Judge Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I am doing a show in France this month and the crew there speak no English, and my French is rubbish, but go to try. Sending off a list of requirements now, and so that I dont make a complete tit of myself with Google Translate, can anyone help out with a few essentials please? Basic lamp types I have ( although typically for France, they think they can light anything with an ADB PC) So I need to be able to ask for iris, barn doors, floor stands, follow spot, upstage/downstage and other focus calling terms. Do they still refer to left/right as cour and jardin? And what is a cherry picker called? Much appreciate any help!ThanksJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Edwards Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I'm not sure what the French for Fresnel is? ;) (so sorry, couldn't resist) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I'm french (and I've worked as a lampie there). So I can try to help : Iris : IrisBarn Doors : Volets (as house shutters)Floor Stand : Support de sol, pied, platineFollow Spot : PoursuiteUpstage : Devant de scène, front de scèneDownstage : Arrière scène, fond de scène Stage Left : CourStage Right : JardinTo Focus : Faire le point, focusser (using propper frenglish) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Merci Mystic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roderick Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Get a copy of one of these:OISTT Theatre Words It'll be invaluable on the day. And at that price, give it to the venue as a thank you gift after the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 That looks handy, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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