What accessory is placed on the front of a zip light to control the beam spread?

What accessory is placed on the front of a zip light to control the beam spread?

• A. Egg crate
• B. Diffusion gel
• C. Barn doors
• D. Snoot

Answer: (A)

Controlling beam spread means shaping how wide the light cone travels as it leaves the fixture. An egg crate, a grid of honeycomb cells mounted on the front, narrows the beam by blocking light that would glow off the sides. The cells let most of the light through in a straight path, while curbing spill and keeping the beam tight and directional. This makes it the best choice when you want to limit how broadly the zip light illuminates a scene, without changing its color or softness. Diffusion gel would soften and broaden the light, not tighten it. Barn doors can shape and block parts of the beam but are less precise for restricting spread overall. A snoot focuses light into a very narrow cone, which is great for extreme directional control but reduces overall output and is more specialized.

Controlling beam spread means shaping how wide the light cone travels as it leaves the fixture. An egg crate, a grid of honeycomb cells mounted on the front, narrows the beam by blocking light that would glow off the sides. The cells let most of the light through in a straight path, while curbing spill and keeping the beam tight and directional. This makes it the best choice when you want to limit how broadly the zip light illuminates a scene, without changing its color or softness.

Diffusion gel would soften and broaden the light, not tighten it. Barn doors can shape and block parts of the beam but are less precise for restricting spread overall. A snoot focuses light into a very narrow cone, which is great for extreme directional control but reduces overall output and is more specialized.