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Learn to read, create, and understand professional lighting plots. Master fixture symbols, technical drawings, lighting documentation, and industry-standard design software.

LIGHT PLOT FUNDAMENTALS

Learn what a light plot is, why it matters, and how to read technical lighting drawings. Explore ground plans, lighting positions, fixture symbols, legends, and different drawing views.

LIGHTING DOCUMENTATION

Discover how lighting plots connect with equipment lists, fixture schedules, unit numbers, control channels, and DMX addressing. Learn how clear documentation helps production teams prepare and install lighting systems accurately.

METHODS OF CREATING A LIGHT PLOT

Explore traditional hand-drafting methods and digital lighting design workflows. Get introduced to professional software, including Vectorworks Spotlight, L8, WYSIWYG, and 3ds Max, and learn how to organize and share technical drawings.

About the course

Learn to read and create professional lighting plots, understand fixture symbols, technical drawings, equipment schedules, and DMX addressing. Explore industry-standard software and develop the technical skills needed for real-world lighting productions. Start learning today and take your lighting skills to the next level!

Meet Your Instructor — George Ivanenko

George Ivanenko is a professional lighting designer and educator with extensive hands-on experience in stage lighting and entertainment production. Through real-world projects and industry knowledge, he helps students understand the technical skills behind professional lighting design. His goal is to share practical knowledge, simplify complex concepts, and prepare the next generation of lighting professionals for real production environments.

Curriculum

4 Chapters · 33 Lessons

1. (Included in full purchase)
  What Is a Light Plot?
2. (Included in full purchase)
  WHY IS A LIGHT PLOT IMPORTANT?
3. (Included in full purchase)
  LIGHT PLOT VS. LIGHTING VISUALIZATION
4. (Included in full purchase)
  THE Floor PLAN
5. (Included in full purchase)
  LIGHTING POSITIONS
6. (Included in full purchase)
  FIXTURE SYMBOLS AND LABELS
7. (Included in full purchase)
  THE LEGEND AND TITLE BLOCK
8. (Included in full purchase)
  HOW TO READ A LIGHT PLOT
9. (Included in full purchase)
  PLAN, SECTION, AND ELEVATION VIEWS
1. (Included in full purchase)
  STAGE LIGHTING EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
2. (Included in full purchase)
  TYPES OF STAGE LIGHTING FIXTURES
3. (Included in full purchase)
  EQUIPMENT LISTS AND QUANTITIES
4. (Included in full purchase)
  FIXTURE SCHEDULES
5. (Included in full purchase)
  UNIT NUMBERS AND CONTROL CHANNELS
6. (Included in full purchase)
  DMX UNIVERSES AND ADDRESSES
7. (Included in full purchase)
  LIGHTING SECTIONS AND ELEVATIONS
8. (Included in full purchase)
  CHANNEL HOOKUPS AND PATCH DOCUMENTATION
9. (Included in full purchase)
  MAGIC SHEETS AND LIGHTING REFERENCES
10. (Included in full purchase)
  REVISIONS AND DOCUMENT CONTROL
1. (Included in full purchase)
  HAND-DRAWN LIGHT PLOTS
2. (Included in full purchase)
  SCALE, MEASUREMENTS, AND DRAFTING TOOLS
3. (Included in full purchase)
  NTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL LIGHT PLOT SOFTWARE
4. (Included in full purchase)
  VECTORWORKS SPOTLIGHT
5. (Included in full purchase)
  L8
6. (Included in full purchase)
  WYSIWYG
7. (Included in full purchase)
  3DS MAX FOR LIGHTING DESIGN
8. (Included in full purchase)
  LAYERS, SYMBOLS, AND FIXTURE LIBRARIES
9. (Included in full purchase)
  LABELS AND AUTOMATED SCHEDULES
10. (Included in full purchase)
  EXPORTING AND SHARING LIGHTING DOCUMENTS
11. (Included in full purchase)
  MVR
12. (Included in full purchase)
  GDTF: GENERAL DEVICE TYPE FORMAT
13. (Included in full purchase)
  EXAMPLES OF LIGHT PLOTS
1. (Included in full purchase)
  FINAL QUIZ

What people are saying

Real experiences. Practical skills. Student success.

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The course explained light plots in a clear and structured way. I now understand fixture symbols, lighting positions, and how technical drawings are used in production.

Michael C.

Lighting Technician

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Understanding equipment lists and fixture schedules is essential in our industry. This course helped me see how all the technical documents work together.

Emily R.

Assistant Lighting Designer

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I wanted to improve my technical knowledge but didn't know where to start. This course helped me understand the fundamentals of lighting documentation step by step.

Daniel B.

Stage Lighting Operator

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I appreciated the straightforward explanations of lighting terminology and documentation. The course gave me a stronger foundation for working with production teams.

Daniel F.

Lighting Operator

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This course connects the theory behind light plots with the practical needs of stage production. It's a useful resource for anyone who wants to strengthen their technical skills.

Chris A.

Live Event Technician

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