Introducing newcomers to the world of stage lighting, this title teaches much about the "nuts and bolts" of stage lighting. Packed with good, common sense advice which unravels some of the mysteries of the industry's jargon, the text should provide an introduction for anyone taking their first steps into theatre lighting.

Table of Contents

Introduction Prologue Part 1 A Guide to Basic Use - the First Steps to Lighting Design; Lanterns; The Accessories; The Lamps; Lanterns - Why so Many Types? Where and How to Use Them; Focusing Your Lanterns - the Lighting Coverage Part 2 A Little More Advanced Design Philosophy; Colour Choice Part 3 Dimmers; A Note on Electrical Safety; Controls Part 4 Rigging Part 5 The Lighting Technical Part 6 Conclusions - Design GLOSSARY Further reading