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Optically, much of this is nonsense[edit]

At the very least, it's confused and doesn't suggest that the author understands the optical principles of lenses. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2.101.25.119 (talk) 22:10, 29 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Capitalization[edit]

Need to make capitalization consistent. Is it "Fresnel" or "fresnel"? Isopropyl 01:56, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Photograph- I recomend a change of both photographs. Photo #1 is not right side up and it is hard to tell what the luminaire looks like. Photo# 2 is hardly a good desciption of the use of fresnels in theatre and concert. I also recomend that it should be mentioned that fresnels are slowly making their way to a shelf in the museum of theatre technology. Automated wash lights and Source-Four type intruments are overtaking the fresnel with better efficiancy.

---Wesley Forlines (wforlines) 20:17, 10 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

In my theatre we use Source 4's/Lekos above the FOH and fresnels above the stage, with scoops at the back.

Agreed: the picture should at the very least show the distinctive stepped lens. Bryson430 19:31, 16 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I'll be able to get one in about a month. KeepOnTruckin 19:56, 16 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Got it, put it in. KeepOnTruckin 01:27, 20 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Glass[edit]

Are they constructed with special glass? If so, what kind?Longinus876 (talk) 05:19, 8 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Barn doors v Harris Flaps[edit]

The article says that barn doors "are colloquially known as "Harris Flaps" in the United Kingdom theatre industry".

In 50+ years in theatre lighting in the UK and Australia I have never heard this phrase. The source for it is not authoritative. I have even tried to google it. Nothing came up. Ranko strandini (talk) 04:35, 7 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]