Sound Terms
Defined as Waves of Pressure
What is Sound?
creates and integrates projected imagery, motion graphics, and video technology into live events
What is a Projection Designer
techniques and technologies used to create illusions or enhance visual elements, simulating fictional events or adding a layer of realism or fantasy to a performance
What are Special FXs
the person responsible for operating the sound system during a performance
What is a Board Op
Sound bouncing back to the source
What is Reverberation
A technician who creates live sound effects
What is a Foley Artist
the surface upon which an image or a set of points is projected
What is Projection Surface
The use of theatrical effects, such as fog, haze, or other techniques, to create a specific mood or feeling in the performance space, enhancing the overall atmosphere and visual experience for the audience
What is atmospherics
a technical and creative artist who creates and controls sound in interactive media
What is a Sound Designer
Measurement for Amplitude
What is Decibels
Placed on the face or forehead typically to pick up a singer or actorsvoice
What is a Lav or Body mic
the projection of a picture onto the back of a translucent screen for viewing or for use as a background
What is rear projection
3 Special Effects that fall into the category of Atmospherics: Fog | Haze | Water |Wind |Ground Fog
What is Fog Haze and Ground Fog
specializes in blending and balancing individual tracks to create a cohesive final mix
What is a mixing engineer
Intensity or Loudness
What is Amplitude
A speaker paced backstage or onstage that allows fro the actors to here the sound cues
What is a monitor
the distance between the projector lens and the screen where the image is displayed
What is Throw Distance
the planned use of explosions, flashes, smoke, and flames
What is pyrotechnics
They are involved in setting up microphones, recording instruments and vocals, and ensuring proper sound levels during live performances
What is a sound engineer
Sound/Music that is a part of the world of the play
What is Diegetic
Connects one scene to the next or plays during a scene change
What is a Bridge Cue
the ratio of the width to the height of the projected image
What is aspect ratio
2 of the following DO NOT fall under the category of Special Effects for Theatre
Flying Actors| Haze| Snow |Fire |Bubbles |Trapdoors |Surround Sound Speakers
What is Trapdoors and Surround Sound Speakers
discreetly attach and securing a microphone to a performer's body or clothing, ensuring optimal audio quality and minimal visual distraction
Microphone Dresser
The devil speaking in a theatre or something used to check frequencies
What is White or Pink Noise