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Scrim

A scrim is a thin, translucent fabric often used in theater, film, and photography. The material can create various effects depending on how it's lit: Frontlit : The scrim appears...

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will-o'-the-wisp

A will-o'-the -wisp (also called a will-o'-the-wisp or fairy light ) is a phenomenon where a faint, flickering light is visible in nature, often above swamps, marshy areas, or other...

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Searchlight

There are several types of searchlights used for various applications, from industrial lighting to military and emergency situations . Searchlights are characterized by their ability to project intense light over...

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Quartz lamp

A quartz lamp is a type of lamp that uses quartz as the material for the lamp tube or housing. Quartz lamps are often used for applications requiring high temperatures...

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Obie light (eye light)

Obie lighting refers to a technique used in film and video production to create a light reflection in an actor's eyes , enhancing the vibrancy and depth of the face....

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One-K lamp

One-K is a term often used in theatrical and film lighting , and refers to a specific type of bulb with an output of 1,000 watts . The term comes...

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Klieg lamp

A Klieg lamp is a powerful carbon arc lamp originally used in the film industry for lighting during filming. The lamp is named after the brothers John and Anton Kliegl...

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Gobo projector

A gobo projector is a lighting fixture that projects a pattern, image, or text using a gobo (a template with a cut-out design). This type of lighting is widely used...

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PC spot (Plano Convex spot)

A PC spotlight (Plano Convex spotlight) is a focused theatrical light with a single plano-convex lens . This type of lamp is widely used in theater, television, film, and stage...

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Theater lighting

Theatrical lighting encompasses all lighting used to enhance plays, concerts, operas, and other stage productions . Its purpose is to enhance the atmosphere and emotion, make the actors and sets...

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Elliptical Reflector Spot (ERS)

An Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlight (ERS) , also known as an Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlight , is a focused theatrical light that produces a sharp, precisely adjustable beam of light . This...

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Isophase light

Isophase light is a lighting signal in which the light source is on and off for an equal amount of time within a single cycle. This type of flashing light...

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