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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 their high light output and are often used...

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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 expressed in candelas (cd) and is used in...

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Inky

What is an Inky? An Inky is a small, powerful Fresnel spotlight often used in film, television, and theater lighting . Its name comes from its small size compared to...

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Hue

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

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Footcandle (fc)

Footcandle (fc) is a unit of illuminance , which indicates how much light a surface receives. 1 footcandle = 1 lumen per square foot (1 lm/ft²). It is widely used...

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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) . This type of lighting provides an even color...

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Sconce

A sconce is an old-fashioned candlestick with a handle , designed to easily carry a candle . Sconces were especially popular before the invention of electric lighting and were often...

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Tiffany lighting

Tiffany lighting refers to decorative lamps and fixtures made using Tiffany glass , a technique in which pieces of colored glass are wrapped with copper foil and then soldered together...

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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 most radiation. This means that the hotter an...

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Awning lighting

Canopy lighting refers to lighting installed under an awning, canopy, or canopy , typically at commercial buildings, gas stations, entrances, or hospitality venues. It provides both functional and aesthetic lighting...

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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 the runway during landing. This system is primarily...

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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. It is primarily used in color science, lighting,...

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