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Control Systems for Live Entertainment, Second Edition [Paperback]

John Huntington (Author)
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0240803485 978-0240803487 September 19, 2000 2
Control Systems for Live Entertainment provides essential information for technicians, engineers and designers interested in how control systems and computers are used in the live entertainment arena. Specifically covering control for lighting, lasers, sound, video, film projection, stage machinery, animatronics, special effects and pyrotechnics for theatre, concerts, theme parks, themed-retail, cruise ships, museums, corporate and other events.

Drawing on his extensive experience in the field and classroom, author John Huntington clearly explains everything that goes on behind the scenes and inside the machines to bring bold visions to life in real-world settings.



Sections on all major entertainment control standards, methods and protocols, including DMX512, MIDI, MIDI Show Control, Sony 9-Pin, SMPTE Time Code and many others
Basics of control systems, data communications, and networks, including EIA serial standards and Ethernet
System design concepts and case studies featuring realistic problems and practical solutions, with a unique combined focus on computers, art and practice


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"If you're interested in how control systems and computers are used in the live entertainment arena, then John Huntington's latest book will not disappoint."- Lighting and Sound International, December 2000

"Drawing on his extensive experience in the field and classroom, John Huntignton clearly explains everything that goes on behind the scenes and inside the machines to bring bold visions to life in real-world settings." - Lighting and Sound International, December 2000

"If, however, you are a practicing engineer in the entertainment business involved in control systems, or even an eager beginner, then you'll want this on your shelf...this book is a wealth of information on most types of control system." - Lighting and Sound, June 2004

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Drawing on his extensive experience in the field and classroom, author John Huntington clearly explains everything that goes on behind the scenes and inside the machines to bring bold visions to life in real-world settings.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 440 pages
  • Publisher: Focal Press; 2 edition (September 19, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0240803485
  • ISBN-13: 978-0240803487
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #618,565 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Control Systems for Live Entertainment-The title says it all, September 24, 1996
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John Huntington's new book, Control Systems for Live Entertainment, is one of the most useful and informative books available for anyone interested in theatre technology. The book covers such technologies as MIDI, DMX512, MediaLink, MIDI Show Control, and others.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars THE Great Show Control Reference!, September 12, 1997
John Huntington's book is the THE reference tool in our lighting shop for show control. It has everything you need for the different control languages, in clear and concise formats.It is a must on every theatre technician's bookshelf
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The bible for automation and show control industry, February 2, 2001
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A well dog-eared copy of the first edition has been in my tool kit / computer kit for the last couple of years. I have found it a valuable resource. It has helped me on-site more than once. The second edition is more comprehensive and organized. Kudos to John in publishing a great resource fit for the student and experienced professional.

George Tucker- Show Control Engineer- Scharff Wesiberg NYC

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First Sentence:
When we design a control system-or part of one-we have to make some decisions about how the system should work, based on what exactly we are controlling, what we want the system to do, and some basic characteristics of the system's application. Read the first page
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entertainment control systems, dedicated motion controllers, talkback data, color scrollers, serial message, cue path, lighting console, dimmer level, dimmer pack, control information source, serial commands, dimmer rack, audio deck, cue list, lighting controller, entertainment applications, electric match, framing rate, serial standards, sound operator, time code, cue number, contact closures, status byte, show controller
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Machine Control, Sends Serial Message, System Screen, Event Itchy, Desire Under the Oaks, Strand Lighting, Event Scratchy, Female Connector Shown, Note Off, Purple Floyd, Active Sensing, Big Pete, Control Protocol Working Group, Data Highway, Lighting Go Cue, Comfortably Rich, Direct Mode, Peak Audio, Production Element Control Figure, Sampler Note, Symbol Weight Quantity Total, Common Network Protocols, Control Change, General Purpose Interface, Meyer Sound Labs
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