The Automated Lighting Programmer S Handbook

Author : Brad Schiller
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-20
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781136085574

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The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook by Brad Schiller Pdf

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. The final chapter brings the creative thinking of some of the heaviest hitting lighting designers of today, featuring Butch Allen, Jason Badger, Mike Baldassari, Richard Belliveau, Allen Branton, John Broderick, Dall Brown, Mark Butts, David Chance, Christian Choi, Vickie Claiborne, David Davidian, Patrick Dierson, C. Andrew Dunning, Mike Falconer, John Featherstone, Cory Fitzgerald, Laura Frank, Demfis Fyssicopulos, Craig Gaff, Steve Garner, Jon Griffin, Tim Grivas, Rob Halliday, Bryan Hartley, Bud Horowitz, Steve Irwin, Seth Jackson, Mark "Junior" Jacobson, Shannon January, David "Gurn" Kaniski, Mats Karlson, Eric Kennedy, Tom Kenny, Hillary Knox, Marcus Kromer, Jim Lenahan, Steve Lieberman, Esteban Lima, Heath Marrinan, Michael Nevitt, Adrian Ngieng, Paul Normandale, Jim Ohrberg, Steve Owens, Mitch Peebles, Paul Pelletier, John Rayment, Benoit Richard, Scott Riley, Larry "Uncle Fester" Robbins, Timothy F. Rogers, Susan Rose, Arnold Serame, Marsha Stern, Henry M. Sume, Howard Ungerleider, Lawrence Upton, Jon "Hillbilly" Weir, and Ross Williams.

Author : Brad Schiller
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-12
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781317406006

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The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook by Brad Schiller Pdf

This guide helps lighting designers with the creative and operational challenges they face in their rapidly evolving industry. Providing respected and clear coverage of the process of programming automated lighting fixtures, the author brings the designer from basic principles to preproduction preparations. Concepts, procedures, and guidelines to ensure a successful production are covered as well as troubleshooting, much needed information on work relationships, and technology including LED lighting, console networking, digital lighting, and more. Chapters are peppered with advice and war stories from some of the most prominent lighting designers of today.

Author : Brad Schiller
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-28
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781000191608

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Living the Lighting Life by Brad Schiller Pdf

Living the Lighting Life provides practical tools and advice for a successful career in entertainment lighting. This easy-to-navigate guide offers real-world examples and documentation from the author and key industry experts, giving readers a comprehensive overview of the lighting life. The book provides insight on: Different job opportunities in the entertainment lighting industry; Business procedures, contracts, time sheets, and invoices; Tips on self-promotion, networking, and continual learning; The lighting lifestyle, healthy living, and work-related travel; Maintaining and developing creativity to provide innovative lighting and solutions. With insightful interviews from industry veterans, Living the Lighting Life is a key navigational resource for anyone considering a career in entertainment lighting or just starting out.

Author : Richard E Dunham
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 755 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-14
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781317204756

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Stage Lighting by Richard E Dunham Pdf

Stage Lighting: Design Applications and More builds upon the information introduced in Stage Lighting: The Fundamentals to provide an in-depth reference to a number of specialty areas of lighting design, from traditional applications such as drama, dance, and designing for different venues, to more advanced applications such as concert, corporate, film and video, virtual, and other forms of entertainment lighting. Each chapter gives the essential background, design practices, and equipment details for each specialization, so readers can make informed decisions and ask informed questions when encountering each field. The book provides insight on the latest technology and includes profiles of prolific designers, such as James Moody, Jeff Ravitz, Alan Adelman, and Paul Gregory. Stage Lighting: Design Applications and More is intended to help lighting designers translate their theatrical skills to other areas of lighting design, and provides guidance on how to take those initial steps into new ventures in their lighting careers.

Author : Richard E. Dunham
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781315454689

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Stage Lighting Second Edition by Richard E. Dunham Pdf

Stage Lighting: The Fundamentals is written specifically for introductory stage lighting courses. The book begins with an examination of the nature of light, perception, and color, then leads into a conversation of stage lighting equipment and technicians. Lamps, luminaries, controls/dimming, and electricity form the basis of these chapters. The book also provides a detailed explanation and overview of the lighting design process for the theatre and several other traditional forms of entertainment. Finally, the book explores a variety of additional areas where lighting designers can find related future employment, such as concert and corporate lighting, themed design, architectural and landscape lighting, and computer animation. New for this edition: enlarged full-color illustrations, photographs, light plots and examples of lighting design; updated information on LED lighting and equipment; expanded discussion of the practical use of color as a designer; expanded discussion of psychological/perceptual effects of color; new discussion of color mixing through light sources that make use of additive mixing; expanded discussion of industry professions; expanded discussion and illustrations relating to photometrics; expanded discussion and examples of control protocols and new equipment; and updated designer profiles along with the addition of still more designer profiles.

