"The Stage Lighting Handbook" is a guide for practical and classic stage lighting. The author, Francis Reid, draws on over 40 years of experiences as a professional lighting designer to explain the process of light design. In the book, he explains the proper design procedure for several forms of stage productions, including plays, dance, musicals and opera. The book also includes detailed explanations and descriptions of the equipment used to achieve the best results. The author uses a two-sided approach to guide the reader in theater lighting. Rather than simply discussing the fundamental elements of stage lighting, Reid also speaks about current technologies and how they contribute to theater lighting. The book's publisher describes the book as "well established as the classical practical lighting guide." The sixth edition of the "The Stage Lighting Handbook" was published in January of 2002 by Taylor and Francis. It is available in a paperback format with 224 pages.
"Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving Light in Theatre, Live Performance, Broadcast, and Entertainment" by Richard Cadena offers a comprehensive view of everything one would need to know about lighting fixtures, systems and design issues. The text is written in a clear and easy-to-understand language, which appeals to readers who are inexperienced in the area of theater lighting. However, the text includes such detailed information that experienced technicians and engineers will also find it useful. The book also includes several illustrations and examples, which helps to further explain the concepts described in detail. The book discusses a wide variety of subjects, from the history of automated lighting to different lighting effects and the most advanced technologies. The first edition of this book was published in August of 2006 by Elsevier Science and Technology Books. It is available in paperback format with 496 pages. The second edition will be published in April of 2010 in paperback format with 472 pages; it will be titled "Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving Light in Theatre, Live Performance, and Entertainment."
"The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook" is aimed at professionals who are currently involved in lighting for film, theater, television, video, theme parks and concerts. Author Brad Schiller has over 15 years of experience in the lighting industry and uses his knowledge to provide in-depth explanations of lighting principles. The book is divided into sections for beginning, intermediate and advanced programmers. The book also includes sections on troubleshooting problems and future technologies. As an added benefit, the final chapter of the book consists of interviews with some of the most respected lighting industry professionals. The first edition of "The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook" was published in November of 2003 by Elsevier Science and Technology Books. It is available in a paperback format with 220 pages.