A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting
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| Rating | : | 4.60 (677 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0240803531 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
These texts do not, however, provide any information about the mechanics required to produce those visions. Combining theory and application, A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting provides a comprehensive analysis of lighting systems along with step-by-step examples and illustrations of the technical tools and methods. This book addresses the realities of working in the theatre using practical methods to squeeze flexibility out of a lighting system and present solutions to common problems.. Readers will benefit from experience-based tips, techniques and traps to avoid in preparing and executing a lighting design. Anecdotes illustrate why some techniques succeed while others fail.Existing textbooks about theatrical lighting analyze artistic vision and visual concepts, which are important for the aspiring designer
Steve is the author of numerous articles in trade magazines and has conducted multiple seminars at theatrical lighting conventions and major universities around North America. He lives in New York City. His lighting designs are included in the repertories many dance companies, and he's designed lighti
Jerome Laux said Too practical, not up to date.. if you are looking for some nuts and bolts, this book works. But it is still shy of the full hardware store (no paint section). This is a book for a lighting professional. I didn't have a problem with that. The book focuses too much on hardware. The section on colored media (gels) wasn't sufficient. The sections on special effects aren't sufficient. As a good general primer for lighting it is adequate. However, in terms of lighting effects and the things you can do with lighting to giv. Schulz said Fast, and in great Condition!. Came really quickly, and in really good condition! Exactly what I asked for, and for a book like this, a really good price!. Five Stars Best reference!
He's also the inventor and patent holder of the award-winning Field TemplatesT and SoftSymbolsT (fieldtemplate). About the Author Steve Shelley has worked in theatre for over 35 years as a lighting designer, production manger, and stage manager in New York City, throughout the United States, and on four continents. He lives in New York City. . Steve is the author of numerous articles in trade magazines and has conducted multiple seminars at theatrical lighting conventions and major universities around North America. His lighting designs are included in the repertories many dance companies, and he's designed lighting on Broadway, Off-Broadway, as well as concerts, television, regional theatre, and regional opera