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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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