Theatre Lighting, Electronics & Sound

1-Towering figures in the history of theatre lighting design; 2-Light Art: the rising autonomy of artificial light; 3-Theoretical framework; 4-A new conceptual framework for the analysis of light; 5-Madama Butterfly; 6-On the Concept of the Face, Regarding the Son of God; 7-Stifters Dinge (Stifter's Things); 8-Rechnitz (Der Würgeengel); 9-Peer Gynt

Part 1. The profession. Understanding assisting -- The tools required -- Production personnel -- Unions -- Part 2. The process. Design prep -- Load-In -- Tech -- Previews and performances -- Part 3. The paperwork. Pre-production paperwork -- Tech process paperwork -- Part 4. The industry. U.S.-based employment opportunities -- Working outside the United States -- Working in industries outside of theatre -- Part 5. The life. Working as an independent contractor -- Appendix A: Step-by-step assistant's checklist -- Appendix B: Design package checklist -- Appendix C: Assistant's kit checklist -- Appendix D: Electronic folder organization -- Appendix E: Site survey measurements -- Appendix F: Sample shop order -- Appendix G: Sample cover letter and resumé -- Appendix H: Contributing lighting designers and associates -- Appendix I: Product websites.

check availability of 2010 print version
"Now in its third edition, it has been fully updated to reflect the vast changes in stage and studio luminairies—including LEDs, switch-mode power supplies, optics, networking, Ethernet-based protocols like Art-Net and sACN, wireless DMX, and much more. Its written in clear, easy-to-understand language and includes enough detailed information to benefit for the most experienced technicians, programmers, and designers."

NOTE: Online access is limited to a specific number of users per year.
"Now in full color, this guide helps the lighting designer with all of the many creative and operational challenges you face. Providing respected and clear coverage of the process of programming automated lighting fixtures, Brad Schiller brings you from basic principles to pre-production preparations. Concepts, procedures, and guidelines to ensure a successful production are covered as well as troubleshooting, much needed information on work relationships, and of course all of the fun technology including LED lighting, console networking, digital lighting, and more."

NOTE: Online access is limited to a specific number of users per year.
"Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician reinforces the fundamentals of electricity, power distribution, and safety, and explains the latest developments in technology for the live entertainment technician."

"Media Servers for Lighting Programmers is the reference guide for lighting programmers working with media servers - the show control devices that control and manipulate video, audio, lighting, and projection content that have exploded onto the scene, becoming the industry standard for live event productions, TV, and theatre performances."

NOTE: Online access is limited to a specific number of users per year.
In this third edition, Shelley throws the door wide open and shows step-by-step how to construct every lighting system in the Hokey light plot. Combining his diacritical analysis, killer drafting, and analytic use of the Slinky Method and Slinky Calculations, he presents the Periodic Table of Fundamental Lighting Systems and shows the basic methods used to create multi-instrument lighting systems."

"Used from Broadway to Britain’s West End, QLab software is the tool of choice for many of the world’s most prominent sound, projection, and integrated media designers. QLab 3 Show Control: Projects for Live Performances & Installations is a project-based book on QLab software covering sound, video, and show control. With information on both sound and video system basics and the more advanced functions of QLab such as MIDI show control, new OSC capabilities, networking, video effects, and microphone integration, each chapter’s specific projects will allow you to learn the software’s capabilities at your own pace."