Introduction to the Musical Art of Stage Lighting Design

Authored by an internationally accomplished stage lighting designer and educator, this book is an introduction to the tools and techniques of stage lighting design. It is filled with embedded videos, production photos and illustrations of stage lighting fixtures, controllers, automated lighting fixture and controller demonstrations, and professional design paperwork and processes. The book also covers the process of lighting design and its relationship to the compositional structure and qualities of music. Chapters on the lighting team and lighting paperwork are included. The Fourth Edition has updated text, photos, and additional videos on new lighting technology. This book is an excellent resource for any beginning or intermediate course in stage lighting design. This version is only for Apple computers and iPads running the latest version of iTunes.