lighting
Lighting Controller
electrical device that sends a low-voltage or digital signal to the dimmers and other devices to control them
PAR
a lighting fixture that holds a parabolic aluminized reflector
Pipe Clamp
hardware to attach a fixture to a pipe
Quartz Envelope
clear covering over the filament of a lamp
reflector
bounces light from lamp to gain brightness until light exits the fixture
scoop
soft, gentle light quality (wash)
SCR
silicon controlled rectifier (most common)
shutters
pieces of metal inside the LEKO with a handle. on the outside used. to shape the beam
Single-phase power
two hot wires (R and Bla), neutral (W) and ground (G) that is used in residences and rural areas; lower voltage
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Strip Lights
Long, narrow, metal enclosures that house a row of lamps and reflectors
Three phase power
three hot wires (R,B,B), neutral (W), and ground; used in factories and urban areas; higher voltage
tophat
used to cut down light spill and help focus light
Trunnion
mounting hardware for placing the fixture on the floor
voltage
the difference in electrical potential between two points
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Wattage
the rate at which electrical energy is transferred by an electric circuit
West Virginia Formula
W=VA
light plot
drawing to show lighting equipment for the show in relation to the scenery and masking.
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Beam Spread
less bright, extra light around the beam area
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yoke
mounting hardware for handing a fixture that is usually attached to the fixture
magic sheet
visual light channel summary
beam projector
an open-face fixture that proves a narrow beam of intense light