Lighting Desk - Lighting control consoles (also called lighting boards or lighting desks) are electronic devices used in theatrical lighting design to control multiple lights at once. They are used throughout the ent. Used xSpot. ertainment industry and are normally placed at the FOH position or in a control booth.
All lighting control consoles can control dimmers which, in turn, control the brightne. Used xSpot. ss of the lights. Many modern consoles can also control intelligent lights (lights that can move and change colors), fog machines and hazers, and other special effects devices.
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Scanners - A scanner is an intelligent light that uses a mirror to perform a large variety of effects and operations while the fixture itself remains stationary. Scanners are generally remotely controlled by a l. Used xSpot. ighting control console, but some can be preprogrammed. A single scanner can replace the functions of many conventional lights and can often perform tasks conventional lights can not. M. Used xSpot. ost modern scanners utilize DMX-512 signals for control, but some can be controlled by way of analog signals as well. ...
Illumination - The simple ability to see what is occurring onstage
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Pyro - Pyrotechnics are chemical explosive or flammable firework effects with a manual detonation, usually electrically fired by special fail safe equipment. There are many different kinds of pyrotechnics an. Used xSpot. d they are primarily used to enhance a theatrical or musical performances with flashes, smoke, loud bangs and flaming light shows. While similar to fireworks, pyrotechnics are more local. Used xSpot. ized and generally smaller. ...
Bump Button - A lighting console button that performs on action when pressed and another when released. This is a lighting console term.. Used xSpot. . Used xSpot. ...