Specifications

“Lighting Systems Made Easy” Page 7
10 Points To Lighting Houses of Worship
ŒInstruments Should Not Be Obtrusive to the Sanctuary
• Hide fixtures behind beams or paint them.
• Most sanctuaries are designed as beautiful rooms and we aim to accent their beauty.
•Pay Attention To The Angle Of Light
• As with all lighting the angle of light should be cast at 30-50 degrees, 45 degrees being
ideal.
• Back lighting should be cast at 65 degrees.
ŽLook For A User Friendly Console
• Special attention should be paid to installing a console that is easy to use.
• This will allow numerous people to operate the console.
•Divide The Sanctuary Into Zones
• When arranging a lighting plot, the sanctuary should be divided into zones, typically 3 to 6,
leaving the stage area for theatrical fixtures. These “zones” will be controlled by architec-
tural panels.
•Set Up Various Lighting Plots
• Be logical setting up zones.
• Aisle, sconce, choir loft, the baptismal area, and so forth, could all qualify as their own
zone.
• Use the plot that accents the sanctuary best.
‘Don’t Forget A Walk Through
• Architectural lighting should include a walk through (on/off)? Switch for any one entering the
sanctuary during non-worship hours.
• An access ”lockout” can be sued to deactivate any remote stations
during the service.
’Lights Not Sound
• Along with providing power to the lamps, the primary function of a dimmer pack is to keep
the lamp filament from buzzing when the lights are not at 100% intensity.
• Since Houses of Worship are quiet, a quality dimmer pack is often the key to a successful
installation.