Intelligent lighting
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Intelligent lighting refers to lighting that has automated or mechanical abilities beyond those of conventional, stationary illumination. Although the most advanced intelligent lights can produce extr
A Martin MAC 550 intelligent light
Several intelligent lights in use at a concert. Note the white beams they produce.
XLR connectors, the most common method of controlling moving heads. Note that these are 3-pin XLR connectors, which are used by some manufacturers, rather than the 5-pin, which is specified by the USITT DMX-512 Standard.
Six moving yokes lighting up a mirror ball
Stage lighting instrument
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Stage lighting instruments are used in stage lighting to illuminate theatrical productions, concerts, and other performances taking place in live performance venues. They are also used to light televi
Intelligent lighting
…beyond simply powering the device on or off. This lack of a feature set or remote control makes these lights only a small step above a conventional stage lighting instruments. The introduction of devices referred to as "Auto-yokes", after the original design created by the company City Theatrical, blurs the line between a…
A Source Four ERS with major parts labeled
20 PAR can lighting instruments
Optics of an Altman 1000Q followspot. From left to right: Lamp, Ellipsoidal Reflector, Shutter/Iris Assembly, Fixed Lens, Variable Lens.
Floodlights (the intelligent moving head lights) and spotlights (the Source Fours) in use at the USMC museum.