Author : Anne E. McMills
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781000433296

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The Assistant Lighting Designer's Toolkit by Anne E. McMills Pdf

This ground-breaking text returns in its second edition, unlocking the insider secrets and proven, time-tested methods to succeed as a professional assistant lighting designer. This definitive guide outlines, step-by-step, the daily challenges that assistant lighting designers face during every phase of production, and the solutions for overcoming them. Furthermore, intermingled among the highly detailed paperwork techniques and essential procedures, top industry professionals reveal tips for success in this challenging career. This fully updated second edition features: All new advice, real-world stories, and current paperwork examples from over 120 working professionals. Updated industry practices with case studies from the professionals themselves, such as how to create a video network to record previews for the lighting department; how much printing is done in an increasingly paperless world; how to produce a set electrics package; and how the industry interfaces with cutting-edge technology like remote followspots and pre-visualization software. New lifestyle tips for traveling abroad, negotiating contracts, and dealing with stressful situations. The Assistant Lighting Designer's Toolkit, the most trusted authority on assisting in the lighting world, equips budding assistant lighting designers and students studying lighting design with the insider knowledge they need to achieve the successful career that they have always wanted—whether choosing assisting as a career or as a stepping-stone toward design. Within these pages are the industry secrets rarely taught in school!

Author : Jaq Bessell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-24
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781474229753

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Shakespeare in Action by Jaq Bessell Pdf

- How do actors prepare a script of a Shakespeare play for performance? - Where do directors begin? - What do Shakespeare's plays offer a designer or choreographer? - How do the cast and creative team work together in rehearsals? With S

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Cinematography
ISBN : UOM:39015058887301

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Lighting Dimensions by Anonim Pdf

Author : Vickie Claiborne
Publisher : Focal Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-12
Category : Cinematography
ISBN : 1138439622

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Media Servers for Lighting Programmers by Vickie Claiborne Pdf

Media Servers for Lighting Programmers, Second Edition, is the reference guide for lighting programmers working with media servers - the digital media devices used to control and manipulate video, audio, lighting, and projection content that have become the industry standard for live events, broadcast, and theatre performances. This book contains all the information you need to begin working with these devices, with topics ranging from common video terminology and equipment to the workflows for setup, patching, programming, and operating a media server from a lighting console via DMX. It also features a brief history of where this unique market originated from and offers a look at the current trends in media server technology and the growing digital media industry. This second edition also includes more information on alternative methods of programming and operating a server beyond using DMX, along with new information on projection mapping workflows, content creation software, and media management techniques. Media Servers for Lighting Programmers, Second Edition, is a valuable resource for the lighting programmer working in live entertainment venues. The book includes access to additional online support material and links to industry sites and articles.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electric lighting
ISBN : UIUC:30112060231104

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Lighting Design + Application by Anonim Pdf

Author : Craig DiLouie
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-26
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781000356144

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Lighting Controls Handbook by Craig DiLouie Pdf

Intended for energy managers, electrical engineers, building managers, lighting designers, consultants, and other electrical professionals, this book provides a practical description of major lighting controls types and how to apply them. It's a comprehensive step-by-step educational tour of lighting automation technology and its practical design and application, with useful discussion about the purpose and benefits of lighting controls, emphasizing the achieving of relevant energy savings, as well as support of occupant visual needs and preferences. The book shows readers how to take advantage of the many benefits of today's sophisticated controls, including expanded energy saving opportunities, and increased flexibility, reliability and interoperability.

Author : Babak A. Ebrahimian
Publisher : Taylor & Francis US
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : UOM:39015066776330

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Sculpting Space in the Theater by Babak A. Ebrahimian Pdf

If you are working in theater involved in set creation, lighting or costume design this book will inspire you to reach the heights of the masters as you learn how they succeeded. To move a world from text to stage requires unique and considered design. Sculpting Space in the Theater reveals the philosophy and process of the most influential set, costume and lighting designers working in theater today. The designers profiled in this book - all of whom have established a visible signature and particular design process - have had a remarkable impact in the field of theater design worldwide. Interviews, illustrated with photographs and working sketches, reveal the vision behind designs, and personal anecdotes reveal lessons learnt, providing a practical insight into how designers approach their work, and achieve the effects they want.

Author : Brad Schiller
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-16
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781000582895

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Living the Audio Life by Brad Schiller Pdf

Living the Audio Life details the aspects and procedures necessary for one to have a successful career in live entertainment sound. Encompassing a wide range of topics, the text clearly guides anyone interested in working in a position within the live entertainment audio field. The guide is broken into clearly defined sections, allowing the reader to easily navigate through various subjects including jobs, career, business, creativity, lifestyle, and travel. Real-world examples and documentation from the author and key industry experts allow the reader to gain insight into the essential practices that are helpful throughout a career. Additional in-depth interviews provide details of careers from industry veterans. Whether considering a career in live entertainment audio or just starting out, readers will find the resources for the key to success in audio. Students, those new to sound, and workers already within their careers can refer to the text as a guide throughout their journeys. With benefits to anyone interested in the audio field, Living the Audio Life is a key navigational resource for success.

Author : J. Michael Gillette
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : STANFORD:36105122862449

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Designing with Light by J. Michael Gillette Pdf

"Approaches stage lighting design as an art closely integrated with that of the director, actor, and playwright, and as a craft that provides practical solutions for the manipulation of stage space. Offers a comprehensive survey of the practical and aesthetic aspects of basic stage lighting design. The 5th edition... provides coverage of the latest on new lighting technology, including IGBT and sine wave dimmer technology, computer projection equipment and techniques, and LED-sourced lights; illustrates the latest trends in lighting design and equipment; addresses the latest procedures and highlights health and safety precautions throughout."--Back cover.

Author : Richard Cadena
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 669 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-22
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781317531111

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Automated Lighting by Richard Cadena Pdf

Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving and Color-Changing Lights, Third Edition (formerly Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving Light) continues to be the most trusted text for working and aspiring lighting professionals. 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. Additional content and resources are provided at the author's website www.automatedlighting.pro.