Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving Light in Theatre, Live Performance, Broadcast, and Entertainment
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (774 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0240807030 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 496 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
State-of-the-art automated lighting fixtures in various applications including theatre, television, concert/touring, and permanent installations are discussed and special design issues are addressed. Subjects covered include the history of automated lighting, DC and AC electricity, basic electronics, power supplies, digital electronics, electro-mechanical systems, optical systems (including dichroic filters, reflectors, lenses, and more), lamp technology, lighting effects (including color mixing, glass gobos, and more), data distribution systems, DMX, RDM, and ACN. The newest technology in automated lighting--"digital" lighting or pixel-based automated lighting projection--is also covered in detail. It is entertaining and educational with lots of graphic illustrations and easy-to-understand
"This is it!" according to C. Martin. Richard Cadena does it again (enjoyed his first book "Focus on Lighting Technology" and still use it in my Lighting Tech '101' class) with a text that takes the dry and technical, and makes it fresh, even palatable. I've used Richard Cadena's "Automated Lighting" for the last two semesters in my moving lighting class. Students in both semesters have remarked that it is a comprehensive view of "how things work" with the movers; past, present and future. It is also on my must-read book list for graduate students in the MFA lighting program.Specifically, the chapters on "basic" electricity and datacomm are quite thorough. Wh. A Great Resource This book is an outstanding resource for anyone involved with Automated Lighting. It covers a wide range of lighting topics, but each with detail and accuracy. A must for anyone just starting to work with autoamtion (especially repairs), but has some great information for old pros as well. While this book has more for technicians than designers, any automation designer may find most of the content useful.. Dane Morgand said Very Technical and good. Great for someone who is technologically minded and is interested in the inner workings of moving head lights.Not much about design with, or techniques for use, but, great if you want to feel you could take them on the road with you and feel like you would be able to diagnose a few of the more simple problems.
He has been an instructor of classes in automated lighting technology with the Show Training Network, and a moderator of several lighting panels and seminars at Pro Production and Inspiration trade shows. He has a background in electrical engineering and electronics, and he is a freelance lighting designer with a portfolio of several major lighting de
"Automated Lighting features detailed design and operating information on automated light fixtures and systems used in live performances, TV broadcasts, and other entertainment arenas." - Studio Photography, October 2006"In all this is a throughly recommended book - even as a reference for the more seasoned practitioner. To have such a wealth of information in one place is rare and it would serve well as a course text book for student lighting designers." Lighting and Sound, December 2006