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House Lights Cue
A cue used to control the audience space lighting, typically dimmed at the show's start and brought up at the end.
Blackout
A lighting cue where all stage lights are turned off to create total darkness, often used to signify the end of a scene or an act.
Cue-to-Cue
A transitional lighting cue used during rehearsals that skips from one major cue to the next, ignoring finer details to save time.
Snap
An instantaneous lighting change from one state to another, used for dramatic effects or to punctuate specific actions.
Standby Cue
An alert for the lighting operator and performers that a cue is approaching, allowing them to prepare for the upcoming change.
Restoration Cue
A cue that returns the lighting to a previous state, often used after a special effect or a blackout.
Color Change
A cue where the color of the lighting is changed to alter the mood or setting, achieved with gels, LEDs, or other lighting technology.
Lightning Cue
A cue that creates the effect of lightning, using strobe lights and quick flashes to simulate a storm.
Light Level Cue
A cue that sets the overall illumination levels for a scene without a significant change in the lighting design.
Special
A lighting cue for a specific light used to highlight a particular area or moment, usually isolated from the rest of the lighting plot.
Practical Cue
A cue for lighting fixtures that are visible on stage and look like everyday objects, such as a lamp or a chandelier.
Warning Cue
Similar to a standby cue, it alerts the crew or performers that a cue is imminent, generally communicated verbally or with a light signal.
Crossfade
A lighting cue where one set of lights gradually dims while another set brightens, creating a smooth transition from one lighting state to another.
Bump
A cue that brings a lighting change to full intensity very quickly, often used for sudden effects or to accentuate a moment.
Tableau Cue
A cue that freezes the action on stage with a specific lighting look, creating a still image or 'tableau' often at the end of a scene.
Strobe Cue
A cue that activates a strobe light to create rapid flashes of light, used for special effects or to create a chaotic atmosphere.
Fade
A gradual change in lighting intensity, either up (fade in) or down (fade out), used to transition between scenes or to focus attention.
GO Cue
The command given to execute a cue, signaling the operator to initiate the pre-programmed lighting change.
Rainbow Chase
A cue that cycles lights through various colors in sequence, creating a moving rainbow effect, often used in musical performances.
Follow Spot Cue
A directional lighting cue where a spotlight follows a performer around the stage, highlighting their movements and presence.
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