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"S-bus standard"
S-bus is standard protocol-based on RS485 connection Topology for intelligent buildings.
S-bus is standard protocol-based on RS485 connection Topology for intelligent buildings.
0-10 V lighting control
0-10 V is one of the earliest and simplest electronic lighting control signalling systems; simply put, the control signal is a DC voltage that varies between zero and ten volts.
0-10 V is one of the earliest and simplest electronic lighting control signalling systems; simply put, the control signal is a DC voltage that varies between zero and ten volts.
Altman Lighting Co.
The Altman stage lighting company, established in 1953, is one of the leading manufacturers of theatrical lighting instruments.
The Altman stage lighting company, established in 1953, is one of the leading manufacturers of theatrical lighting instruments.
AMX192
AMX192 (often referred to simply as AMX) is an analog lighting communications protocol used to control stage lighting.
AMX192 (often referred to simply as AMX) is an analog lighting communications protocol used to control stage lighting.
Architecture for Control Networks
Architecture for Control Networks is a suite of network protocols for theatrical control being developed by Entertainment Services and Technology Association.
Architecture for Control Networks is a suite of network protocols for theatrical control being developed by Entertainment Services and Technology Association.
Art-Net
Art-Net is a protocol for transmitting the lighting control protocol DMX512-A over the User Datagram Protocol of the TCP/IP suite.
Art-Net is a protocol for transmitting the lighting control protocol DMX512-A over the User Datagram Protocol of the TCP/IP suite.
Audience scanning
Audience scanning (sometimes called "crowd scanning") occurs when a laser beam is directed toward the people observing a laser show or display.
Audience scanning (sometimes called "crowd scanning") occurs when a laser beam is directed toward the people observing a laser show or display.
Backlighting (lighting design)
Backlighting refers to the process of illuminating the subject from the back.
Backlighting refers to the process of illuminating the subject from the back.
Bobbinet
Bobbinet or genuine tulle is a specific type of tulle netting which has been made in the United Kingdom since the invention of the bobbinet machine in 1806 by John Heathcoat.
Bobbinet or genuine tulle is a specific type of tulle netting which has been made in the United Kingdom since the invention of the bobbinet machine in 1806 by John Heathcoat.
Catwalk (theater)
A catwalk is an elevated service platform from which many of the technical functions of a theater, such as lighting and sound, may be manipulated.
A catwalk is an elevated service platform from which many of the technical functions of a theater, such as lighting and sound, may be manipulated.
Channel hookup
In theatrical productions, the channel hookup is a printout of a lighting database such as Lightwright that organizes all the lighting information for a stage show by the channel number associat...
In theatrical productions, the channel hookup is a printout of a lighting database such as Lightwright that organizes all the lighting information for a stage show by the channel number associat...
Clay Paky
Clay Paky SpA is an Italian developer of automated spotlights and stage lighting equipment commonly used in theatre, television, concerts, nightclubs and outdoor events.
Clay Paky SpA is an Italian developer of automated spotlights and stage lighting equipment commonly used in theatre, television, concerts, nightclubs and outdoor events.
Color correction
Color correction by using color gels, or filters, is a process used in stage lighting, photography, television, cinematography and other disciplines, the intention of which is to alter the overa...
Color correction by using color gels, or filters, is a process used in stage lighting, photography, television, cinematography and other disciplines, the intention of which is to alter the overa...
Color gel
A color gel or color filter, also known as lighting gel or simply gel, is a transparent colored material that is used in theatre, event production, photography, videography and...
A color gel or color filter, also known as lighting gel or simply gel, is a transparent colored material that is used in theatre, event production, photography, videography and...
Color magazine
A color magazine is a fixture attached to a follow spot that places different color filters in the path of the beam.
A color magazine is a fixture attached to a follow spot that places different color filters in the path of the beam.
Compulite
Compulite is an Israel based company that designs and builds lighting control console, dimmers and other theatre lighting related equipment.
