Motion Picture and Video Lighting by Brown

Buy this book from the publisher, Routledge. This fully revised and updated fourth edition of Motion Picture and Video Lighting explores the technical, aesthetic, and practical aspects of lighting for film and video. It covers not only how to light, but also why. The...

Cinematography and Lighting for Television A Contemporary Approach

Buy this book from the publisher, Routledge. Drawing from author Tim Palmer’s 30 years of experience working as a cinematographer for award-winning drama series including Killing Eve, Bad Sisters, and Line of Duty, this book is the go-to guide on how to light...

Designing with Light An Introduction to Stage Lighting Gillette McNamara

Buy this book from the publisher, Routledge. Now in its eighth edition, Designing with Light introduces readers to the art, craft, and technology of stage lighting to help them create designs that shape the audience’s emotional reaction to—and understanding of—a stage...

Projection Design The Basics explores the concepts of visual elements in live entertainment

Buy this book from the publisher, Routledge. Projection Design: The Basics explores the concepts of visual elements in live entertainment. It provides a conversational view of the fundamentals of projection design, from production meetings and the elements of visual...

The Morse Code: Decoding the Career of Iconic Lighting Designer Peter Morse

Buy this book from the publisher, Routledge. The Morse Code: Decoding the Career of Iconic Lighting Designer Peter Morse explores key developments and evolving techniques, processes, and technology within contemporary theatrical lighting design through the career and...

Digital Painting and Rendering for Theatrical Design by Jen Gillette

Buy this book from the publisher, Routledge. Digital Painting and Rendering for Theatrical Design explores the tools and techniques for creating dazzling, atmospheric, and evocative digitally painted renderings for scenic, costume, and projection/integrated media...

Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician

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...

Between the Lines: Concepts in Sound System Design and Alignment

Between the Lines is a book about tuning sound systems for live events, but more importantly, it’s about making decisions. Beginning with an overview of system design fundamentals, the author then shares his approach to sound system design and alignment and his...

American Electricians’ Handbook

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...

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This is a test of the new book plugin. [amazon id=”1935247190″ style=”FULL” width=”400px” imagealign=”left”] From Amazon: Color & Light is an essential practical guide to how color works in light. Written from the...

Theatrical Design and Production: Gillette

Theatrical Design and Production: 8th Edition J. Michael Gillette Theatrical Design and Production is a comprehensive and practical survey that examines the technical and design aspects of play production, including scene design and construction, lighting, sound,...

Backstage Handbook

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 &...