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'''CSI:''' Compact Source Iodide – type discharge lamp used in modern Followspots.<br><br> | '''CSI:''' Compact Source Iodide – type discharge lamp used in modern Followspots.<br><br> | ||
'''Cue:''' A cue is given by the Stage Manager to action a lighting, sound, set or scene change.<br><br> | '''Cue:''' A cue is given by the Stage Manager to action a lighting, sound, set or scene change.<br><br> | ||
'''Cyclorama:''' Usually a plain cloth at the back of the stage. Also called a Cyc.<br><br> | '''Cyclorama:''' Usually a plain white cloth at the back of the stage. Also called a Cyc.<br><br> | ||
'''Decibel (dB):''' A relative unit of measurement for sound.<br><br> | '''Decibel (dB):''' A relative unit of measurement for sound.<br><br> | ||
'''DeMultiplex:''' Digital Control Signal, also known as DeMux or DMX. Used as the control protocol between the control desk, dimmers and other technical equipment.<br><br> | '''DeMultiplex:''' Digital Control Signal, also known as DeMux or DMX. Used as the control protocol between the control desk, dimmers and other technical equipment.<br><br> | ||
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'''Light curtain:''' A line of low voltage narrow angle output lamps, contained in one housing, normally used in multiples, producing a narrow strip of high intensity light.<br><br> | '''Light curtain:''' A line of low voltage narrow angle output lamps, contained in one housing, normally used in multiples, producing a narrow strip of high intensity light.<br><br> | ||
'''Limiter:''' A unit or processing method that restricts the maximum volume of an audio signal. Mainly used to protect speaker systems.<br><br> | '''Limiter:''' A unit or processing method that restricts the maximum volume of an audio signal. Mainly used to protect speaker systems.<br><br> | ||
'''Masking:''' | '''Masking:''' Black material or flats that are positioned around the set to "mask off" parts of the space that from the audience <br><br> | ||
'''MIDI:''' Musical Instrument Digital Interface.<br><br> | '''MIDI:''' Musical Instrument Digital Interface.<br><br> | ||
'''Moving Lights:''' These fall into two types: moving head and moving mirror. The moving head requires the whole of the lamp housing to pan and tilt, whereas the moving mirror has the lamp housing fixed and operates a motorised mirror in front of the lens. These are also known as Intelligent Fixtures.<br><br> | '''Moving Lights:''' These fall into two types: moving head and moving mirror. The moving head requires the whole of the lamp housing to pan and tilt, whereas the moving mirror has the lamp housing fixed and operates a motorised mirror in front of the lens. These are also known as Intelligent Fixtures.<br><br> | ||
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'''Rigging:''' The act of rigging is to place lanterns & equipment, usually at height.<br><br> | '''Rigging:''' The act of rigging is to place lanterns & equipment, usually at height.<br><br> | ||
'''Rig Plan:''' Large paper plot showing the layout and detailed information on all lanterns in a lighting rig.<br><br> | '''Rig Plan:''' Large paper plot showing the layout and detailed information on all lanterns in a lighting rig.<br><br> | ||
'''Safety Bond:''' The modern replacement for the safety chain, providing a secondary safety suspension.<br><br> | '''Safety Bond:''' The modern replacement for the safety chain, providing a secondary safety suspension. Note that wire rope safety bonds are marked with the maximum weight of lantern that they are suitable for<br><br> | ||
'''Shutter:''' Within a Profile lantern, one of a set of four shutter blades used to shape the beam of light.<br><br> | '''Shutter:''' Within a Profile lantern, one of a set of four shutter blades used to shape the beam of light.<br><br> | ||
'''Spill:''' Unwanted elements of light, often controlled by the use of Barndoors.<br><br> | '''Spill:''' Unwanted elements of light, often controlled by the use of Barndoors.<br><br> | ||
'''SWL:''' Safe Working Load.<br><br> | '''SWL:''' Safe Working Load.(see WLL)<br><br> | ||
'''Stencil:''' Scale representation of lantern shape/types, used in drawing rig plans. Modern CAD packages are now more commonly used in design.<br><br> | '''Stencil:''' Scale representation of lantern shape/types, used in drawing rig plans. Modern CAD packages are now more commonly used in design.<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> | '''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> | ||
'''Wash:''' See Coverage.<br><br> | '''Wash:''' See Coverage. | ||
'''WLL''' Working Load Limit(see SWL) <br><br> | |||
'''Zoom Profile:''' The use of two independently movable lenses within a Profile lantern. | '''Zoom Profile:''' The use of two independently movable lenses within a Profile lantern. | ||
