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GENERAL COVER
Those lanterns in a rig which are set aside purely to light the acting areas. The stage is normally split into a number of areas for this purpose, which can then be isolated or blended together as required by the director.
GENERIC
Standard stage lighting instruments, rather than moving lights or other effects. (e.g. "There are 40 instruments in the rig - 20 moving lights and 20 generics").
GENIE
A range of mobile access platforms or lifting devices with either hand-cranked or compressed air lifting mechanisms.
GET-OUT
Moving an entire production out of the venue, and into either a large waste-disposal skip, or into transport. Usually preceded by the strike. (aka Load out or Bump out.)
GFI / G.F.I.
(US) Ground Fault Interruptor.
GHOST LOAD
A lamp or group of lamps used to smooth out the waveform from electronic dimmers when using an inductive load(ballasts, transformers) rather than a resistive load (lamps). Also known as a Load Lamp.
GHOSTING
A method of determining the exact position of a followspotĘs beam by faintly exposing it on a darker area of the stage or upon the drapes. Often done just before a "pick up" so the operator can have the lantern aimed and ready. A more professional practice is to use sights to line up a followspot.
GHOSTLIGHT / GHOST LIGHT
(US) A light left burning overnight on stage to keep friendly spirits illuminated and unfriendly spirits at bay. Also believed to keep the theatrical muse in a "dark" theater, and to stop people tripping over bits of scenery when they come into the theater in the morning. Also refers to the light emitted by a lantern when a dimmer has not been "trimmed" correctly, and is leaking. Also known as the "Equity Light".
GLOVES
Used when lifting heavier lanterns or other equipment.
GLS
General Lighting Service. Lamps designed for general everyday use.
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