Tooltip Tags: Lighting

Flux

An amount of light which is present as measured in lumens.

Foamcore

Polystyrene which is sandwiched between paper. It is used to relectors, soft boxes, and other items because it is stable and easily cut.

Mickey

An open faced 1K lighting unit. Also known as a ‘Redhead’.

Fresnel

A stepped convex lens. It is most commonly used to descripe tungsten-incandescent lamps.

Gaffer

The chief lighting technician for a production who is in charge of the electrical department.

Gobo

A grip head or ‘C’ stand head used as a clamping device for holding other equipment.

A durable material made of three ply high density rubber. The material is attached within a frame and used as either a soft reflector of sunlight or cut or soften direct sun. It generally comes in three sizes: 6′ X 6′, 12′ x 12′, and 20′ x 20′.

Dimmer

A device for varying power to the lights.

Dingle

Branches which are placed in front of a light as a cookie would to cut the light and provide a shadow pattern.

Dots

Small nets and flags used to control light.