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WIGGLY MIRRORS
Slang for so-called "Intelligent" lights with moving mirrors.
WINGS
- The out of view areas to the sides of the acting area.
- Scenery standing where the acting area joins these technical areas.
WIRE ROPE
Stranded steel cable similar to aircraft cable.
WORKING LIGHTS
- High wattage lights used in a venue when the stage / auditorium lighting is not on. Used for rehearsals, fit-up, strike and resetting.
- Low wattage blue lights used to illuminate offstage obstacles and props tables etc. Known as Wing Workers.
WRENCH
American for SPANNER.
WYSIWYG
Acronym of "What You See Is What You Get". Mainly used in the context of a software tool for lighting design and production administration. Capable of
stunning 3D rendering of lighting states, and direct connection to a lighting control desk. Enables accurate pre-visualisation of lighting designs and greatly increases the understanding between director / producer and lighting / scenic designer in the early stages of a production.
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