general design terminology Flashcards
(10 cards)
what light would be used to produce clinical white light?
an LED Parcan or LED Fresnel
what light would be used to make a tiny spotlight?
an iris lens on a profile/follow spot
what is used to change the shape of the light being thrown?
shutters
what light would be used to project an image or pattern?
a gobo stencil over an LED Parcan
what type of light has a soft edge which cannot be sharpened?
Fresnels
what type of light has a soft beam which can be adjusted in size?
Fresnels
what type of light emits a strong, focussed beam?
Parcans
what type of light produces a strong beam with an edge that can be sharpened?
Parcans
what type of light produces a strong beam of light that cannot be adjusted in size?
Parcans
what light would be used to backlight a character or set piece?
a floodlight positioned behind the performer so it throws light towards the audience
