A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting

3. New Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-0-415-81267-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 592 Seiten, Format (B × H): 220 mm x 282 mm, Gewicht: 1667 g

Combining theory and application, A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting provides a comprehensive analysis of lighting systems along with examples and illustrations of the technical tools and methods used in the industry.

An entertaining and educational read, author Steven Louis Shelley draws from his 35+ years of diverse experience to explain how to get the job done along with real-life examples of projects from start to finish. Learn why some techniques are successful while others fail with 'Shelley's Notes' and 'Shelley's Soapbox,' all with a humor that guides you through complex problems and concepts.

Highlights include:

-Over 100 new topics, including analysis and application of the three categories of collaboration; a detailed examination of production meetings and one-on-one meetings; and meeting 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, and step-by-step technical construction of each lighting system in the Hokey light plot.

-Explanation of a manufacturer's cut sheet, and how to apply basic formulas to determine the beam size, footcandles, and gel transmission for lighting instruments.

-Updated process of pre-programming computer lighting consoles prior to the load-in.

-Comprehensive overview of archiving paperwork and softcopy for a production.

Students and professionals will benefit from experience-based tips and techniques to prepare and execute a lighting design, along with learning how to avoid common traps.

Zielgruppe

General, Postgraduate, Professional, Professional Practice & Development, and Undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Shelley, Steven Louis

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Theaterwissenschaft Theaterregie, Theaterproduktion

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: A Review

Chapter 2: Paperwork Overview

Stage 1: Research and Analysis

Chapter 3: Background Preparations and Preliminary Design Paperwork

Chapter 4: The Parameters

Stage 2: Preliminary Documents

Chapter 5: Create the Preliminaries and Send Out the Shop Order

Chapter 6: The Shop Order

Chapter 7: Cuts and Changes

Stage 3: Preparation: The Production Packers

Chapter 8: The Light Plot, Section, and Support Paperwork Packet

Chapter 9: The Load-In and Focus Packet

Chapter 10: The Cue Construction Packet

Chapter 11: Prior to the Load-In

Stage 4: Application: Using the Packets

Chapter 12: The Load-In and Setup

Chapter 13: The Focus Session

Chapter 14: The Light Cue Level Setting Session and Technical Rehearsals

Chapter 15: The Performance

Über Autor(innen)

Steven Louis Shelley has worked in theatre for over 40 years as a lighting designer, production manager, and stage manager in New York City, throughout the United States, and on four continents. His lighting designs are included in the repertories of many dance companies. He's designed lighting on Broadway, Off-Broadway, as well as concerts, television, regional theatre, and regional opera. Steve is also the inventor and patent holder of the award-winning Field Templates™ and SoftSymbols™ (www.fieldtemplate.com). He is a member of United Scenic Artists, Local 829.