Steven Louis Shelley
A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting Third Edition
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415812009
- author:
- Steven Louis Shelley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Focal Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 592
- Dimensions:
- 3.2 x 21.6 x 27.9 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Performing Arts, Stagecraft
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting by Steven Shelley is a comprehensive resource for lighting designers and technicians. This updated third edition delves into the technical aspects of stage lighting, providing step-by-step instructions on constructing every lighting system in a production. The book covers a wide range of topics, including analysis and application of collaboration methods, production meetings, and one-on-one meetings, as well as detailed explanations of manufacturer's cut sheets and basic formulas for determining beam size and gel transmission. With over 50 new illustrations, Shelley presents the Periodic Table of Fundamental Lighting Systems and guides readers through the process of pre-programming computer lighting consoles prior to load-in. This book is ideal for those looking to improve their understanding of stage lighting design and technical construction. It provides a comprehensive overview of archiving paperwork and softcopy for a production, making it an essential resource for anyone working in the performing arts industry.