Synopses & Reviews
The theater is in the midst of a digital revolution! This book provides readers with an easy-to-understand overview of the digital technology currently available for the stage. In clear language, Digital Technical Theater Simplified explains digital technology in the fields of lighting, audio, video, and show control. All chapters contain do-it-yourself examples of how anyone can use these advanced technologies, as well as case studies of How the Pros Do It.”
Synopsis
Lights, camera, digital revolution! Designed to help readers use digital equipment for onstage impact.
Synopsis
Drew Campbell, stage technician, designer, film lighting technician, videographer, editor, director, and teacher, and the award-winning author of Technical Theater for Nontechnical People, offers technical expertise that will be of use to anyone working behind the scenes. This book provides readers with an easy-to-understand overview of the digital technology currently available for the stage. In clear language, Digital Technical Theater Simplified explains digital technology in the fields of lighting, audio, video, and show control. Topics covered include:
- Why audio went digital
- Digital audio playback
- DMX
- Control consoles
- LED lighting
- Creating video content
- Media servers
- Serial protocols
- Network protocols
- And much more
All chapters contain do-it-yourself examples of how anyone can use these advanced technologies, as well as case studies of "How the Pros Do It."
About the Author
Drew Campbell has been in the technical side of the entertainment business for more than twenty years, as a stage technician, designer, film lighting technician, videographer, editor, director, and teacher. He is the author of Technical Theater for Nontechnical People, now in its second edition; Technical Film and TV for Nontechnical People, which was honored with the Golden Light Book Award as Film Book of the Year by the Mine Photographic Institute, and Digital Technical Theater Simplified. He lives in Woodland Hills, California.