The following is a list of technical requirements for Lighting
equipment for Advent Lutheran Church:
Simple to operate remote lighting control will be wall
mounted at the main entrance to the Sanctuary.
Remote lighting control will be a basic 8 button control
(7 scenes and OFF)
Scenes will be selected as the most frequently used light
settings
Scenes will transition slowly, over 12 seconds
Each button will be clearly labled
A second 8 button lighting control should be located at the
Sacristy door (Note: Still need to do this.)
Main theatrical lighting control will be located in sound /
lighting / video booth in loft
Main lighting control will be versatile and user friendly with
32 channels and memory for 100 scenes (no computer screen - too
complicated for the average user)
All church lighting will be controllable from lighting
console (including platform lights, aisle lights, ceiling lights,
cry room, but not including stairways or narthex)
Additional lighting fixtures will be provided to:
Increase overall light level on front platform
Cover extended (new) areas of front platform
Eliminate (or decrease) shadows
Add 8 theatrical (leco) light fixtures in loft on 4 control
circuits (These lights can be easily aimed anywhere on front
platform)
Provide better lighting of outside of Cross
Brighten ceiling
Highlight Pulpit, Altar, Lectern, steps, piano area, or choir
areas individually
Several dimable and AC power receptacles will be provided
around platform for special needs (i.e. Christmas lights, smoke
machine, drama lighting)
Church electrical system will need to be upgraded to
support additional lighting (Note: This ended up being a much
larger expense than expected!)
Locations of lighting fixtures will be chosen to:
Minimize glare in people's eyes
Provide uniform, shadow free coverage
Minimize visibility of lighting fixtures
Provide easy access to all fixtures for aiming and bulb and
gel replacement
