Lighting Hire
RCT Sound and Light is a professional service provider specialising in lighting hire. We offer a wide range of lighting equipment suitable for various events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale productions. With expertise in both sound and light, RCT ensures that your event's ambiance is perfectly tailored to your vision.
Lighting Hire Services
Event Lighting
RCT provides an array of lighting solutions designed to enhance the atmosphere of any event, whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or concert. Our inventory includes LED lights, spotlights, and floodlights.
Stage Lighting
For theatrical productions and live performances, RCT offers a selection of stage lighting options, including moving lights, gobos, and dimming systems, ensuring that every scene is perfectly illuminated.
Architectural Lighting
RCT also specialises in architectural lighting, which accentuates the beauty of buildings and structures. This service is ideal for outdoor events, galas, and exhibitions.
Consultation and Design
The team at RCT is equipped to provide expert consultation and design services, assisting you in creating a customized lighting plan that meets your specific needs and budget.
Whether you need to create an intimate mood or a grand spectacle, RCT Sound and Light's comprehensive lighting hire services ensure that your event will be a resounding success.
Different Types of Stage Lighting
Stage lighting plays a vital role in setting the mood, highlighting performers, and enhancing the overall visual impact of a production. Here are some common types of stage lighting used in theater and live events:
Spotlights
Spotlights are used to focus intense light on a specific area or performer, drawing attention to key moments on stage. They can be manually operated or automated and are often used to highlight solos or dramatic moments.
Fresnel Lights
Fresnel lights produce a soft, diffused light that can be adjusted between narrow and wide beams. They are often used for general stage lighting and to create a wash of light over a large area.
*Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlights (ERS)
Also known as profile lights, ERS fixtures create a sharp, focused beam of light. They are commonly used for long-distance lighting and are equipped with shutters for precise control over the light's shape and size.
PAR Cans
PAR (Parabolic Aluminized Reflector) cans are versatile and durable fixtures that provide a strong, focused beam of light. They are popular in concert lighting and can be used to create vibrant color washes.
LED Lights
LED lights have become increasingly popular due to their energy efficiency and versatility. They can produce a wide range of colors without the need for colored gels, and they run cooler than traditional lights, making them safer for performers.
Moving Lights
Moving lights are automated fixtures capable of changing position, color, and focus during a performance. They add dynamic visual effects and are often used in concerts and large-scale productions to create movement and excitement.
Followspots
These are manually operated spotlights that follow a performer around the stage, ensuring they remain illuminated regardless of their movement. Followspots are essential for highlighting lead performers in musicals and plays.
By choosing the right combination of these lighting types, productions can achieve the desired ambiance and visual storytelling, captivating audiences and enhancing the overall experience.
