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A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting,Used
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In the first edition of A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting, Steve Shelley cracked open his production book and showed how to prepare a lighting design and create the paperwork needed to mount a production.In the second edition, he pulled back the curtain and showed the methods and processes that go on before the light plot is finalized and ready to go to into the shop, even dealing with cutting the plot in half.In this third edition, Shelley throws the door wide open and shows stepbystep 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 multiinstrument lighting systems.Highlights include:* Over 100 new topics, including analysis and application of the three categories of collaboration; detailed examinations of production meetings, approaching production schedules and budgets; oneonone meetings and checklists with management and the creative team.* Over 50 new illustrations, including Shelley's Periodic Table of Fundamental Lighting Systems groundplans, sections, and front elevations that illustrate basic system wash configurations for each direction of light.* Analysis, calculation, examples, and stepbystep technical construction of each lighting system in the Hokey light plot.* Detailed examination of techniques used to light backdrops, scrims, and translucencies in the scenic stack.* Explanation of a manufacturer's cut sheet, and how to apply basic formulas to determine beam size, footcandle, and gel transmission for lighting instruments.* Updated discussion of the process for preprogramming computer lighting consoles prior to the loadin.* Comprehensive overview of archiving paperwork and softcopy for a production.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting'? A: 'A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting' primarily focuses on the processes involved in lighting design for theater productions. It covers everything from preparing lighting designs to creating necessary paperwork and technical construction of lighting systems.
- Q: How many editions of this book are there? A: There are three editions of 'A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting'. The latest edition is the third edition, published on October 27, 2013.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can I expect in this book? A: The third edition includes over 50 new illustrations, including Shelley's Periodic Table of Fundamental Lighting Systems, along with groundplans, sections, and front elevations that demonstrate basic system wash configurations.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in stage lighting? A: Yes, the book is suitable for beginners as it provides step-by-step guidance on constructing lighting systems and covers fundamental concepts, making it accessible for those new to stage lighting.
- Q: What topics are covered in the new edition? A: The new edition covers over 100 new topics, including collaboration categories, production meetings, schedules, technique examinations, and pre-programming for computer lighting consoles.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 592 pages, providing comprehensive coverage of stage lighting techniques and design.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting'? A: The author of the book is Steven Louis Shelley, a recognized expert in stage lighting design.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Does the book provide practical examples for lighting systems? A: Yes, the book includes practical examples, analysis, and calculations for constructing various lighting systems as outlined in the Hokey light plot.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is classified as 'New', ensuring that buyers receive an unused and pristine copy.