The Automated Lighting Programmer’s Handbook provides comprehensive coverage of the process of programming automated lighting fixtures. Each lighting event provides a unique set of creative and operational challenges, and this book explains how to prepare for the most common.
This book is a guide strictly on the process of programming, which is essentially the same regardless of the fixture and console types. Specific console syntax and fixture operations are omitted allowing the reader to concentrate on the skills of automated lighting programming. The basic principles presented within this book apply to past, current, and future lighting technologies.
From basic principles of automated lighting, to pre-production preparations, the first sections of the text detail concepts, procedures, and guidelines to ensure a successful production. Then the author continues with in depth explanations for beginning, intermediate, and advanced programmers. Each of these chapters describes practices used routinely by professional lighting 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. The included quotes from both professional Automated Lighting Programmers and Lighting Designers offers a wealth of informative guidance for anyone interested in the field of automated lighting. Some of those individuals interviewed include: John Broderick, Christian Choi, Laura Frank, Jim Lenahan, and Arnold Serame.
1 Programming Philosophies
2 Automated Lighting Concepts
3 Preparing for Programming
4 Basic Programming
5 Intermediate Programming
6 Advanced Programming
7 Programming Genres
8 Troubleshooting
9 Programmer and Designer Relationships
10 Digital Lighting, the Future Is Here
11 Words of Wisdom from Industry Professionals
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