Vakjargon en termen

[maarten]

Is het niet een idee om een soort van woordenboek te maken
voor alle newbies
met alle termen en jargon ??


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[DeMennooos]

Sorry zijn in het Engels, maar dat moet in dit vak geen probleem zijn lijkt me zo.

A frame Very tall step ladder with an additional straight extension ladder sticking out of the top of the "A"
Accom pronounced A-Kom, accommodation (hotel/motel room, bus, tent, whatever) provided for the band and crew on tour. Varies in quality from heavenly to diabolical submitted by Tony G RFL
air ride Type of air cushioned trailer used in transporting fragile electronic equipment
Anvil briefcase Brand Name: briefcase of choice for Roadies
Anvil case Brand Name: road case fabricator
apron The very front edge of the stage
Arno Brand Name: Gaffer's tape (reputed to be the best) submitted by Russ Jones
Arp Brand Name: Keyboard related products, now out of business
Art Fag Slang: see Lighting Designer submitted by Tony D
Ashly Audio Brand Name: Amps, EQs, mixing boards.
ax Slang: An electric guitar, bass or almost any musical instrument (corrected by Slash)
B-3 Model of Hammond organ. Distinctive sound caused by a spinning high frequency horn in speaker cabinet
backstage pass Usually a colorful printed self adhesive cloth patch that allows certain access and privileges during or after the show. Highly sought after, and has a high trade value (see also "groupie")
balanced line Refers to audio outputs, inputs and cables where the signal is carried on two wires instead of one, the two signals being identical but opposite in phase. Balanced circuitry has much better hum & noise rejection than unbalanced (single wire) circuitry submitted by Tony G RFL
ballink A chain device that can hold up to 4 lights. mounts to lighting truss submitted by tommy lee
bar bands Bands that primarily play in local bars, lounges and pubs. Sometimes they "open" for a touring band
Barcus Berry Brand Name: Musical equipment including electric violins
barn doors Metal doors hinged on the front of some lighting instruments to block off light that would otherwise hit off stage submitted by Gary
"beach" Slang: refers to where something will stay at. It's proper position. "That rack goes over to dimmer beach." See also "lives" submitted by Keith MacFarlane
Beijing Roadcase Same as Mexican Roadcase, but no cardboard, just the foam submitted by DJ HERBIE
Bi-amp Use of two amplifiers to reproduce bass and treble separately after electronically splitting the highs from the lows by use of a crossover
"bit" Slang: To get hurt by a piece of equipment. "John got bit by the truss" submitted by RezPhreak
BJ Tag (see "backstage pass" & "head (3)") submitted by Mike "The Tooth" O'Connell
Blinkie slang: Lighting Director (see also "squint") submitted by T Green
blow slang: To play an instrument. "Who's blowing lead?" Taken from old horn player lingo submitted by Robot Tekk
board (e.g. sound board, light board) Refers to a control panel typically situated somewhere out in the audience
bobtail Semi Trailer Truck with a short trailer
bog Slang: The toilet on a tour bus submitted by Gary
book of lies Slang: A tour itinerary, which are notorious for being incorrect/out of date submitted by Gary
boom Type of microphone stand, used to get the base of the stand away from something (e.g. the singer, the drum kit)
bootlegger Someone illegally taping a show. Roadies are always on the look out for this vermin, bad things can happen when they are discovered
bottom end The low frequency range of a sound system's frequency response curve submitted by Tony G RFL
brand name act Headliner act playing large venues, with a major record in heavy rotation submitted by ROTO
Brits British Roadies (See also British Slang page)
"C" wrench C-wrench: Crescent wrench, has screw-type adjustment to open jaws; The one tool every light tech or local crew working on lighting should have. submitted by Neil Bergman
Cali Cab (California Cab): The extended-type cabs driving the 53 foot trailers used to haul
the show from venue to venue. Usually driven by IBT (Teamster) drivers.
cans (1) Slang: for headphones
cans (2) Slan

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En dan nu deel 1 van het woordenboek:

