lighting terms

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has a hard-edged effect, used to light characters or elements on the stage. Coloured filters can be used with this lamp.
spotlight
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used for a softer edged effect, with a diffusing lens in front of the lamp. It's useful for good overall light when used with others. Coloured filters can be used with this lamp.
fresnel
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produces a clear wide-angled light, but there’s little control over the spread of the light. Coloured filters can be used with this lamp.
flood light
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a flashing light, used for special effects. It’s often used to give the effect of old movies. It produces a jerky effect on the movements of actors when used on its own.
strobe
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a small stencilled circular disc, and used in lighting fixtures to create a projected image or pattern
gobo
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thin, square-shaped pieces of coloured transparent material used to place over a lighting source
coloured gels
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used for a softer edged effect, with a diffusing lens in front of the lamp. It's useful for good overall light when used with others. Coloured filters can be used with this lamp.

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fresnel

Card 3

Front

produces a clear wide-angled light, but there’s little control over the spread of the light. Coloured filters can be used with this lamp.

Back

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Card 4

Front

a flashing light, used for special effects. It’s often used to give the effect of old movies. It produces a jerky effect on the movements of actors when used on its own.

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

a small stencilled circular disc, and used in lighting fixtures to create a projected image or pattern

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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