Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician

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Richard and I have been friends for years. We’ve done a few workshops on stage tech electrics and he’s the best. His book is the best for entertainment electricians. The book covers every aspect of power distribution from the fundamentals, like basic...

American Electricians’ Handbook

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For over a century, this practical handbook has served as the definitive industry reference for information on designing, installing, operating, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment. This seventeenth edition has been thoroughly revised to comply with the...

Backstage Handbook

Books - Electrics, Books - General Stagecraft, Books - Stagecraft Building Methods, Books - Work Life Management, Electrics

This is a visual dictionary of sorts. A standard reference for many who work backstage. Great information. One of my favorites. SP Buy from Barnes &...

The Spotlight Operator’s Handbook

Books - Electrics, Books - Lighting Design, Electrics

From the author’s webpage: “Running a spotlight is harder than it looks. To do it well, you need to understand how the light and its controls work, you need some training, and you need some practice.  Unfortunately, for many people, your first exposure to...

Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, 10th EditionE

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Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, 10th Edition  by Benjamin Stein, John S. Reynolds, Walter T. Grondzik, Alison G. Kwok (Author)Continuing its proud heritage, this Tenth Edition provides thorough coverage of the latest in the theory and practice of...

Wiring A House (For Pros by Pros)

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Wiring A House (For Pros by Pros)  by Rex Cauldwell (Author) Electricity is one of the least understood yet most important aspects of do-it-yourself building and renovation. Used safely, it allows us to enjoy a life of convenience, but when its basic rules are...

Control Systems for Live Entertainment

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Control Systems for Live Entertainment, by John Huntington Introduction to Show Control explains the practice of interconnecting and synchronizing entertainment technology systems such as lighting, lasers, audio, video, stage machinery, animatronics, special effects,...

Stage Lighting Controls

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Stage Lighting Controls  by Ulf Sandstrom. Stage Lighting Controls gives the reader a historical overview of the way in which modern control systems have evolved, and then explains the general principles of modern computerized lighting consoles and relevant control...

Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution

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Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution by Harry C. Box. The Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook is a friendly, hands-on manual covering the day-to-day practices, equipment, and tricks of the trade essential to...