Filmclusive Encyclopedia
Live entertainment
Film production roles, equipment, workflows, and terms.
Microphone polar pattern
A diagram or description of microphone sensitivity versus sound-arrival direction.
Microphone sensitivity
A specification relating microphone output voltage to a stated sound pressure.
Microphone split
A device or system that sends one microphone signal to multiple destinations such as front of house, monitors, and recording.
Mix-effects bus
A switcher processing bank that creates transitions, keys, and layered program compositions.
Monitor mix
A live audio mix created for performers or operators to hear the signals they need during a show.
Monitor mix position
The work area where performer monitor mixes and stage-audio systems are controlled.
Monitor world
The position or system that creates performer monitor mixes and manages stage monitoring.
Motorized line set
A stage batten and lifting system driven by powered machinery rather than a manual purchase line.
Moving light
A remotely controlled luminaire with motorized parameters such as pan, tilt, color, beam, focus, or framing.
Mule block
A redirecting block used to change the horizontal path of stage-rigging lift lines.
Mute group
A control that simultaneously mutes a defined set of console channels or outputs.
Operating line
The hand line used by an operator to move a manual counterweight line set.
Orchestra pit
A lowered or adaptable area between stage and audience used for musicians and associated equipment.
Orchestra shell
Reflective scenic panels arranged around musicians to shape acoustic projection and appearance.
Output list
A document mapping console outputs to loudspeakers, monitors, recording, broadcast, communications, or other destinations.
Parked channel
A lighting channel or address held at a fixed value outside ordinary cue playback.
Patch sheet
A map of how live inputs are assigned to console channels, stage boxes, splitters, or recording paths.
Performance report
A stage-management record of an individual performance’s timing, cast, cues, incidents, and deviations.
Personal monitor mixer
A performer-operated device creating an individual monitor mix from assigned audio channels.
Phantom power
DC power sent through balanced microphone lines to operate compatible condenser microphones and active devices.
Pin rail
A rail holding belaying pins used to secure hemp-system stage rigging lines.
Pit
A lowered orchestra area or controlled audience-working zone immediately in front of a stage.
Pixel pitch
The distance between neighboring pixels in a display, commonly used to describe LED wall resolution and viewing distance.
Places call
The stage-management instruction for performers and crew to take their required starting positions.
Point hoist
A powered hoist controlling a single lifting point for scenery or entertainment equipment.
Preset
The required scenic, prop, costume, lighting, sound, and performer state established before a performance or sequence.
Preview bus
A switcher selection path used to inspect the next source before taking it to program.
Production intercom
A wired or wireless communication system that links departments and operators during a live event.
Production rider
A contract attachment describing technical, staffing, venue, schedule, safety, and logistical event requirements.
Program bus
The switcher path representing the video currently sent to the designated live output.
Projection mapping
The warping and placement of imagery onto shaped architecture, scenery, or objects.
Projection screen
A purpose-built surface receiving projected images with defined size, gain, color, and viewing behavior.
Projector lens
An optical assembly determining projected image size, throw, focus, shift, and brightness distribution.
Projector lens shift
Optical movement of a projected image using the lens while limiting geometric distortion.
Proscenium
The architectural opening separating an audience chamber from the stage area in many theatres.
Proximity effect
The increase in low-frequency response as a directional pressure-gradient microphone moves close to a source.
Public-address system
The complete loudspeaker, amplification, processing, mixing, and distribution system serving an audience.
Purchase line
The operating rope of a manual counterweight fly system used to move a line set.
RDM
Remote Device Management, a bidirectional protocol layered on DMX512 for discovery, configuration, and status reporting.
Relay module
A remotely controlled switching module supplying non-dim power to compatible entertainment loads.
RF assistive listening system
An assistive system transmitting program audio by radio to portable audience receivers.
Rigging call
A scheduled work period dedicated to installing, inspecting, moving, or removing rigging systems.
Rigging point
An engineered attachment location used to suspend equipment or loads within documented limits.
Road crew
Touring personnel who travel with an artist or production and carry show-specific knowledge and responsibilities.
Rope lock
A stage-rigging device that grips an operating line to hold a balanced line set stationary.
Run of show
A time-ordered event schedule listing segments, speakers, performances, transitions, and technical actions.
Running time
The elapsed duration of a performance or event, usually tracked with or without intervals as specified.
sACN
Streaming ACN, the ANSI E1.31 protocol for transporting DMX-like level data over IP networks.
Scene recall
The act of loading a stored console or control-system state during operation.
Seating bowl
The fixed or configured tiers and sections of spectator seating within an arena, stadium, or theatre.
Shout system
A dedicated production communication feed allowing key audio operators to speak directly.
Show call
The time a performer, operator, or crew member is required for the live performance period.
Show caller
The person who gives coordinated live cues to technical and performance departments.
Show file
A saved technical configuration containing cues, patching, presets, scenes, and system settings for a show.
Show programming session
A scheduled period building and refining cues, presets, automation, media, or control logic.
Show relay
An audio or video feed carrying performance and cue context to backstage, dressing, lobby, or operational areas.
Show stop
An authorized halt to performance because continuing would be unsafe or operationally impossible.
Show turnover
The formal handoff of a prepared event system or venue area to the operating show team.
Show-control network
A dedicated or segmented data network carrying time-critical entertainment control and monitoring.
Sidefill
A monitor loudspeaker system positioned at the sides of a stage to provide broad-area coverage.
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