I ended up sitting next to the fixture puzzled the first time that I tried to replace the lamp.
You didn't learn the most fundamental thing in that class. They're lamps, not bulbs. ;-)
Yes, in homeowner terms a lamp is a self-contained lighting fixture and a bulb is what goes in it, but this is theatre. A place where even the term "spot light" has to be used with caution.
To each his own I guess. I just hope you don't call it a "bulb" in the event that you happen to be working with a professional crew.
I'm going to reiterate Les' point here. If you intend to work professionally in theatre, learn the proper terminology. When those of us who have been in this business for a while correct you, we're trying to help you become a better tech. Obstinately refusing to use the proper terminology because a non-theatrical term "makes more sense", will mark you as an amateur, and will impact your ability to get work as you move forward in your career.
Just something to think about.
If you do not intend to pursue theatre as a career, then by all means, continue using the wrong terms.
Yeah, was wondering how long till someone said this.
Do not take a grinder to any parts of this fixture. The ridge is there to keep the "key" in the slot....I'm thinking I could grind the ridge off of the key...
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