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-=====Lighting Fixtures=====
+======Lighting Fixtures======
 Terminology referring to the different types of lights.
 ====Birdies====
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 ====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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 ====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: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:lighting:lighting_fixtures#fresnel|Fresnel]] and [[wiki:lighting:lighting_fixtures#pc|PC]] it can be used to project a [[wiki:lighting:lighting_glossary#gobo|Gobo]] due it's sharp edge.