Compulite is an Israel based company that designs and builds lighting control console, dimmers and other theatre lighting related equipment.
Control booth (theater)
The control booth, control room, lighting box, technical booth, or just booth to theatre or television technicians is the area designated for the operation of technical e...
The control booth, control room, lighting box, technical booth, or just booth to theatre or television technicians is the area designated for the operation of technical e...
Cucoloris
In lighting for film, theatre and still photography, a cuculoris is a device for casting shadows or silhouettes to produce patterned illumination.
In lighting for film, theatre and still photography, a cuculoris is a device for casting shadows or silhouettes to produce patterned illumination.
Cyclorama (theater)
A cyclorama is a large curtain or wall, often concave, positioned at the back of the stage area.
A cyclorama is a large curtain or wall, often concave, positioned at the back of the stage area.
Dichroic filter
A dichroic filter, thin-film filter, or interference filter is a very accurate color filter used to selectively pass light of a small range of colors while reflecting other colors.
A dichroic filter, thin-film filter, or interference filter is a very accurate color filter used to selectively pass light of a small range of colors while reflecting other colors.
Diffusion filter
A diffusion filter is a translucent photographic filter used for a special effect.
A diffusion filter is a translucent photographic filter used for a special effect.
DJ lighting
DJ lighting is a variant of stage lighting that is used by mobile DJs and in nightclubs.
DJ lighting is a variant of stage lighting that is used by mobile DJs and in nightclubs.
DMX512
DMX512 is a standard for digital communication networks that are commonly used to control stage lighting and effects.
DMX512 is a standard for digital communication networks that are commonly used to control stage lighting and effects.
Electrician (theatre)
Electricians install (hang), point and shape the beam (focus), and connect to power (circuit) lighting instruments.
Electricians install (hang), point and shape the beam (focus), and connect to power (circuit) lighting instruments.
Electronic Theatre Controls
Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) is a privately held corporation with global headquarters in Middleton, Wisconsin, United States.
Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) is a privately held corporation with global headquarters in Middleton, Wisconsin, United States.
Fade (lighting)
In stage lighting, a fade is a gradual increase or decrease of the intensity of light projected onto the stage.
In stage lighting, a fade is a gradual increase or decrease of the intensity of light projected onto the stage.
Footlight
A footlight is a theatrical lighting device arranged to illuminate a stage from the front edge of the stage floor in front of the curtain.
A footlight is a theatrical lighting device arranged to illuminate a stage from the front edge of the stage floor in front of the curtain.
Gobo (lighting)
A gobo derived from "Go Between" or "Goes Before Optics", originally used on film sets, is a physical template slotted inside, or placed in front of, a lighting source, used to control the shape...
A gobo derived from "Go Between" or "Goes Before Optics", originally used on film sets, is a physical template slotted inside, or placed in front of, a lighting source, used to control the shape...
High-key lighting
High-key lighting is a style of lighting for film, television, or photography that aims to reduce the lighting ratio present in the scene.
High-key lighting is a style of lighting for film, television, or photography that aims to reduce the lighting ratio present in the scene.
Instrument Schedule
In theatrical productions, an instrument schedule is a listing of all the lighting instruments and information about them used in a show.
In theatrical productions, an instrument schedule is a listing of all the lighting instruments and information about them used in a show.
Intelligent lighting
Intelligent lighting refers to stage lighting that has automated or mechanical abilities beyond those of traditional, stationary illumination.
Intelligent lighting refers to stage lighting that has automated or mechanical abilities beyond those of traditional, stationary illumination.
Key light
The key light is the first and usually most important light that a photographer, cinematographer, lighting cameraman, or other scene composer will use in a lighting setup.
The key light is the first and usually most important light that a photographer, cinematographer, lighting cameraman, or other scene composer will use in a lighting setup.
