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-=====Lighting Fixtures=====
+======Lighting Fixtures======
 Terminology referring to the different types of lights.
 ====Birdies====
-A favourite amongst techies (perhaps :-D), these are basically mini [[wiki:glossary:lighting_fixtures#par_can|Par Cans]]. The name derives from being one below Par in golf, which is a birdie.
+A favourite amongst techies (perhaps :-D), these are basically mini [[wiki:lighting:lighting_fixtures#par_can|Par Cans]]. The name derives from being one below Par in golf, which is a birdie.
 ====Floods====
 You have the marvels of Asymmetric and Symmetric floods. Asymmetric floods, have a curved mirror, so that if you have a flood at the top of the [[wiki:glossary:general_terms#cyclorama|cyc]], then you get a more even light coverage since it projects more light down towards the bottom of the [[wiki:glossary:general_terms#cyclorama|cyc]]. Don't ask me which way's which. Rig it one way, if it doesn't work, then rig it the other :-P. Symmetric floods give an even distribution of light, so are more useful for blinders and washes (I'd guess).
 ====Fresnel====
-A light fitting with a Fresnel lens on the front, which is more controllable than a [[wiki:glossary:lighting_glossary#par_can|Par Can]]. The beam can be sized and focused. Fresnel lenses where originally designed for use in lighthouses.
+A light fitting with a Fresnel lens on the front, which is more controllable than a [[wiki:lighting:lighting_glossary#par_can|Par Can]]. The beam can be sized and focused. Fresnel lenses where originally designed for use in lighthouses.
 ====Load Lamp====
-A high resistance load (normally a spare lantern) that is put in parallel to a lighting fixture that draws a small current (e.g. table lamps, fairy lights, etc.) to ensure that they work properly with the [[wiki:glossary:lighting_glossary#dimmer|dimmers]]. (Some [[wiki:glossary:lighting_glossary#dimmer|dimmers]] can be damaged if the load is too small.) Normally the load lamp is fitted with a dark [[wiki:glossary:lighting_glossary#gel|gel]] and/or is heavily [[wiki:glossary:lighting_glossary#shutters_source_fours|shuttered]] (so that it can't be seen by the audience) before being hidden backstage (where it can't be kicked by the cast/crew).
+A high resistance load (normally a spare lantern) that is put in parallel to a lighting fixture that draws a small current (e.g. table lamps, fairy lights, etc.) to ensure that they work properly with the [[wiki:lighting:lighting_glossary#dimmer|dimmers]]. (Some [[wiki:lighting:lighting_glossary#dimmer|dimmers]] can be damaged if the load is too small.) Normally the load lamp is fitted with a dark [[wiki:lighting:lighting_glossary#gel|gel]] and/or is heavily [[wiki:lighting:lighting_glossary#shutters_source_fours|shuttered]] (so that it can't be seen by the audience) before being hidden backstage (where it can't be kicked by the cast/crew).
 ====Moving Head====
 The name for any fixture where the main body of the light rotates to get the beam into the desired position, e.g. MAC 250, MAC 500 or MAC 2000 Performance!
-====Moving Mirror====
+====Source 4s====
-The name for any fixture where a mirror is used to direct the beam of light to the desired position, e.g. Abstract VR8.
+These are spotlights with adjustable shutters. They are realy versitle and great for lighting up a specific point or area. Source 4 lights can also be fitted with a gobo allowing for particular shapes to be made.
 ====Par Can====
 The most basic light fitting, which is basically a tube of metal with a bulb in it. The consumable lamp unit is a sealed bulb, lens and Parabolic Aluminised Reflector (PAR) all in one. Used more at music events, rather than for theatre.
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 Acronym of Pebble Convex. A basic light fitting with a pebbled convex lens.
 ====Practical====
-Term used to refer to a "domestic" lighting fixture that is part of the set (such as a table lamp) that actually works rather than just being there for show. Practicals will usually require a [[wiki:glossary:lighting_fixtures|load lamp]].
+Term used to refer to a "domestic" lighting fixture that is part of the set (such as a table lamp) that actually works rather than just being there for show. Practicals will usually require a [[wiki:lighting:lighting_fixtures|load lamp]].
-====Profile====
-Generally used to refer to the Source 4 Jr. in Arts H. The profile is the most flexible of the lights generally available to StageSoc. Unlike the [[wiki:glossary:lighting_fixtures#fresnel|Fresnel]] and [[wiki:glossary:lighting_fixtures#pc|PC]] it can be used to project a [[wiki:glossary:lighting_glossary#gobo|Gobo]] due it's sharp edge.