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Hook Clamp
A type of clamp used to hang lighting fixtures from a pipe or truss, has a hook-shaped profile for quick attachment.
Gel
A transparent colored material placed in front of a light source to modify the color and quality of the light.
Lighting Console
An electronic device with a control surface used to manage the intensity, color, and cues of multiple lighting fixtures.
Hanging Bracket
A metal attachment used to mount and secure lighting fixtures to a batten, pipe, or wall.
C-Clamp
A C-shaped clamp used to attach lighting instruments to a batten or pipe. It provides a secure grip and ensures lights remain in place.
Cheeseborough Clamp
A dual swivel clamp that connects two pipes at variable angles, commonly used in constructing lighting grids and truss structures.
Dimmer Pack
A hardware unit that contains multiple dimmers for controlling the intensity of several lighting fixtures simultaneously.
Stage Pin Connector
A type of electrical connector with three pins, commonly used in theater lighting to connect fixtures to power.
Moving Head
A type of lighting fixture that can move and change directions; used for dynamic lighting effects.
Truss
A structural framework that provides mounting points for lighting instruments, can be ground-supported or flown.
Magic Arm
An adjustable arm with lockable joints used to position a small lighting fixture or accessory in a precise location.
Lighting Batten
A horizontal pipe or truss on which lighting fixtures are hung, usually above a stage or performance area.
Gobo
A stencil or template that goes inside or in front of a lighting instrument to project patterns, shapes, or textures.
Dimmer
An electronic device that controls the intensity of a light source connected to it. Used to fade lights in and out or create light cues.
Grid
A network of intersecting pipes or trusses above the stage from which lighting fixtures, drops, and set pieces can be hung.
Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlight (ERS)
A spotlight with an ellipsoidal reflector, used to project sharp beams of light, often used with gobos for pattern projection.
Cyclorama Light (Cyc Light)
A lighting instrument designed to evenly light up a cyclorama (a large curtain or wall) from top to bottom.
Safety Cable
A steel cable or chain that provides a secondary means of support for lighting fixtures; ensures that even if the primary clamp fails, the fixture will not fall.
Barn Door
An attachment for a lighting instrument that allows the light output to be shaped and directed; consists of metal flaps that can be adjusted.
Boom
A vertical lighting stand that can be placed on stage or on the wings, allowing for lighting from the sides or at specific angles.
Parcan
A type of lighting fixture shaped like a can that emits a wide, powerful light; used in concerts and events for strong illumination.
Strike
The process of turning on a lighting fixture; in the case of arc-lamps or discharge lamps, it also refers to the initial ignition of the lamp.
Fresnel
A type of lighting fixture with a distinctive soft-edged beam and a stepped lens, used for area lighting in theater.
Side Arm
An extension used to position a lighting instrument off the side of a vertical pipe or batten, allowing for more precise placement.
Socapex
A brand of multi-circuit electrical connectors that are used to connect multiple lighting instruments to a single cable, simplifying power distribution.
Snoot
A tube-like attachment for a lighting instrument that narrows the light output to a smaller, more focused beam.
Follow Spot
A spotlight that can be moved by an operator to follow a performer around the stage.
Top Hat
A cylindrical tube attachment that reduces the spread of light from a fixture to minimize glare and control spill.
Gel Frame
A frame that holds colored gels (filters) in front of a lighting instrument, allowing for color changes of the emitted light.
Swivel Coupler
A flexible clamp that lets you attach lights to a truss or pipe at almost any angle, swivels for adjustable positioning.
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