LighTalk

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Did you know that lighting programmers have a secret language that they use to communicate with each other during shows? It’s called “LighTalk,” and it consists of a series of code words and phrases that are used to convey lighting-related information quickly and efficiently. It’s considered a badge of honor among lighting professionals to be able to speak LighTalk fluently.

Dictionary

• Sizzle: Increase the brightness of a particular light or effect
• Popcorn: Activate a strobe effect
• Tickle: Add a subtle flicker or twinkle to a light or set of lights
• Juggle: Change the color of a light or set of lights rapidly
• Hug: Create a warm and inviting glow using soft, warm-toned lights
• Ninja: Quickly move a spotlight or other type of light in a specific direction or pattern
• Dragon: Create a bold, fiery effect using a combination of red, orange, and yellow lights
• Thunder: Add a sudden burst of bright light for a dramatic effect
• Wind: Create a sweeping motion using a moving head light
• Moonwalk: Move a light backwards while changing its color to create a unique effect
• Unicorn: Use a gobo to project a magical or mystical image
• Karate: Cut the power to a specific light or group of lights
• Wizard: Create a mystical effect using a combination of color, movement, and texture
• Zebra: Use a black-and-white gobo to create a striped pattern on a surface.
• Dolphin: Use a blue or green color wash to create an underwater effect
• Monkey: Use a moving head light to create a playful, swinging motion
• Vampire: Use a red color wash and a gobo to create a spooky, gothic effect
• Tornado: Use a strobe light and a fan to create a swirling, chaotic effect
• Butterfly: Use a moving head light to create a fluttering or flapping motion
• Ninja Turtle: Use green and blue color washes to create a cool, calm effect
• Dragonfly: Use a moving head light to create a buzzing or hovering motion.

Technical Terms

You can use these terms in creative meetings.

• Chromatic Shift: Gradually change the color temperature of a set of lights to create a dynamic effect
• Photon Cascade: Create a fast-moving, cascading effect using a series of rapidly changing lights
• Parabolic Burst: Add a sudden burst of light with a defined shape and intensity
• Harmonic Modulation: Gradually shift the brightness and color of a set of lights in sync with a musical composition
• Spectral Resonance: Create an immersive lighting effect by using a variety of colors and textures to reflect the mood and theme of the show
• Radiant Flux: Use a series of dynamic lighting cues to create a visually stunning, three-dimensional effect.
• Photonic Envelope: Use a set of lighting cues to envelope a performer or object in a particular type of lighting
• Hertzian Oscillation: Use a strobe effect to create a pulsing or vibrating effect
• Parallax Scrolling: Move lights at different speeds and angles to create a layered or 3D effect
• Electromagnetic Fog: Use a combination of lights and fog or haze to create a dynamic and immersive environment
• Spatial Dynamics: Use a set of lighting cues to create a sense of depth and dimensionality
• Illuminance Gradient: Gradually increase or decrease the intensity of lights in a specific area to create a gradient or fade effect
• Perceptual Pulsing: Use a strobe effect at a specific frequency to create a pulsing effect that is perceived by the audience as continuous.