AI stage lighting cue list draft from script

End-of-lesson check

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1. What is the primary function of AI when used to draft a lighting cue list from a script?

   1. Operating the lighting console during performances
   2. Designing the final lighting look and atmosphere
   3. Reading the script and proposing cue points for human refinement
   4. Selecting specific gel colors for each scene

2. Which of the following is NOT typically included in a standard LX cue sheet generated from a script?

   1. Cue number
   2. Budget estimate for the lighting plot
   3. Trigger (line or action that initiates the cue)
   4. Page reference where the cue occurs

3. Why must tech rehearsal still occur even after AI has generated a complete cue list?

   1. The stage manager must approve every cue the AI suggests
   2. AI systems require a human operator to press start
   3. Lighting designers typically refuse to use AI-generated lists
   4. The AI's cues are guesses without experiencing the actual room and rig

4. In lighting design terminology, what is a 'trigger'?

   1. The specific moment when a cue fires during a show
   2. The line of dialogue or actor action that initiates a lighting change
   3. The fade time between two consecutive cues
   4. The physical button on a lighting console that activates a cue

5. What does 'follow-cue' convention refer to in stage lighting?

   1. Cues that are triggered by a specific line or action in the script
   2. Cues that follow the director's blocking exactly
   3. Cues that automatically trigger the next cue without operator intervention
   4. Cues that use followspots as their primary source

6. Which scenario represents the appropriate use of AI in a professional lighting design workflow?

   1. Using AI to make all final lighting decisions without human oversight
   2. Using AI to operate the lighting console during live performances
   3. Having AI generate a draft cue list for the designer to revise in tech rehearsal
   4. Replacing the lighting designer entirely with AI systems

7. What is the primary reason AI cannot choose the 'actual look' of a lighting design?

   1. AI lacks the ability to read and understand scripts
   2. AI lacks aesthetic judgment and understanding of artistic intent
   3. AI is not advanced enough to operate lighting fixtures
   4. AI cannot access the internet for reference images

8. During tech rehearsal, who is primarily responsible for finalizing lighting cues?

   1. The stage manager alone
   2. The AI system that generated the original cue list
   3. The lighting designer working with the stage manager and director
   4. The board operator executing cues

9. Why is an AI-generated cue list best described as a 'draft' rather than a final document?

   1. AI technology is still experimental in theatre
   2. The cues are guesses that require testing and adjustment in the actual space
   3. Lighting designers are required by union rules to rewrite all AI work
   4. The cue list needs formatting improvements before use

10. What information would an AI most likely include when proposing a cue at a scene change?

    1. The exact gel color and diffusion to use
    2. The budget needed to implement the cue
    3. The brand of lighting fixtures required
    4. The cue number, page reference, and suggested intensity change

11. What does 'intensity change' refer to in a lighting cue?

    1. The increase or decrease in brightness level
    2. The color temperature adjustment between cues
    3. The number of fixtures used in a cue
    4. The duration of the cue on stage

12. Why is it important for the lighting designer to be present in tech rehearsal rather than just reviewing the AI's cue list remotely?

    1. AI cannot email the cue list to the designer
    2. Remote work is not allowed in theatre
    3. Union rules require the designer to be present
    4. The designer must witness how lighting actually looks and behaves in the space

13. Which of the following best describes what AI can suggest about cue numbering?

    1. Following standard LX conventions for numbering and follow-cues
    2. Random numbering to ensure variety
    3. Using only whole numbers, never decimals
    4. Skipping numbers to leave room for additions

14. What is the main limitation of having AI analyze 'emotional beats' in a script?

    1. AI requires special software to read scripts
    2. AI cannot identify when emotional beats occur
    3. Emotional beats are not relevant to lighting design
    4. AI can identify them but cannot determine appropriate lighting to support them

15. What should happen to an AI-generated cue list after tech rehearsal reveals which cues work and which don't?

    1. The list should be sent to the director for approval
    2. The list should be locked and never changed
    3. The list should be revised based on what works in the space
    4. The list should be discarded and started fresh