1
Q
Floodlight
A
wide, soft light with no defined edge
2
Q
Profile spotlight
A
sharp, focused beam; can shape light precisely
3
Q
Fresnel
A
soft-edged spotlight, commonly used for washes
3
Q
PAR can
A
strong, intense beam; often used in concerts
4
Q
Follow spot
A
manually operated light that follows a performer
5
Q
Moving light
A
automated lantern that can move, change colour and shape
5
Q
Overhead rig
A
lighting above the stage
6
Q
Gel
A
coloured filter placed in front of a lantern
6
Q
Gobo
A
metal stencil that creates a pattern (e.g. window, leaves)
7
Q
Boom
A
vertical lighting stand at side of stage
8
Q
FOH (Front of House)
A
lighting positioned in the auditorium
9
Q
Grid
A
framework above the stage for rigging lights
10
Q
Barn doors
A
metal flaps to shape light beams
