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Barn doors

Hinged metal leaves mounted at the front of a lighting fixture to limit spill and shape the beam.

Equipment

Also known as: barndoors, barn doors

Reviewed

Hinged metal leaves mounted at the front of a lighting fixture to limit spill and shape the beam.

Use cases

  • Four-leaf and eight-leaf versions offer different control. They create relatively soft cuts compared with a flag placed farther from the source and must match the fixture’s accessory size and safety retention.

Setup

  • Confirm the intended use, inspect the equipment, and coordinate placement with the responsible department.

Safety notes

  • Use only within manufacturer ratings and the production safety plan.

In practice

Four-leaf and eight-leaf versions offer different control. They create relatively soft cuts compared with a flag placed farther from the source and must match the fixture’s accessory size and safety retention.

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