
A type of profile (qv) spotlight (qv) with an irs diaphragm and a handle so that it can be used to follow a performer around the stage in a beam of light of exactly the right size. Traditionally called a "lime": hence the term "being in the limelight". These produce a very bright beam of light which is more powerful than that produced by any other ...
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A luminaire used to follow actors around the stage.
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A hand operated lantern mounted on a swivel stand that emits a high intensity beam of light used to follow an actor on stage.
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