Apron:
Extension of stage beyond the proscenium
AFX: Member of the sound crew
ALX: Member of the lighting crew
ASM: Assistant Stage Manager
Auditorium: Area in which the audience is accommodated during the performance
Backcloth: Cloth, usually painted, suspended at rear of stage
Bar: Horizontally flown pole (usually metal) from which scenery. lighting and other equipment are suspended
Barndoor: Adjustable shutters attached to stage lights to control the area covered by a particular lantern
Batten:
1) Piece of wood attached to flown cloth to straighten it and keep it taut.
2) Piece of wood joining two flats.
3) A group of stage lights
Beginners: Call given to bring those actors who appear first in the play to the stage
Black light: Ultra violet light
Blocking: The process of arranging moves to be made by the actor
Book: Fully annotated copy of the play with all the production details from which the show is run each time it is performed. Also called the prompt copy
Boom: Vertical lighting bar
Borodin: STA’s penguin mascot
Border: Flown scenic piece designed to conceal the upper part of the stage and its machinery or equipment
Box set: Set which encloses the acting area on three sides
Brace: Portable support for flats. Also called Stagebrace
Call: Warning given to technicians and actors
Cans Headset used for communication and co-ordination of technical departments during a performance
Chinagraph pencil: Pencil which is capable of writing on sound tape, useful for editing purposes and for marking lighting gels
Colour Call: List of coloured gels required for the lighting design
Counterweight Flying: System of flying scenery, lights, etc., whereby the flown item is balanced by counterweights
Crossfade: The practice of moving to a new lighting or sound effect without intervening darkness or silence: one effect fades out simultaneously with the new one’s being brought into play
Cue:
1) Verbal or physical sign for an actor to enter or speak a line.
2) Point at which an effect is executed
Cue light Box with two lights, red and green, which warn an actor or technician to standby (red) and then do (green) whatever is required of them
Cue sheet: List of particular effects executed by one department in a production
Cue-to-cue: Rehearsal of technical effects with actors. The scene is rehearsed in sections starting with a cue for standby, and concluding when the effect is finished (also called Stagger)
Curtain Call: Process of actors appearing at the end of the show to receive audience applause
Cyclorama: Undecorated backing to stage, often white. Usually abbreviated to cyc.
Decibel (dB): The measurement of volume of sound
Diffusion: Used like gel to soften and spread the beam of light rather than colour it. Similar to frost
Dim: The process of decreasing the intensity of light on stage
Dimmers: The apparatus whereby light intensity is changed
Dip: Small covered hole in stage floor with electric sockets
Downstage: Part of the stage nearest to the audience
Dress run: Complete run-through with all elements of the show including set, lights, sound and costumes. Should be treated as a performance
Dressing:
1) Items used to decorate the set.
2) Process of decorating the set
DSM: Deputy Stage Manager. Often the person who calls the show
Elevation: A working drawing usually drawn accurately and to scale, showing the side view of the set or lighting arrangement
Fader: A means of controlling the output level of a lantern or sound source
Fit-up: Installation of technical equipment and scenery when coming into a theatre. Also called a Get-in
Flamebar: Solution that can be used to make various items flameproof. There are different types of solution for different materials
Flat: Scenic unit comprised of wood or stretched cloth applied to a timber frame and supported so that it stands vertical. Door flats and window flats have openings in them. Masking flats are placed at the outer edges of the acting area to disguise areas of stage from the audience
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Deel 2:

