The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook [Paperback]

Brad Schiller (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0240806026 | ISBN-13: 978-0240806020 | Publication Date: December 10, 2003 | Edition: 1

From basic principles of automated lighting, to pre-production preparations, the text details concepts, procedures, and guidelines to ensure a successful production. Then the author continues with in-depth explanations for beginning, intermediate, and advanced programmers. Additional sections explore troubleshooting principles, working relationships, and future technologies. For the final chapter of the book, the author interviewed many respected lighting industry veterans including John Broderick, Christian Choi, Laura Frank, Jim Lenahan, and Arnold Serame.

* Linear aspect of building a show from beginning to end
* Includes author's Sydney 2000 Olympic Journal
* Advice from respected industry pros including Christian Choi, Laura Frank, and John Broderick

Editorial Reviews

Review

"For all those who want to be the guy behind the moving light console this book is a great first step on the road. For all those who are already that guy, this book has some good tips and tricks from one of the best." --Mike Falconer, A.C.T Lighting, Inc.

Book Description

Industry veteran detials essential principles for entertainment lighting programmers

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (December 10, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240806026
• ISBN-13: 978-0240806020
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,025,676 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

With over 20 years experience in the lighting industry, some would say Brad Schiller is an industry veteran. Starting in the late 80's he worked in Irving, Texas as a Technical Director and Lighting Designer. During this time he also began freelancing as an Automated Lighting Programmer. After a brief brief period of programming in Los Angeles, he was employed by High End Systems as a Lighting Designer, Programmer, and Sales Support Specialist in early 1996.

Then in January of 2003, he left High End Systems to work as a freelance Lighting Designer and Programmer. April 2004 marked his return to High End Systems, this time assuming the Engineering role of Director of Control Systems Development.

With the 2008 acquisition of High End by Barco, Brad's position changed to High End Systems Product Marketing Manager.

PRODUCTIONS
Brad has been involved with many types of productions including theatre, television, concerts, film, architectural, dance, and industrials. Some of his favorite projects include: The 1996 Academy Awards, the Capitol of Puerto Rico, The Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies, The Crystal Method, and Metallica.

Brad has been employed as an Automated Lighting Programmer, Lighting Designer, video content designer/organizer, digital lighting specialist, creative consultant, instructor and more.

WRITING
In addition to being the author of The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook, published by Focal Press, Brad is also a featured columnist for Projection, Lights, and Staging News (PLSN). His monthly article titled "Feeding the Machines" teaches programming principles in a simple and straightforward manner.

Brad has written for other industry publications such as Entertainment Technology Asia and authored several industry manuals.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars yes. Yes. YES! Buy it., January 17, 2004

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Tracy S. Fitch "mthespian" (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook (Paperback)

The author spells out, in common terminology, the basics of programming moving lights for theatre, concerts, television, festivals, and industrials.

I teach at a University and our lighting intro class should be reading the first three chapters even without any need for the automated fixture information. This book has the clearest explanation I've ever seen in print of the difference between tracking and cue-only lighting consoles.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than a headfull, January 9, 2007

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Richard Cadena "Swami Candela" (Austin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook (Paperback)

Hands down, this is the best book for aspiring and practicing automated programmers available today. It's full of very useful and practical ideas, tips, observations and recommendations. Any programmer who is mindful of raising their game should have a copy and read it regularly.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for up and coming lighting designers and prograqmmers, December 30, 2007

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Martin A. Lacombe - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook (Paperback)

A great book that is not to technical and shows some real world ideas and solutions