Spot
Hard edged affect, used to light characters or elements on the stage
- can use colour filter
Freshnel
Used for a soft edged effect, diffusing lens infront if the lamp
Flood
Produces a clear wide angled light
- little control over the spread of light
Strobe
A flashing light used for special effects
Projections
Add artistic value and illusion of reality on stage
Gobo
Designed to project a variety of patterns and images on stage
- city scape, water etc
Cue lights
Give technical staff and actors silent cues