Lighting designs key terms Flashcards
Define Blackout
When the lights go off to help the audience be transported from one scene to another
Define Fade
A gradual increase and decrease of the intensity of light protected onto the stage
Define speed
This is the speed in which the light is produced
Define Cross fade
When lightning levels are gradually altered from one setting to another
Define Houselights
These are the lights that illuminate the auditorium of the theater
Define Intensity
How bright or dim the lights are
Define Focus
How tight or soft the edge of a beam of light is
Define Flood
Lantern giving a wide spread of light
Define Wash
A flood is used to create a wash
Define Specials
A light used for specific purposes
Define Strobe
A flashing light used for special effects
Define UV
This is an ultra Violet light
Define Gel
Film placed in front of a lantern to change the color of the beam
Define Gobo
A metal plate cut into a pattern and placed in a lantern to project a pattern or shape
Define Iris
lets you reduce the size of the circle