Par Can
Type of lantern which holds a par lamp. The parcan is the basic lighting unit in concert lighting.
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LX
Abbreviation for “lighting”.
Lock
The knob on the side of a lantern which tightens onto the harness to stop the lantern tilting.
Lighting Plot (Lighting Design)
The drawn plan detailing what lanterns will be used where, in what way, with what colour, and on which dimmer.
LED Par Can (LED Par)
This is a lighting fixture that uses LEDs. One LED Par Can can produce many different colours of light.
LED
An abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode. Many lighting fixtures are starting to use LEDs as they require less power and don’t need dimmers.
Light Emitting Diode
Lantern (Fixture)
One of the many words for a theatre light. Other names are Luminaire, Instrument, Light, Fitting, Fixture, Lamp.
Lamp
The light source within a lantern, but also used to refer to the complete unit. Also known as Bulb, Globe, Envelope, Bubble.