Fade

Also called: Fade in · Fade out

A gradual change in light or sound over a set number of seconds.

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CrossfadeA change where one lighting or sound state fades out while the next fades in, with no gap between them.
BumpA light or sound change that happens instantly, with no fade time.
BlackoutAll stage lights out at once. Used for scene changes and endings; glow tape keeps people safe in it.

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