AC Alternating current.
Accent light Instrument that focuses attention on an area. Can be in any position, key, kicker, or back.
Ampere Unit of measuring electrical flow or quantity. Usually shortened to “amp.”
AMX Short for Analog Multiplexing, an older standard for lighting control. Now superseded by DMX.
Aperture The open area of the iris, the variable opening behind the lens that controls the amount of light admitted to the camera.
Apple boxes Sturdy pine boxes of graduated heights for a camera operator to stand on. The origin of the name is obvious. You can buy them from a studio supply store for an outrageous price or make them yourself. ...
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