Synopses & Reviews
This comprehensive survey of the practical and aesthetic aspects of basic stage lighting design treats its subject as an art closely integrated with that of the director, actor, and playwright, and as a craft that provides practical solutions for the manipulation of stage space. An eight-page color section provides a discussion of the practical applications of color theory as well as an analysis of the color choices for the lighting design of an actual production. Numerous illustrations of technical tools, equipment, and exemplary play designs visualize designing with light for students
Table of Contents
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1. An Introduction to Designing with Light Design Characteristic of Light Light and Perception Controllable Qualities of Light Functions of Stage Lighting Psychological Effects of Light 2. Lighting Production Team: Organization and Responsibilities Lighting Designer Assistant Lighting Designer Master Electrician Electricians Production Design Team 3. Electrical Theory and Practice ElectricityWhat Is It? Electricity at Work 4. Lenses, Lamps, and Lighting Instruments Lenses Lamps Lighting Instruments Specialty Equipment 5. Cables and Connectors Electrical Cable for Stage Use Circuiting 6. Intensity Control Dimmers Control Consoles 7. Projections Lensless Projectors Lens Projectors Projection Screens Slide Preparation Other Projectors General Projection Techniques and Hints 8. Practicals and Effects Lighting Fixtures Gas Lamps Candles Lanterns Torches Fire Effects Moon Effects Star Effects Lightning Explosions and Flashes Water Effects 9. Color Defining Color Seeing Color Color Mixing The Practical Application of Colored Light in the Theatre 10. Advanced Technology Instruments Moving Light Fixtures Fog and Haze Stage Scaffolding Previsualization Software 11. The Design Process Commitment Analysis Research Incubation Selection Implementation Evaluation 12. The Image of Light Script Analysis Analysis of the Image of Light 13. The Lighting Key Modeling with Light Creating the Lighting Key 14. Using the Lighting Key to Draw the Light Plot Acting and Lighting Areas Using the Lighting Key to Draw the Light Plot Layering Designing Lighting Keys for Thrust and Arena Stages 15. Drafting for Lighting Design Graphic Standards for Lighting Design Drafting the Plot 16. Design Examples Designing for Theatre Type Designing for Theatrical Form 17. Rehearsal and Performance Procedures Organizational Tools Rehearsals 18. An Introduction to Lighting for Film and Video Glossary Index \n
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