ACL :
Acronym for AirCraft Landing Light. See Aero.
ACOUSTICS :
The behaviour of sound and its study. The acoustics of a room depend on its size and shape and the amount and position of sound-absorbing and reflecting material.
ACOUSTIC PICK-UP :
See Pick-Up.
ACT :
1) Subdivision between sections of a play. A short play is a "One-Act-er", a play with one interval has two Acts etc. Acts are subdivided further into Scenes. 2) The thing Actors can do which makes them different from Techies (!!).
ACT DROP :
Victorian stretched framed and painted canvas. Used as a visual stimulation during scene changes, and to indicate that there was more to come. Only operational one today at the Gaiety Theatre, Isle Of Man (unless you know better...). Term now used to refer to any front cloth or tabs lowered during intervals. Especially pantomime / musicals.
ACTING AREA :
That area within the performance space within which the actor may move in full view of the audience. (Also name of early Strand down-lighting floodlight - known as "Ack Ack").
ACTIVE :
A piece of circuitry is termed active if it needs a power supply for it to function. (Active DI box, Active crossover etc.) Circuitry that needs no additional power supply is termed passive (eg resistors & capacitors in a crossover). Passive circuits use the electrical sound signal itself to operate the components. OR A piece of circuitry is termed active if it amplifies a signal supplied to it. A passive circuit does not increase the level of a signal.
AD LIB :
The presence of mind by an actor to improvise when;
1) another actor fails to enter on cue
2) the normal progress of the play is disturbed
3) lines are forgotten
4) It may also be a bad habit developed by some actors whereby unnecessary 'gags' are introduced into the dialogue.
ADAM :
See Digital Recording.
ADAPTOR (or Splitter) :
Connector which allows two or more electrical devices to be connected to a single power outlet. The connection is normally parallel, that is, each device is fed the same voltage, but the current is divided between them. Sometimes known as a "Twofer". A three-way splitter is known as a "Threefer". A Series splitter is also available where a voltage is shared equally between two loads. See Series Splitter, Jumper and Grelco.
ADAT :
See Digital Recording.
ADDITIVE COLOUR MIXING :
See Colour Mixing.
ADVANCE BAR :
Lighting bar positioned just downstage of the proscenium arch.
AERIAL :
Cable or rod used to send and receive radio signals (connected to transmitter and receiver or tuner).
AERO :
A type of high intensity Par lamp that derives its name from its use as an aircraft landing lamp. The true Aero is 28V and 250W, although there are many variations. The lamp has a very tight beam.
AETTI :
Arts & Entertainment Technical Training Initiative (UK).
AGC :
Automatic Gain Control. Circuitry within recording equipment which compensates for differences in volume in the incoming sound signal by adjusting the gain automatically. Helps to reduce wild swings in volume.
AISLE :
A passage through seating.
A.J. :
Jargon for an Adjustable Spanner.
A.L.D. :
Association of Lighting Designers.(UK)
AMP: Abbreviation for ;
1) AMPERE, the standard unit for measurement of electrical current passing through a circuit. Cables, fuses and switches are designated by their current carrying capacity. Square pin plugs are rated at 13 Amps maximum and Round pin plugs at either 5 Amps or 15 Amps maximum, depending on the size of the pins. If a cable rated at 5 Amps is used with a load of 15 Amps, the cable will overheat and possibly catch fire.
2) AMPLIFIER - sound equipment that converts the low voltage, low current signal from a tape deck, mixer etc. into a higher current signal suitable for driving speakers. See Power Amplifier, Crossover.
AMPLITUDE :
The strength of a vibrating wave ; in sound, the loudness of the sound.
ANALOGUE SIGNAL (See Digital) :
A continuously variable signal that can have any value over a given range. For exa

