Loosely refers to an electronic flash, or any light source that emits light in very short bursts.
instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary
Device giving a fast series of very short intense light flashes which can have the effect of making action appear intermittent. Because strobe lighting can trigger an epileptic attack in sufferers, the use of a strobe must be communicated to the audience before the performance begins. Regulations exist governing the maximum length of time for which a strobe can be used.
An effect that flickers or flashes, or ground based firework that flashes on and off rapidly, creating an effect like strobe lighting. See also BENGAL BLINKER.
A sharp pulsing, flashing visual effect; mostly white or silver.
Flashing light normally made from magnesium.
a really fast discharge of light
intense, extremely conspicuous pulsing light for enhanced location in poor visibility conditions.
light unit used by a photographer
A lantern which emits a regular, controllable series of high power flashes rather than continuous light. NOTE: strobes can induce fits in epileptics and so warning about their use should always be given in the program and verbally before the show starts.
Extremely brilliant; the stars strobe or flash on and off as they fall through the sky.
Although commonly-used to describe an electronic flash unit, especially one used in a studio, a strobe (short for "stroboscope" or "stroboscopic lamp") actually refers to an intermittently-flashing, extremely-short duration, bright light source.
high-intensity flashing anti-collision beacon
Stars flash multiple times. Strobes "On, Off, On"
A device giving a fast series of very short intense light flashes that can have the effect of making action appear intermittent. It is also used to describe a similar effect on a moving light.
hand held strobe light for marking landing zones at night