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'''Batten:''' Older style of floodlight unit, suspended above the stage area mainly to light the cyclorama or back cloth.<br><br> | '''Batten:''' Older style of floodlight unit, suspended above the stage area mainly to light the cyclorama or back cloth.<br><br> | ||
'''Blackout:''' Lighting condition in which all controllable lights are turned off.<br><br> | '''Blackout:''' Lighting condition in which all controllable lights are turned off.<br><br> | ||
'''CAD''' Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computer technology for the process of design and design-documentation <br><br> | |||
'''Call:''' To call or cue the different technical departments. Usually a member of the stage management team will be responsible for this.<br><br> | '''Call:''' To call or cue the different technical departments. Usually a member of the stage management team will be responsible for this.<br><br> | ||
'''Cap:''' The cap/connection end of the lamp, sometimes pins, sometimes a bayonet fitting.<br><br> | '''Cap:''' The cap/connection end of the lamp, sometimes pins, sometimes a bayonet fitting.<br><br> | ||
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'''Tabs:''' Or Tableau Curtains. These may be the main Proscenium Arch curtains, often called House Tabs, or a pair of curtains crossing the stage at any position. Usually blacks.<br><br> | '''Tabs:''' Or Tableau Curtains. These may be the main Proscenium Arch curtains, often called House Tabs, or a pair of curtains crossing the stage at any position. Usually blacks.<br><br> | ||
'''Trunion Arm:''' Also known as the Yoke, it surrounds the lantern and provides the main suspension position.<br><br> | '''Trunion Arm:''' Also known as the Yoke, it surrounds the lantern and provides the main suspension position.<br><br> | ||
'''Vectorworks''' A Computer Aided Design / Drafting Programme (See CAD). Used for Theatre Plans, Lighting Plans, Construction Drawings in both 3D and 2D<br><br> | |||
'''Wash:''' See Coverage.<br><br> | '''Wash:''' See Coverage.<br><br> | ||
'''WLL''' Working Load Limit. An absolute limit to the item's strength (see also SWL) <br><br> | '''WLL''' Working Load Limit. An absolute limit to the item's strength (see also SWL) <br><br> | ||
