This text provides an introduction to the seemingly complicated and technical subject of stage lighting. It should give both the complete novice and the aspiring professional the knowledge and confidence to light their own theatrical productions. The book traces the history and development of theatre lighting. It includes a complete guide to the layout and running of a modern theatre, the location of its various parts and what each is called, the different styles of performing space, plus the various theatre personnel. When planning the lighting for a production, the lighting designer has many factors to consider, from the script, the mood and style of the piece, and the design of the set and costumes, to the nature and shape of the venue, existing lighting equipment and, of course, the budget. This book deals with all these considerations as well as providing an introduction to electrical theory and safety and its specific application within a theatre environment."
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Graham Walters is a professional lighting director, writer and teacher. He has worked on a variety of theater and television productions and has written plays for television. He lives in the United Kingdom.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful, but not deep.,
This review is from: Stage Lighting Step-By-Step: The Complete Guide on Setting the Stage With Light to Get Dramatic Results (Hardcover)
I'm still searching for the perfect lighting design text. This book is close. It is small, compact, clear, and above all gorgeously illustrated with full color photos and drawings packing every page. It does lack a bit in hard facts. It serves as a wonderful introduction to the art of stage lighting, but probably wont be much help for designers or technicians of even intermediate experience. But it sure is great to look at.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A first-rate introduction to stage lighting,
By tom mackenzie (Onio, USA and Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Stage Lighting Step-By-Step: The Complete Guide on Setting the Stage With Light to Get Dramatic Results (Hardcover)
I purchased Mr Walters' book about two years ago and have found his work to be excellent. The layout is logical and well-documented with colour photograhps, diagrams, etc and is easily read and UNDERSTOOD by lighting technicians of all experience levels.This book should be in the library of everyone who is involved in lighting the stage for theatre, concerts and other events. It is the best introduction to the esoteric art of stage illumination that I have found in nearly 30 years of working with amateur and church theatre groups.
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