Sound, Lighting and Video: A Resource for Worship

CHAPTER 17

Architectural Lighting and Integration with Stage Lighting

ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING

So, up until now we have mostly been discussing stage lighting. Architectural lighting is considered anything that doesn’t illuminate the stage – wall sconces, aisle lights, step lights, house lights, lobby lights, outdoor lighting, and so forth.

Architectural lighting is every bit as important as stage lighting. Audience safety and first impressions are as important as how the show itself looks. All of the lighting comes together to make an impression on the audience. All of it works in concert to create a mood and environment. You must be able to control all of this lighting.

Likewise, you want people to be able to control the architectural lighting ...