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Hook Clamp

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A type of clamp used to hang lighting fixtures from a pipe or truss, has a hook-shaped profile for quick attachment.

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Gel

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A transparent colored material placed in front of a light source to modify the color and quality of the light.

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Lighting Console

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An electronic device with a control surface used to manage the intensity, color, and cues of multiple lighting fixtures.

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Hanging Bracket

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A metal attachment used to mount and secure lighting fixtures to a batten, pipe, or wall.

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C-Clamp

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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.

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Cheeseborough Clamp

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A dual swivel clamp that connects two pipes at variable angles, commonly used in constructing lighting grids and truss structures.

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Dimmer Pack

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A hardware unit that contains multiple dimmers for controlling the intensity of several lighting fixtures simultaneously.

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Stage Pin Connector

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A type of electrical connector with three pins, commonly used in theater lighting to connect fixtures to power.

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Moving Head

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A type of lighting fixture that can move and change directions; used for dynamic lighting effects.

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Truss

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A structural framework that provides mounting points for lighting instruments, can be ground-supported or flown.

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Magic Arm

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An adjustable arm with lockable joints used to position a small lighting fixture or accessory in a precise location.

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Lighting Batten

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A horizontal pipe or truss on which lighting fixtures are hung, usually above a stage or performance area.

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Gobo

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A stencil or template that goes inside or in front of a lighting instrument to project patterns, shapes, or textures.

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Dimmer

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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.

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Grid

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A network of intersecting pipes or trusses above the stage from which lighting fixtures, drops, and set pieces can be hung.

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Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlight (ERS)

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A spotlight with an ellipsoidal reflector, used to project sharp beams of light, often used with gobos for pattern projection.

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Cyclorama Light (Cyc Light)

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A lighting instrument designed to evenly light up a cyclorama (a large curtain or wall) from top to bottom.

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Safety Cable

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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.

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Barn Door

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An attachment for a lighting instrument that allows the light output to be shaped and directed; consists of metal flaps that can be adjusted.

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Boom

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A vertical lighting stand that can be placed on stage or on the wings, allowing for lighting from the sides or at specific angles.

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Parcan

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A type of lighting fixture shaped like a can that emits a wide, powerful light; used in concerts and events for strong illumination.

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Strike

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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.

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Fresnel

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A type of lighting fixture with a distinctive soft-edged beam and a stepped lens, used for area lighting in theater.

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Side Arm

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An extension used to position a lighting instrument off the side of a vertical pipe or batten, allowing for more precise placement.

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Socapex

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A brand of multi-circuit electrical connectors that are used to connect multiple lighting instruments to a single cable, simplifying power distribution.

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Snoot

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A tube-like attachment for a lighting instrument that narrows the light output to a smaller, more focused beam.

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Follow Spot

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A spotlight that can be moved by an operator to follow a performer around the stage.

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Top Hat

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A cylindrical tube attachment that reduces the spread of light from a fixture to minimize glare and control spill.

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Gel Frame

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A frame that holds colored gels (filters) in front of a lighting instrument, allowing for color changes of the emitted light.

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Swivel Coupler

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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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