Introduction to spotlight Classification of spotlight

The so-called spotlight is a kind of lamp that uses a reflector or condenser to produce a visible light. Therefore, spotlights are also called reflectors. Spotlight is a relatively simple lamp with high irradiation intensity and narrow irradiation range. The light source belongs to neutral light source. We often use spotlights in some cinemas, indoor cinemas or some larger shopping malls, shops and other places. Among these many spotlights, it is the most popular one.

2. Classification of spotlight

The first type: contour spotlight (modeling spotlight)-This projector can focus the light around the projection surface strongly and is an indispensable lamp for tracking performers. This lamp is different from other spotlights, it has two lenses, and it is also attached with a lamp that can change the size of the light projection area and a light shield that can change the shape of the light projection.

The second type: soft light spotlight-this kind of light gives off a soft outline, which can make the performer show a relaxed mood. Usually used for Fresnel lens spotlights.

The third type: plano-convex lens spotlight-its light is soft but strong, and its outline is clear, but it is not focused like outline spotlight, so it is difficult to show the quality of light, so it is generally called plano-convex spotlight according to its structure. Now it has become the main lighting equipment for stage lighting, and it is also essential on the stage.

(1) Functionally, spotlight can be divided into:

Target spotlight: Target spotlight is a kind of projected light. It can affect the objects in the light beam, producing shadows and special effects.

Free spotlight: Free spotlight: It is a kind of spotlight with no target. It is mainly used to set lights on animated roads or as a sub-object connected to another object.

(2) From the operational point of view, spotlights can be divided into:

Manual spotlight: manual control, more flexible.

Rod-controlled spotlights: all kinds of spotlights can be equipped with rod-controlled actions, so that the lamps can be adjusted horizontally, vertically and in focus at high altitude, which is an ideal lamp type in studio manual lights.

Mechanized spotlights: spotlights of various specifications can be equipped with various mechanical actions such as horizontal, pitching, focusing and sliding doors. High degree of mechanization and low noise. The mechanical part can be divided into three actions, five actions, seven actions and eight actions for users to choose from. It is an indispensable lamp for mechanized studio.

3. The difference between spotlight and floodlight

Spotlight For many years, floodlights and spotlights have been necessary equipment for indoor photographers. Nowadays, many professional photographers turn to use complex cameras specially used for indoor photography. However, floodlights and strongpoint with continuous light emission are still widely used. For beginners of indoor photography, floodlights and spotlights should be the first choice as lighting tools. The reason is that you can see the lighting effect before shooting, and this kind of lamp is cheap and easy to control. Because you can see the image that appears on the film accurately in advance, there is no doubt that you can move the lamp around or arrange the position of the subject to get the effect you need.

Floodlights and spotlights are high-power incandescent lamps, which can work under ordinary household current. They look no different from household electric lights, but in fact, they emit more light, less yellow light and have a much shorter life.