Automated lighting fixtures have many different features to assist in creating a multitude of looks on stage. Gobos, colors, prisms and animation wheels are just some of the standard tools of the trade. Two often over-looked features for affecting a fixture’s output are lens focus and zoom. By changing the size and clarity of the output, creative possibilities abound. Lighting programmers need to be familiar with using focus and zoom, and their related options and effects to maximize the effectiveness of lighting products.
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