Whether you’re staging a theater production or planning a concert, the right stage lighting is vital. It makes a huge impact both on the aesthetics of the performance and the mood. To choose the right concert lighting, follow these tips.

How to Create the Right Concert Lighting

1. Learn to Mix

If you know anything about color theory, you know that new colors can be created by mixing a few basic ones. But, this works differently with light than with paint. Instead of red, yellow, and blue, you’ll be working with either an additive color system using red, green, and blue LEDs — RGB — or a subtractive system with cyan, magenta, and yellow filters — CMY. Learn how these colors mix and interact so you can quickly create the hues you desire.

2. Mind the Mood

Different colors are effective at evoking different emotions, so make sure your choices match the message you’re trying to convey. Choose cool colors like blue, green, and purple for calm or sad emotions, and use warm colors like red, yellow, and orange to create energetic feelings like happiness and anger.

3. Color Combinations

When combining multiple colors, be aware of the color wheel. Colors on opposite sides of the wheel are complementary, meaning that they contrast strongly with each other and make each other look brighter. Colors beside each other on the wheel are analogous and tend to go together smoothly. Colors that form a triangle across the color wheel are triadic and contrast almost as much as complementary ones.

Once you have your concert lighting plans in place, contact Audio Images Sound & Lighting for equipment and instrument rental in Batavia, NY. Serving Genesee County and the University of Buffalo, they are a one-stop-shop for professional-grade equipment with over 20 years of industry experience. To take advantage of their massive inventory, skilled crew, and attentive customer service, get in touch at (585) 343-4050 or online.