Real light movement, achieved by physically moving the luminaire in the manner of a follow-spot, has been employed in the theatre as far back as the early days of limelights.
But it is only over the last two decades that the potential of real movement of light beams, enhanced by fluid changes of color, gobo and distribution has been tapped, not only in rock and roll concerts, but also, increasingly, in other theatrical genres  . The use of
moving light
has also become a characteristic feature of televised pop music programs.
Intelligent luminaires, rapidly developing hand in hand with advanced technologies of computerized control, have opened up a vast new scope of artistic potential for theatre lighting. |
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A manually operated
limelight
on a lighting gallery. |