LED stage lighting
LED stage lighting instruments are stage lighting instruments that use light-emitting diodes as a light source.
LED stage lighting instruments are stage lighting instruments that use light-emitting diodes as a light source.
Light plot
A light plot, lighting plot or just plot is a document similar to an architectural blueprint used specifically by theatrical lighting designers to illustrate and communicate the ligh...
A light plot, lighting plot or just plot is a document similar to an architectural blueprint used specifically by theatrical lighting designers to illustrate and communicate the ligh...
Lighting control console
A lighting control console (also called a lightboard, lighting board, or lighting desk) is an electronic device used in theatrical lighting design to control multiple lights at...
A lighting control console (also called a lightboard, lighting board, or lighting desk) is an electronic device used in theatrical lighting design to control multiple lights at...
Lighting control system
A lighting control system consists of a device that controls electric lighting and devices, alone or as part of a daylight harvesting system, for a public, commercial, or residential building or...
A lighting control system consists of a device that controls electric lighting and devices, alone or as part of a daylight harvesting system, for a public, commercial, or residential building or...
Lighting designer
The role of the lighting designer (or LD) within theatre is to work with the director, choreographer, set designer, costume designer, and sound designer to create the lighting, atmosphere,...
The role of the lighting designer (or LD) within theatre is to work with the director, choreographer, set designer, costume designer, and sound designer to create the lighting, atmosphere,...
Lighting technician
Electrical Lighting Technicians or simply Lighting Tech., are involved with rigging stage and location sets and controlling artificial, electric lights for art and entertainment venues or in vid...
Electrical Lighting Technicians or simply Lighting Tech., are involved with rigging stage and location sets and controlling artificial, electric lights for art and entertainment venues or in vid...
Lightwright
Lightwright is a spreadsheet/database program created specifically for theatrical lighting applications.
Lightwright is a spreadsheet/database program created specifically for theatrical lighting applications.
Limelight
Limelight (also known as calcium light) is a type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls.
Limelight (also known as calcium light) is a type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls.
Liquid light show
Liquid light shows or psychedelic light shows surfaced in the mid 1960s and early 1970s in America and Europe, usually accompanying performances of rock or psychedelic music.
Liquid light shows or psychedelic light shows surfaced in the mid 1960s and early 1970s in America and Europe, usually accompanying performances of rock or psychedelic music.
Martin Light
Martin Light is a subdivision of the Danish company Martin Professional.
Martin Light is a subdivision of the Danish company Martin Professional.
Martin Professional
Martin Entertainment is a Danish manufacturer and distributor of stage and architectural lighting and effects fixtures.
Martin Entertainment is a Danish manufacturer and distributor of stage and architectural lighting and effects fixtures.
Master electrician
The Master Electrician in a theatre is responsible for implementing the lighting design for a production drawn up by the Lighting designer.
The Master Electrician in a theatre is responsible for implementing the lighting design for a production drawn up by the Lighting designer.
Multicable
In stage lighting, a multicable (otherwise known as multi-core cable or mult) is a type of heavy-duty electrical cable used in theaters to power lights.
In stage lighting, a multicable (otherwise known as multi-core cable or mult) is a type of heavy-duty electrical cable used in theaters to power lights.
Non-dim circuit
A non-dim circuit is a special electrical network.
A non-dim circuit is a special electrical network.
Pantograph (lighting suspension)
A pantograph is a commonly used overhead suspension system for lamps and audio and video monitors in television studios.
A pantograph is a commonly used overhead suspension system for lamps and audio and video monitors in television studios.
RDM (lighting)
Remote Device Management or RDM is a protocol enhancement to USITT DMX512 that allows bi-directional communication between a lighting or system controller and attached RDM comp...
Remote Device Management or RDM is a protocol enhancement to USITT DMX512 that allows bi-directional communication between a lighting or system controller and attached RDM comp...
Running lights (theater)
In theater, running lights are any lights that the audience does not see, but are on during the run of the show.
