| Encyclopedia of Stage Lighting Contributor(s): Briggs, Jody (Author) |
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ISBN: 0786440430 ISBN-13: 9780786440436 Publisher: McFarland & Company OUR PRICE: $49.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2008 Annotation: If one does not know what a snuff-boy was or how his job related to stage lighting, or needs to understand the difference between motivated light and motivating light, the answers can be found in the more than 1500 entries of this encyclopedia, ideal for students, teachers, lighting technicians, lighting designers and theatre professionals. Some of the numerous topics covered are equipment, methods, concepts, design process, electricity, characteristics of light, and lightboard operations. Where applicable, entries present both the historical and current day significance of the apparatus or concept. All points of view of the many areas of stage lighting that elicit debate are presented. This approach will allow the reader to make a personal evaluation of the most appropriate method. Entries are extensively cross-referenced. Line drawings and samples of lighting paperwork are included with the entries to which they relate. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Theater - Stagecraft & Scenography - Performing Arts | Television - General |
| Dewey: 792.025 |
| LCCN: 2003007619 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.9" W x 9.8" (1.30 lbs) 340 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This encyclopedia contains more than 1500 detailed entries covering such topics as equipment, methods, concepts, design process, electricity, characteristics of light, and lightboard operations. Where applicable, entries present both the historical and current significance of the apparatus or concept being described. Entries are extensively cross-referenced, and many include line drawings and samples of lighting paperwork. |