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Technical & Production Arts Flashcards

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  1. What does a 'follow spot' operator do during a live performance?

    Answer: Manually tracks a performer across the stage with a dedicated spotlight

    A follow spot operator manually aims and adjusts a high-intensity spotlight to keep it focused on a moving performer throughout the show.

  2. In audio production, what is 'phantom power' used for?

    Answer: Providing DC voltage through a microphone cable to power condenser microphones

    Phantom power (+48V DC) is sent through XLR cables to provide the operating voltage required by condenser microphones.

  3. What is a 'scrim' typically used for in theatrical design?

    Answer: A woven fabric that appears opaque when lit from the front and transparent when lit from behind

    A scrim is an open-weave gauze fabric that appears solid when lit from the front but becomes transparent to reveal scenes behind it when backlit.

  4. In stage management, what is a 'prompt book' (also called the 'bible')?

    Answer: The master document containing the script with all blocking, cues, and production notes

    The prompt book is the definitive master document of a production, containing the script annotated with all blocking, lighting cues, sound cues, and stage management notes.

  5. What is 'chiaroscuro' as applied to stage lighting design?

    Answer: The dramatic use of strong contrasts between light and shadow

    Chiaroscuro, borrowed from visual art, describes the deliberate use of strong light and shadow contrast to create drama, depth, and mood in stage lighting.

  6. What does 'cross-fading' mean in a theatrical lighting context?

    Answer: Transitioning between two lighting states simultaneously, fading one out as another fades in

    A cross-fade transitions between two lighting states simultaneously — one fades down while the other fades up — creating a smooth visual transition.

  7. In scenic painting, what technique involves using a large brush or sponge to create irregular texture suggesting stone or foliage?

    Answer: Spattering

    Spattering involves flicking or spraying paint randomly across a surface to create texture, depth, and the organic irregularity of materials like stone or dirt.