[dwt1]

Hi:

Thanks for subscribing. Don't feel too bad about missing some...it is just so diverse and when you get out of your area of expertise then it really gets overwhelming.

My plan for use with my students is to identify those terms that they really need for the material we're studying and then directing them to the definitions. Good examples would be
"ellipsoidal reflector spotlight", "pattern holder" and "fresnel".

Where I have found it especially helpful is when I am out of my area and am trying to identify something. You can go into the search function for "All Disciplines" and type in what you think the definition might be. I have found that many times I get the term I'm looking for. Try typing in "gobo" and it will lead you back to pattern. Also, you might try 3 pin connector and it will take you to either "stage pin" or "XLR".

Hope this helps.

Thanks,

Dana