Followspot
Is designed to be moved by an operator to light a specific performer as they move about the stage.
The best known use is the ‘star’ of the show being lit in a bright hard edge spot for a musical, pantomime, or concert….
Followspots are often used in a much more subtle way, as a highlight drawing the audience’s attention as the action unfolds, typically the beam edge is slightly diffused to blend with the rest of the stage lighting.