Footlights are a type of theatrical lighting fixture traditionally positioned at the front of a stage, near the floor level, pointing towards the actors. The name footlights comes from the fact that they were initially oil lamps or gaslights placed at the foot of the stage.
Footlights are often combined with other stage lighting fixtures, such as overhead spotlights, floodlights, and colored lights, to create different moods, enhance the overall atmosphere, and accentuate specific areas of the stage.
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