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En nu vanaf H

IEC:
International Electrotechnical Commission
IMPEDANCE :
A term for the electrical resistance found in a/c circuits. Affects the ability of a cable to transmit low level (e.g. sound) signals over a long distance. Measured in Ohms. Speakers are rated according to power handling capabilities (Watts, W) and impedance (Ohms).
INCANDESCENT :
Light source consisting of a metal filament (Tungsten) which glows white hot when current is passed through. See also Discharge Lamp.
INDEPENDENT :
1) An electrical power supply that is totally separate from the stage lighting control. Used for testing lanterns prior to connection to the lighting system and also for powering non-lighting equipment on stage and working lights. See Non Dim.
2) A channel within the stage lighting control which has been temporarily switched to become independent from the rest of the channels which remain under the control of the operator.
INDUCTION LOOP :
System which amplifies audio frequency currents (from a microphone over the stage) around a large loop of cable (around the auditorium) to generate a magnetic field which can be picked up by a hearing aid switched to the "T" position.
INFRA RED
Invisible part of the electromagnetic spectrum with a longer wavelength than visible light. Infra-red remote controls are used for lighting desks and practicals. An infra-red-sensitive CCTV camera can pick up body heat activity even in a "blackout".
INHIBIT :
A way of taking control of a rogue lantern (or lanterns) at the lighting desk during the operation of a show and removing them from any further lighting states, until the inhibit is removed. Can also be used for removing the front of house lighting from a curtain call state.
INSERT :
1) An additional route into a sound desk.
2) An extra lighting state added into the sequence later. See Point Cue.
INSET :
A small scene set inside a larger one.
INTELLIGENT LIGHT :
See Moving Light.
INTERCOM :
Usually refers to microphone/headset communications equipment. Abbreviated to "comms". Also known as "cans".
INTERNALLY WIRED BAR (IWB) :
A Scaffolding bar (aluminium) which has a number of sockets (usually 15A) positioned along its length, the wiring for which is contained within the bar. See Six Lamp Bar.
INTERVAL MUSIC :
Music played in the foyer and/or auditorium during intervals. Most usually Vivaldi's Four Seasons.
INVENTORY :
A numbered packing list which itemises all single pieces travelling on a tour; all cartons, flightcases, crates, baskets together with quantities and descriptions of contents. Extremely important if touring abroad to satisfy customs. Dimensions/weight/value may also require recording.
IRIS :
Adjustable aperture which, when placed in the gate of a profile lantern, varies the size of a beam of light. Originally, iris diaphragm.
IRON :
See Safety Curtain.
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JACK :
1)Segmented audio connector. Mono Jacks have two connections - tip and sleeve, and are unbalanced. Stereo jacks have three connections - tip, ring and sleeve. B-type jacks (also known as Bantam jacks) were originally designed for use in telephone exchanges and provide a high quality (and expensive) connection in jackfields. A-type jacks are cheaper and more common, but more fragile. A type jacks are available in 2 sizes : quarter inch and eighth inch.
2) (US) A hinged brace. In the open position, it holds up a flat or other unit of scenery. A Tip Jack is a combinaton of a jack and castors so scenery can be supported or rolled. When it is in position, it is tipped to vertical. When rolling, it leans backwards.
JACKFIELD :
An array of jack sockets ("jills"), providing connections to equipment/outlets etc. A patch panel.
JUMPER :
An adaptor from one type of electrical connector to another. For example, a 13 - 15A jumper has a 13A plug and a 15A socket at either end of a short cable. Also applicable to sound cables.
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KABUKI DROP :
Method for dropping a cloth from a flying bar. It consists of a bar which atta

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SAFETY CHAIN :
Chain or wire fixed around lantern and lighting bar or boom to prevent danger in the event of failure of the primary support (eg Hook Clamp). A requirement of most licensing authorities.
SAFETY CURTAIN :
A fireproof curtain that can be dropped downstage of the tabs to separate the audience from the stage in the event of fire. A Safety Curtain is required by most licensing authorities for theatres over 500 seats. The regulations also require that it is raised and lowered at least once in view of each audience (usually during the interval). Usually made from sheet metal and electrically operated, used to be made from iron faced with asbestos and lowered using a hydraulic damping system. Colloquially known as the "iron". See also Drencher.
SAMPLING :
The technique of recording a sound digitally (translating the analogue audio waveform into a series of electrical ons and offs that can be manipulated by a computer) for subsequent processing, editing and playback.
SAND BAG :
Attached to an unused spot line to stop it running back through the pulleys, and to enable it to fly in without fouling adjacent equipment.
SATURATION RIG :
An arrangement of lanterns in which to maximum number of spotlights is placed in every possible position.
SBTD :
Society of British Theatre Designers.
SCENE DOCK :
High-ceilinged storage area adjacent to the stage, sometimes used for building and storing flats and other scenery.
SCENIC PAINT :
Traditionally, a mixture of glue size, water and pigment. Modern practice has also adopted PVA (emulsion glaze) as a bonding medium which can be used when scenery has got to be washed and used again.
SCENOGRAPHER :
Designer responsible for all the visual aspects of a production (lighting, scenery, costumes etc).
SCREEN (PROJECTION) :
Many types of projection screen are available. Some are multi-purpose, some only for front projection, some only for back projection. If a screen is not self-supporting, it often has eyelets around the outside edge which are used to "lace" the screen onto a larger frame.
SCREW EYE :
A threaded metal ring screwed to the rear of a flat for securing a stage brace.
SCRIM :
1) A coarse gauze
2) A fine metal mesh used to reduce the intensity of light from TV lanterns without affecting colour temperature.
SCROLLER :
See Colour changer.
SECONDARY LIGHTING:
Separately powered lighting system for use throughout the building in the event of failure of the primary system. Usually battery powered. Maintained lighting is on all the time, regardless of changes in the stage lighting, and is battery backed-up.
SECTION:
See Elevation.
SEGUE (pronounced "segway") :
Musical term for an immediate follow-on. Often used as jargon for any kind of immediate follow-on.
SEMAPHORE :
See Colour Changer.
SEQUENCING :
A act of recording digitally and manipulating the MIDI information required to remotely play a synthesizer keyboard or similar device.
SERIES SPLITTER :
An adaptor consisting of a plug and two sockets wired in series. Enables two identical 110 Volt loads to be safely run from a 240 Volt supply (UK).
SET :
1) To prepare the stage for action. (verb)
2) The complete stage setting for a scene or act. (noun)
SET BACK :
To reset technical systems to a particular point in the show in order to repeat a sequence or scene during rehearsals.
SETTING LINE :
Imaginary line running across the width of the stage, in line with the proscenium arch, which is marked on the groundplan and is used as a reference when planning furniture layouts etc. Usually the furthest downstage anything can be set without fouling the house tabs. See also Centre Line.
SFX :
Abbreviation for Sound Effects.
SHACKLE :
See Rigging.
SHEAVE :
The wheel in a pulley which carries the wire or rope.
SHIFTER :
The common Australian term for AJ's, c-wrenches etc.
SHIN BUSTER :
The lowest lantern on a lighting boom. Named because of the proximity of sharp parts of the lantern to the flesh of the lower leg.
SHOW RELAY :
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[movinghead]

