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Advanced Control Network. A new (2003) ethernet-based control protocol
between control desk, dimmers & moving lights. Developed by ESTA and Strand
Lighting. DMX nodes are used to communicate with non-ethernet devices.
CANS
1) Headset earpiece, microphone and beltpack used for communication and
co-ordination of technical departments during a performance. (e.g.
"Electrics on cans", "Going off cans", "Quiet on cans!" ).
The common system in the UK is produced by Canford Audio under the TechPro
brand. In the USA, ClearCom is commonly used.
2) Any headphones.
3) Short for PARCANs.
CANTATA
Range of 1200W lanterns produced by Rank Strand (now Strand Lighting) in the
UK.
CAROUSEL
Circular slide magazine; also refers to a 35mm slide projector using this
type of magazine (Kodak trade name).
CAST LIGHTING
Canadian creators of WYSIWYG software.
CASUALS
Part-time temporary technicians (paid by the hour).
CHAIN HOIST
Manually operated or electrically driven hoist for lifting scenery and
lighting equipment. The chain hoists are rigged to fixed points in the
venue. Commonly used to lift lighting truss into position for touring shows
or concerts.
CHANNEL
A complete control path for signals in lighting or sound equipment.
In a lighting desk, the channels are directly controllable by the lighting
operator. Within the desk, the channels are "patched" to a dimmer or dimmers
which the desk then sends a signal to depending on the level of the channel.
CHASE
A repeated sequence of changing lighting states. A chase can be produced
easily by the effects functions of a computerized lighting desk. There are
standalone units designed to chase lighting circuits electronically in time
to music (sound to light) or mechanically as a repeated sequence (as used in
early neon signs).
CHEAT SHEET
A smaller version of the lighting plan, used by the lighting designer during
the lighting plot. Also known as a Dimmer Layout or Magic Sheet.
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