In theater, running lights are any lights that the audience does not see, but are on during the run of the show.
S-Bus
S-bus is protocol based on RS485 connection Topology for intelligent buildings.
S-bus is protocol based on RS485 connection Topology for intelligent buildings.
Scrim (material)
The term scrim has two separate meanings in terms of fabric.
The term scrim has two separate meanings in terms of fabric.
SeaChanger Color Engine
The SeaChanger Color Engine is an electro-mechanical device that is used to control light color in entertainment-industry lighting applications.
The SeaChanger Color Engine is an electro-mechanical device that is used to control light color in entertainment-industry lighting applications.
Skypan
In filmmaking, a skypan is used by the director of photography for lighting scenery that lies outside a set's window or door.
In filmmaking, a skypan is used by the director of photography for lighting scenery that lies outside a set's window or door.
Socapex
Socapex connectors are 19-pin electrical connectors used in stage lighting to terminate the ends of a multicable.
Socapex connectors are 19-pin electrical connectors used in stage lighting to terminate the ends of a multicable.
Special (lighting)
In stage lighting, a special refers to a lighting instrument that is used for a very specific purpose, rather than being a part of a system of light such as an area light or color wash.
In stage lighting, a special refers to a lighting instrument that is used for a very specific purpose, rather than being a part of a system of light such as an area light or color wash.
Spotlight operator
The Spotlight Operator, Followspot Operator, Followspot, Spot Op, Dome Operator or Domie is a theatrical technician, defined as a lighting technician, who operates ...
The Spotlight Operator, Followspot Operator, Followspot, Spot Op, Dome Operator or Domie is a theatrical technician, defined as a lighting technician, who operates ...
Stage lighting
Stage lighting is the craft of lighting as it applies to the production of theatre, dance, opera and other performance arts.
Stage lighting is the craft of lighting as it applies to the production of theatre, dance, opera and other performance arts.
Stage lighting instrument
Stage lighting instruments are used in stage lighting to illuminate theatrical productions, concerts, and other performances taking place in live performance venues.
Stage lighting instruments are used in stage lighting to illuminate theatrical productions, concerts, and other performances taking place in live performance venues.
Stage pin connector
A stage pin connector (generally known as grounded stage pin/GSP, or as grounded pin connector/GPC) is a standard cable type for theatrical lighting in North America.
A stage pin connector (generally known as grounded stage pin/GSP, or as grounded pin connector/GPC) is a standard cable type for theatrical lighting in North America.
Stanley McCandless
Stanley McCandless (1897–1967) is considered to be the father of modern lighting design.
Stanley McCandless (1897–1967) is considered to be the father of modern lighting design.
Strand Lighting
Strand Lighting is an international theatre and television lighting company founded in 1914 in London's West End that supplies lighting fixtures and controls for the entertainment industry.
Strand Lighting is an international theatre and television lighting company founded in 1914 in London's West End that supplies lighting fixtures and controls for the entertainment industry.
Tension grid
A tension grid is a type of non-standard catwalk though it does not meet the structural standards of a traditional catwalk.
A tension grid is a type of non-standard catwalk though it does not meet the structural standards of a traditional catwalk.
Three-point lighting
Three-point lighting is a standard method used in visual media such as video, film, still photography and computer-generated imagery.
Three-point lighting is a standard method used in visual media such as video, film, still photography and computer-generated imagery.
Tony Award for Best Lighting Design
This is a list of the winners of the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design in a play or musical, first presented in 1970.
This is a list of the winners of the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design in a play or musical, first presented in 1970.
Tree lights
Tree lights are a form of stage lighting.
Tree lights are a form of stage lighting.
Vari-Lite
VARI*LITE is the brand name of one of the first automated, variable-colour stage lighting systems to be created.
VARI*LITE is the brand name of one of the first automated, variable-colour stage lighting systems to be created.