Craft service workers are nicknamed "crafties" and are represented by a union, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.

Slang for the area designated for staging and placement of dimmer racks and power distros, disconnects and related control gear.

AKA "strike" or breakdown the set and clear the location

Temporary power distribution boxes with a small box-shaped form factor that come with 1 to 6 adjustable circuit breakers, with a range of amperage and voltage ratings and outlet connections.

Generic terms referring to architectural drawings such as floor plans, engineering schematics, fire marshal permit submissions and other forms of printed illustrations.

Term used to describe a complete set of gels preloaded into gel frames ready to be inserted into a lighting instruments, such as a CTO and diffusion for a stage wash

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The first and usually most important light that a photographer, cinematographer, lighting cameraman, or other scene composer will use in a lighting setup. The purpose is to highlight the form and dimension of the subject.

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