Had je niet gewoon een link kunnen sturen....???
Vind dit wel een beetje forumvervuiling.... en het is ook niet overzichtelijk.... stel je nu eens voor dat ik dat gedaan had?

-----But first there was Light-----

[Fritz]

citaat:reactie moderator: ja leuk, leef je uit in dit topic.
Alle off-topic reacties miep ik er ff af.

Zo, Mod is lekker bezig!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>(dit bericht zal ook wel weer verdwijnen dan)

Fritz

[DeMennooos]

Forumvervuiling?

Er wordt voorgesteld een soort woordenboek te maken met termen en jargon. Tja dat er zoveel woorden en termen zijn in dit vak kan ik ook niet helpen.

Als je je geroepen voelt om het hele verhaal te bewerken om het voor jou leesbaar te maken zou ik zeggen ga je gang.

Greetz,

De Mennooo's

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Reactie op movinghead: Juist als Menno onzin zou posten ben ik de eerste die het eraf zou miepen <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
Een url had ik handiger gevonden, maar dit is ook wel nuttige tekst.
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reactie op Fritz: Ik ga me hier niet verdedigen voor het "verwijderbeleid". Dit soort reacties graag voortaan via de mail, heeft niets met het topic te maken. Ik laat hem staan zodat anderen dat ook weer weten op deze manier...

Ik heb nog wel een toevoeging:

Ramp-1. in en uitlaad plank voor de bakwagen, 2. als menno weer eens een stukkie tekst kopieert

Moderator J&H Licht en Geluid Fora

[DJRenz]

Nou Menno je bent wel bezig geweest. Dit is al veel maar het zal vast nog niet alles zijn. Ik weet niet wat je bent vergeten maar er zal vast nog wel ergens een termpje zijn, maar dat geeft niet. Ik vind het iniedergeval een goed idee. En nu stop ik maar weer met slap lullen. Gewoon Topie

Mijn baas heeft de Pioneer CDJ-1000 olé olé!!

[Delirium crew]

Hey Menno

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[DeMennooos]

Nee hoor, gewoon CTRL-C, CTRL-V <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Greetz,

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[Mark Vermeulen]

dat valt me weer van me tegen. maar heb je hier toevallig ook een nederlandse versie van.

Groetjes Mark Vermeulen
maar mijn baas heeft AD en EAW.