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CUE STACK
Section of a lighting desk which allows a list of pre-plotted lighting states to be "played back" on the push of a button. These lighting states normally have fade times allocated to them. Lighting desks designed for theatrical use will have this as the primary controlbut a rock desk will have more "hands on" control as a priorityonly providing a cue stack for occasional use.
CUE TO CUE
("Topping and Tailing") Cutting out action and dialogue between cues during a technical rehearsalto save time.
CUEING
There is a standard sequence for giving verbal cues :
"Stand-by Sound Cue 19" (Stand-by first)
"Sound Cue 19 Go" (Go last).
CURRENT
The flow of electricity (electrical charge) through a circuit. Measured in Amperes (Amps).
CUT 1
A cut of color. A color filter cut for use in the color frame of a specific lighting instrument.
CUT 2
Describes an element of the show which has been removed or deleted. Often linesscenic itemsand light cues are "cut" from a production during the rehearsal process.
C-WRENCH
US for SPANNER. (Abbreviation of Crescent Wrench).
CYBERLIGHT
Originally introduced in 1993 the Cyberlight is a moving mirror type automated fixture manufactured by Lightwave Research/High End Systems.
CYC FLOOD
A floodlightusually with an asymmetrical reflectordesigned to light a cyc or backcloth from the top or bottom. The asymmetric reflector helps to throw light further down the clothproducing a more even cover. In the US a flood at the top of the cyc is a CYC OVERand a flood at the bottom is a CYC UNDER.
CYCLORAMA
- A theatrical scenic term describing a smooth backdrop which is often used to create a sky background for a production.
- Smooth theatrical backdrop curtain.
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