The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook
eBook - ePub

The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook

  1. 288 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook

About this book

The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook, fourth edition, provides respected and clear coverage of the process of programming automated lighting fixtures from basic principles to advanced production preparations.

This guide helps lighting programmers and designers with the creative and operational challenges they face in their rapidly evolving industry. Concepts, procedures, and guidelines to ensure a successful production are covered as well as troubleshooting, much needed information on workflows, technology, work relationships, console networking, digital lighting, and more. Chapters are peppered with advice and war stories from some of the most prominent lighting designers and programmers of today. The fourth edition is the most comprehensive yet: added topics include programming structure, advanced recording/editing, cloning, multi-cell fixtures, safety routines, GDTF, and pre-visualization. Deep explorations into the work of programmers from Earlybird and Broadway provide readers with timely real-world scenarios and advice.

The information in this book is perfect for anyone interested in the programming of automated lighting in any market. From the beginner to the expert, the methodologies within provide simple, yet powerful tools to assist with any production. Lighting designers also will gain important knowledge about the procedures and concepts utilized by lighting programmers.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook by Brad Schiller in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Media & Performing Arts & Interior Design. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Table of Contents
  7. List of Figures
  8. List of Tables
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. Introduction
  11. Ten Things Every Programmer Should Know
  12. 1 Programming Philosophies
  13. 2 Automated Lighting Concepts
  14. 3 Preparing for Programming
  15. 4 Basic Programming
  16. 5 Intermediate Programming
  17. 6 Advanced Programming
  18. 7 External Interactions
  19. 8 Media Servers and Digital Lighting
  20. 9 The Age of Networking
  21. 10 Programming Genres
  22. 11 Troubleshooting
  23. 12 Emergency Preparedness
  24. 13 Programmer and Designer Relationships
  25. 14 Words of Wisdom from Industry Professionals
  26. Appendix A-1: Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Journal
  27. Appendix A-2: Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Twenty Years Retrospect
  28. Appendix B-1: Workflows of Success with Earlybird
  29. Appendix B-2: Earlybird Case Studies
  30. Appendix C: Scott K. Tusing—Broadway Lighting Programmer
  31. Glossary
  32. Index