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'''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.(see WLL)<br><br> | '''SWL:''' Safe Working Load. Calculated by dividing the Minimum Breaking Load by a Safety Factor (see all 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.<br><br> | ||
'''WLL''' Working Load Limit(see SWL) <br><br> | '''WLL''' Working Load Limit. An absolute limit to the item's strength (see also SWL) <br><br> | ||
'''Zoom Profile:''' The use of two independently movable lenses within a Profile lantern. <br><br> | '''Zoom Profile:''' The use of two independently movable lenses within a Profile lantern. <br><br> | ||
