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==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1a : a projected spot of [[light]] used to [[illuminate]] brilliantly a person, object, or group on a [[stage]]

*1a : a projected spot of [[light]] used to [[illuminate]] brilliantly a person, object, or group on a [[stage]]

:b : something that [[illuminates]] brilliantly  

:b : something that [[illuminates]] brilliantly  

==Description==

==Description==

A '''spotlight''', sometimes known as a ''followspot'', is a powerful [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stage_lighting_instrument stage lighting instrument] which projects a bright beam of light onto a [[performance]] space. Spotlights are controlled by a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotlight_operator spotlight operator]  who tracks actors around the stage. Spotlights are most commonly used in [[concerts]], musicals and large scale presentations where highlighting a specific, mobile, [[individual]] is critical. Spotlights are sometimes located overhead on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catwalk_(theater) catwalks]. In some theatres, they may also be located in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_Booth control booth] or purposely built "spot booths" in addition to the catwalk. Spotlights may be arranged in a variety of [[patterns]] for coverage. For example, they are aimed at the stage in front of them in theaters, located to the back or rear. This location can become problematic due to fan [[noise]] and/or any [[communication]] by headset communication from the spot operator speaking into his headset microphone. In [[circus]] and/or sports, spotlights may be arranged around the facility covering both sides and the ends. In a [[concert]] setting, they may be in a position [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Front_of_House front of house (FOH)], while other positions may have the spotlight upstage used as back and/or top light. Some [[concerts]] use truss spots on a truss downstage but closer than catwalk spots in an [[amphitheater]] style catwalk layout. In other places, spot locations are at the mercy of the [[architect]] who designed the space.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotlight_%28theatre_lighting%29]

A '''spotlight''', sometimes known as a ''followspot'', is a powerful [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stage_lighting_instrument stage lighting instrument] which projects a bright beam of light onto a [[performance]] space. Spotlights are controlled by a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotlight_operator spotlight operator]  who tracks actors around the stage. Spotlights are most commonly used in [[concerts]], musicals and large scale presentations where highlighting a specific, mobile, [[individual]] is critical. Spotlights are sometimes located overhead on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catwalk_(theater) catwalks]. In some theatres, they may also be located in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_Booth control booth] or purposely built "spot booths" in addition to the catwalk. Spotlights may be arranged in a variety of [[patterns]] for coverage. For example, they are aimed at the stage in front of them in theaters, located to the back or rear. This location can become problematic due to fan [[noise]] and/or any [[communication]] by headset communication from the spot operator speaking into his headset microphone. In [[circus]] and/or sports, spotlights may be arranged around the facility covering both sides and the ends. In a [[concert]] setting, they may be in a position [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Front_of_House front of house (FOH)], while other positions may have the spotlight upstage used as back and/or top light. Some [[concerts]] use truss spots on a truss downstage but closer than catwalk spots in an [[amphitheater]] style catwalk layout. In other places, spot locations are at the mercy of the [[architect]] who designed the space.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotlight_%28theatre_lighting%29]

==See also==

==See also==

*'''''[[Focal Point]]'''''

*'''''[[Focal Point]]'''''

[[Category: Theatre]]

[[Category: Theatre]]