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An accessory consisting of adjustable flaps that attach to the front of a lighting instrument, used to shape and control the light.

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Gel

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A thin sheet of colored plastic used to change the color of the light emitted by a lighting fixture.

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Lighting Console

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An electronic device used to control the lights, dimmers, and sometimes motorized equipment during a performance.

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Parabolic Aluminized Reflector (PAR)

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A type of light with a parabolic reflector and a lens to focus the beam, known for its high-intensity and broad beam spread.

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Followspot

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A type of spotlight that is manually operated to follow a moving performer around the stage.

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Ellipsoidal

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A type of spotlight with a strong, well-defined beam, often used to highlight specific stage areas or for projecting gobos.

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Intelligent Lighting

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Lighting fixtures with automated or computer-controlled capabilities, such as moving heads, that can change position, color, and gobo patterns.

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Lighting Plot

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A detailed diagram that illustrates the placement of lighting instruments within the performance space.

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Scoop Light

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A simple lighting fixture, often shaped like half a sphere, that produces a broad, diffuse beam of light.

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Gobo

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A thin metal template with a pattern cut out that is placed in front of a light to project a shape or pattern.

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Cue

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A predetermined action in the lighting script that signals a change in the light setup, such as a fade in, a change of color or a blackout.

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Fresnel

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A type of soft-edged spotlight with a stepped lens that diffuses the light, creating a soft beam edge.

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Blackout

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A cue where all stage lights are turned off to create total darkness on stage.

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Cyclorama

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A large curtain or wall, often curved, used as a background to create the illusion of sky or endless space that can be lit with various colors.

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Fill Light

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Light used to reduce shadows created by the key light, usually softer and less intense.

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Gobo Rotator

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An accessory that holds a gobo and allows it to rotate, creating dynamic lighting effects and movement.

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Key Light

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The primary source of light for a subject, typically creating the most significant lighting effect and shadow.

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LED (Light Emitting Diode)

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A lighting device that uses diodes that emit light when current is applied, known for its energy efficiency and long lifespan.

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DMX (Digital Multiplex)

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A digital communication standard used to control lighting and effects equipment, allowing multiple devices to be linked and controlled by a single system.

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Dimmer

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An electrical device that controls the intensity of a light fixture by varying the voltage supplied to it.

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Backlight

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Lighting that comes from behind the subject, highlighting the edges and creating depth.

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Side Light

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Lighting that comes from the side of the stage, can sculpt a performer's features, and is useful for dance as it accentuates muscle structure.

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Practical

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A working light that is part of the set, such as a lamp or chandelier, that the actors can interact with and serves both functional and aesthetic purposes.

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House Lights

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Lights that are used to illuminate the auditorium where the audience is seated.

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Key Grip

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The chief lighting technician on a set, responsible for the placement and rigging of lighting instruments and equipment.

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Strobe Light

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A high-intensity light that produces regular flashes of light, used to create rapid movement effects or to simulate lightning.

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Beam Angle

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The angle of the cone of light projected from a fixture, which determines the size of the area illuminated.

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Top Light

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Lighting coming from directly above the stage, helping to illuminate actors or set pieces without casting long shadows.

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Accent Light

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Focused light that emphasizes a particular object or draws attention to a specific area of the stage.

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Grid

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A network of metal beams above the stage, to which lighting fixtures, scenery, and other equipment can be mounted.

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Crossfade

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The gradual transition where one lighting cue is taken out while another one is brought in.

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Footlights

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Lights placed at the edge of the stage floor, often used to light the actors' faces, but can sometimes cause exaggerated shadows.

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Key to Fill Ratio

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The ratio of the intensity of the key light to the fill light, which affects the visible contrast in the subject.

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Wash

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A lighting effect that covers a large area with soft, diffuse light, often used to provide ambient lighting or to cover a stage with a single color.

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Lighting Designer

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A professional responsible for designing the lighting for a show, creating the lighting plot, selecting fixtures, and establishing the look and feel of the lighting elements.

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Iris

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A device located inside some spotlights used to adjust the diameter of the beam.

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Throw Distance

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The distance light travels from the lighting instrument to the area being lit, affecting the focus and intensity of light.

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Lumen

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The measure of visible light emitted by a source, reflective of the total quantity of visible light present.

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Luminaire

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A complete electric light unit, which includes not only the bulb but also the fixture, the reflector, the lens or diffuser, and the housing.

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Color Temperature

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The measure of the color of light emitted by a source, with higher temperatures appearing cooler (bluer) and lower temperatures appearing warmer (yellower).

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Spotlight

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A lighting instrument that produces a concentrated beam of light to highlight a particular area or object on the stage.

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Cookie

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Another term for 'cucoloris', a device with irregularly cut shapes used to cast shadows or patterns with light.

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Three-Point Lighting

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A standard lighting technique using three positions of light (key, fill, and back) to illuminate a subject.

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Breakup

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A gobo pattern that creates the look of natural textures or breaks up the light to look less uniform.

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Gel Frame

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A holder that is placed in a lighting instrument to hold gels and diffusion materials.

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Lux

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The unit of illuminance, measuring the amount of light that falls on a surface.

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Dappled Light

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Lighting effect created by a patterned gobo or breakups to mimic the appearance of light filtered through an object, like tree leaves.

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Gaffer

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The chief electrician in a theater production, responsible for the execution and sometimes the design of the lighting plan.

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Haze Machine

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A device that emits a fine mist into the air, creating a diffuse medium for lighting beams to become visible.

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