Preface
This book covers the history, the technology, and the art of stage lighting, including the mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, electronic, and optical principles of how luminaires work, as well as networking, control protocols, and programming concepts. It is intended for anyone who has worked or is working as a stage-hand, technician, designer, programmer, consultant, engineer, or in any of the myriad positions associated with the stage-lighting industry. But, more than ever, I’ve tried to make this a practical guide for students, technicians, electricians, programmers, and budding lighting designers.
The book is divided into sections, starting with the history of automated lighting and a systems overview, then moving on to electricity ...
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