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In Stage Lighting , a scoop is a large, simple Lighting Fixture with a dome-like reflector. Consists almost entirely of a lamp in the center of a big curved plastic dome lined with reflective foil. The result is a wide, soft-edged pool of light good for general lighting. However, since scoop lights do not have a mechanism for cutting down the size of their beam, they are useless for more specific lighting needs.

Many theaters use scoop lights for working, rehearsal, or non-performance times. They are easy to set up and take down, and frequently don't require the use of the light board to operate.