The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook

The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook
by Brad Schiller

The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook
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Author: Brad Schiller
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-12-10
ISBN: 0240806026
Number of pages: 200
Publisher: Focal Press

Book Reviews of The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook

Book Review: Competent, but a bit thin...
Summary: 4 Stars

Buying this book to expand my knowledge into this area, I found it a bit thin. It feels stretched to me - like a padded long article. The info about cue types was good, but I'm sure it's covered in user manuals, and the insistence on avoiding mention of specific products diluted the rest of it too much for my liking. I think picking a console and fixtures, even if it's one per chapter, would allow a little more detail. As it is, readable, but unsatisfying.

Certainly room for another edition, hopefully with more detail. I should note that I'm not a beginner, I've been programming other aspects of shows for decades. Possibly a beginner would get more out of it. I gave it more stars because it covers the exact topic I was looking for.

Summary of The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook

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

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