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Act I: Fundamentals
Introduction
Functions
Electricity and Power
Lenses, Reflectors and Instrumentation
Act II: The Process
Angles and Basic Light Systems
Designer's Tool: Drafting
Designer's Tool: Lightplot
Lighting Control
Color
Cues and Levels, Tech. Weekend
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Shinbusters
Shinbusters
“Shin-busters” don’t light the floor and, consequently, they can make the performer appear to “float” above the stage.
Shins also fill in under the raised arm (and leg) and so help accentuate the movement of the performer – very useful in dance!
Shinbusters example image by Kade Mendelowitz