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FAY lamp

A FAY lamp is a type of lighting fixture primarily used in the film and television industry. These lamps are known for...

Mean Spherical Candlepower (MSCP)

Mean Spherical Candlepower (MSCP) is a measure of the average luminous intensity of a light source in all directions (spherical). It is...

Inky

What is an Inky? An Inky is a small, powerful Fresnel spotlight often used in film, television, and theater lighting . Its...

Hue

Hue (Tint) refers to the basic color hue of an object or light, such as red, blue, green, or yellow. It is...

Footcandle (fc)

Footcandle (fc) is a unit of illuminance , which indicates how much light a surface receives. 1 footcandle = 1 lumen per...

Cyclorama lamp (Cyc Light)

A Cyclorama light (Cyc Light) is a specialized theatrical and studio light used to evenly illuminate a cyclorama (backdrop or wall) ....

Sconce

A sconce is an old-fashioned candlestick with a handle , designed to easily carry a candle . Sconces were especially popular before...

Tiffany lighting

Tiffany lighting refers to decorative lamps and fixtures made using Tiffany glass , a technique in which pieces of colored glass are...

Wien's Law

Wien's law of displacement describes the relationship between the temperature of a black body and the wavelength at which it emits the...

Awning lighting

Canopy lighting refers to lighting installed under an awning, canopy, or canopy , typically at commercial buildings, gas stations, entrances, or hospitality...

Visual Approach Slope Indicator Systems (VASIS)

A Visual Approach Slope Indicator System (VASIS) is a visual aid for pilots to maintain a safe glide slope (approach slope) to...

Uniform Chromaticity Scale Diagram (UCS)

The Uniform Chromaticity Scale Diagram (UCS) is a modified version of the CIE 1931 chromaticity diagram , designed to improve perceptual uniformity....

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