Illustrated Theatre Production Guide, 2nd Edition

396 Illustrated Theatre Production Guide 2 ed

Full-body spot, 143, 143f

Full-scale patterns

example, 365f

via grids, 365–367

layout patterns, 367–370

metal tubing bends, 362, 362f

overview, 365

Fusible links, 15, 15f

G

Gaffer’s tape, 133, 188, 216–217, 217f

Gain, microphones, 154–155

Gain knob, mixing consoles, 154

GAM, see Great American Market (GAM)

GamChek tool, 90

GarageBand, 168

Gate, ellipsoidal reflectors, 114, 123

Gauge system, for steel pipe, 341

Gel frames, hanging lights, 128

Gels

characteristics, 119

color-correction, 121, 144

color media, 118–121

diffusion gel, 121, 139, 145f

filtering mechanism, 120f

frost gels, 121

light alteration, 119

manufacturers, 121

securing, 126, 126f

Generate paperwork (Vectorworks),

183–184

Geometrical optics, 108, 108f

Ghost lights, 16b, 190

Glow tape, 190–191, 217, 217f

Glue

with bronzing powders, 223

carrier construction, 334–335

decking construction, 326

as dope component, 223–224

flat construction, 299, 299f, 303b, 307f,

309b

flat coverings, 301

foam work, 374

handling, 301f

hardwood construction, 234

and joint strength, 198, 203

legging construction, 331–332

with paint pigment, 222

particleboard construction, 234

plywood construction, 232

sizing formula, 303

step construction, 317

stressed-skin platforms, 337

types, 214

for woodworking, 214f, 375

Gobo rotators

AC current generation, 72

characteristics, 122–123

definition, 102

example, 72f, 124f

purpose, 123–124

Gobos, see also Patterns; Templates

for ellipsoidal projections, 121–124

glass, 122f

holder types, 122f

mesh, 124, 124f

Photoshop slides, 162

standard, 122f

GO button, ETC boards, 100

Grain structure

engineered wood products, 234

farm-grown trees, 227

grading lumber, 229

lauan, 309b

and material strength, 234

plywood, 232f

terminology, 232f

and wood strength, 231f

Grand drape, 51

Grand Hotel, 211

Granny knot, 46f

Great American Market (GAM)

GamChek tool, 90

as gel manufacturer, 121

Greek amphitheatres, 1–3, 1f

Green idea tips

CFL lamps, 108b

disconnect box safety, 83b

foam safety, 373b

ghost lights, 16b

lift/ladder safety, 136

Ni-Cad batteries, 247b

plywood, 233b

preshow lighting, 191b

proscenium loft CFL bulbs, 13b

stair construction, 321b

steel recycling, 340b

VOCs, 215

yellow pine plywood, 294b

Grid

loft bulbs, 13b

and stage, 13

Grid size (Vectorworks), 176–177, 177f

Grid technique

example, 366f

for full-scale patterns, 365–367

Grinder

cut-off wheel, 360–361

metal framing, 351, 352f, 360–361

parts, 351f