras during the technical rehearsal, and make sure the video and lighting teams meet before the event.
Indoor versus outdoor
Indoors, ask the venue about rigging points, ceiling height, power capacity, and whether house lights can be dimmed. A mall atrium with a glass roof gets daylight, so lighting effects only read clearly after dark. Outdoors, fixtures need protection from rain, and sunset time affects when effects become visible. Schedule lighting programming at a time when light conditions resemble those during the show.
- Whether house lights can be controlled or switched off.
- Sunset time on the date of an outdoor event.
- Time for focusing and programming before rehearsal.
Send one lighting brief
Combine the date, venue, stage plan, rundown, mood references, brand colours, and any recording or streaming plans in one brief. Note the moments that need lighting changes, such as the opening, performances, or award presentations. Princess sales prepares a lighting quotation after these details have been discussed with you. If the venue has rules on haze, rigging points, or installation hours, attach them so the lighting plan can be adjusted from the start.
