Lighting Design
 
 







  
The Dramatic Imagination: Reflections and Speculations on the Art of the Theatre4 reviews
Robert Edmond Jones

Theatre Arts Book, 1987

The Dramatic Imagination; Reflections and Speculations on the Art of the Theatre

+ take it with an open mind
+ a wonderful book to have on the shelf

Received in record time and in great condition for a used book. In fact you couldn't tell that it was used at all.
  
  











  



  
Lighting the Shakespearean Stage, 1567 - 1642
Robert B. Graves

Southern Illinois University Press, 1999

R. B. Graves examines the lighting of early modern English drama from both historical and aesthetic perspectives. He traces the contrasting traditions of sunlit amphitheaters and candlelit hall playhouses, describes the different lighting techniques, and estimates the effect of these techniques both indoors and outdoors. Supporting recent scholarship, Graves demonstrates that the conventions ...
  
  











  



  
Designer Drafting for the Entertainment World1 review
Patricia Woodbridge

Focal Press, 2000

The next required theatre drafting standard text

This is the most complete and practical drafting text book that I have ever read. Not only does it illustrate excellent drafting styles and techniques, it also provides step-by-step instruction on how to create each kind of projection. I believe it raises the bar to all other books exploring this ...
  
  











  



  
A-Z of Lighting Terms
BRIAN FITT

Focal Press, 1999

This pocket-sized A-Z guide will be of use to all those in the industry, particularly students, who have heard expressions or terms and wondered what they meant. Although most technical books have glossaries, The A-Z of Lighting Terms has expanded on many of these terms using illustrations to clarify some of the more complicated principles, formulae and laws. Ideal for quick reference A ...
  
  











  



  
Lighting and the Design Idea4 reviews
Linda Essig

Wadsworth Publishing, 1996

Considerable Updating of an Already Excellent Book.

+ Professor of Lighting Design
+ Must Have Lighting Textbook

Unlike the typical college textbook "new edition" that tweaks pagination and swaps a few figures, but little else, the second edition of Linda Essig's Lighting and the Design Idea, is totally revamped. This edition is a clear improvement on an already concise and comprehensive introductory ...
  
  











  



  
Magic of Light: The Craft and Career of Jean Rosenthal, Pioneer in Lighting for the Modern Stage3 reviews
Jean Rosenthal, Lael Wertenbaker

Little Brown & Co, 1972

A Classic and still well worth reading

+ Inspirational
+ The only textbook I kept

While this book is not up to date with the current gadgets of the industry, moving lights, projections, lazers etc. It is still a definitive book on excellent lighting design. It is hard to find but it well worth it. The sections about lighting for dance are outstanding. The book focuses on ...
  
  











  



  
Stage Lighting Design: The Art, the Craft, the Life6 reviews
Richard Pilbrow

Drama Pub, 1997

Information and inspiration

+ Lighting Design Top 5
+ You don't need photos...it's the theory and technical info
+ The best book on theatre lighting anywhere
  
  











  



  
A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting8 reviews
Steven Louis Shelley

Focal Press, 1999

The coming standard in lighting design instruction.

+ Amazing and to the Point!!
+ A great useful book on the PROCESS of lighting
+ Organised Stage Lighting
+ WOW
  
  











  



  
Designing With Light: An Introduction to Stage Lighting1 review
J. Michael Gillette

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 1997

Good text for entry level designers and professionals alike

Well worth having in your collection. A good introduction to the art of lighting theatre productions, with good explanations and examples of the design process. Simple information on control systems and basic patching processes but quite useful colour theory chapter. Also covers luminaires and ...
  
  











  



  
Scene Design and Stage Lighting2 reviews
W. Oren Parker, R. Craig Wolf, ...

Wadsworth Pub Co, 2002

An indispensable reference book for all theatre techies !

+ Invaluable guide for novices and professionals

Working backstage? Asked by your local community theatre to pitch in doing props? Foolishly said, "Of course I can build a tree(Silly fool only God can)! Here are the helpful hints and clues that will point you in the right direction without looking like a total fool. Design, construction, lights ...
  
  











  



  
Set Lighting Technician's Handbook: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution16 reviews
Harry C. Box

Focal Press, 1997

Exactly what it says, very in depth

+ Highly Technical.
+ Must have
+ A lot of Really Good Info.
+ Great for beginners or review for experts
  
  











  



  
Painting With Light17 reviews
John Alton

University of California Press, 1995

While I don't agree with every view in this book, I find this book superior to many on aspects of photography and film

+ Classic historical instruction, a must for cinephiles
+ Learn To Walk
+ The Best Basics about lighting effects
+ Very good
  
  











  



  
From Page to Stage: How Theatre Designers Make Connections Between Scripts and Images3 reviews
Rosemary Ingham

Heinemann Drama, 1998

An excellent book for all designers

+ The Best (and only) Book of its Kind-So Far.
+ great for beginners

Rosemary Ingham really captured the fundamentals of what it takes in creating and collaberating a design. Her book is full of examples of sources of inspiration, forms of play analysis, commentary on the NEA, and transcripts of directors and designers communicating ideals. This is a wonderful book ...
  
  











  



  
Magic of Light: The Craft and Career of Jean Rosenthal, Pioneer in Lighting for the Modern Stage3 reviews
Jean Rosenthal, Lael Wertenbaker

Little Brown & Co, 1972

A Classic and still well worth reading

+ Inspirational
+ The only textbook I kept

While this book is not up to date with the current gadgets of the industry, moving lights, projections, lazers etc. It is still a definitive book on excellent lighting design. It is hard to find but it well worth it. The sections about lighting for dance are outstanding. The book focuses on ...
  
  











  



  
Designing With Light: An Introduction to Stage Lighting1 review
J. Michael Gillette

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 1997

Good text for entry level designers and professionals alike

Well worth having in your collection. A good introduction to the art of lighting theatre productions, with good explanations and examples of the design process. Simple information on control systems and basic patching processes but quite useful colour theory chapter. Also covers luminaires and ...
  
  











  



  
Stage Lighting Design: The Art, the Craft, the Life6 reviews
Richard Pilbrow

Drama Pub, 1997

Information and inspiration

+ Lighting Design Top 5
+ You don't need photos...it's the theory and technical info
+ The best book on theatre lighting anywhere
  
  











  



  
The Dramatic Imagination: Reflections and Speculations on the Art of the Theatre4 reviews
Robert Edmond Jones

Theatre Arts Book, 1987

The Dramatic Imagination; Reflections and Speculations on the Art of the Theatre

+ take it with an open mind
+ a wonderful book to have on the shelf

Received in record time and in great condition for a used book. In fact you couldn't tell that it was used at all.
  
  











  



  
Lighting the Shakespearean Stage, 1567 - 1642
Robert B. Graves

Southern Illinois University Press, 1999

R. B. Graves examines the lighting of early modern English drama from both historical and aesthetic perspectives. He traces the contrasting traditions of sunlit amphitheaters and candlelit hall playhouses, describes the different lighting techniques, and estimates the effect of these techniques both indoors and outdoors. Supporting recent scholarship, Graves demonstrates that the conventions ...
  
  











  



  
From Page to Stage: How Theatre Designers Make Connections Between Scripts and Images3 reviews
Rosemary Ingham

Heinemann Drama, 1998

An excellent book for all designers

+ The Best (and only) Book of its Kind-So Far.
+ great for beginners

Rosemary Ingham really captured the fundamentals of what it takes in creating and collaberating a design. Her book is full of examples of sources of inspiration, forms of play analysis, commentary on the NEA, and transcripts of directors and designers communicating ideals. This is a wonderful book ...
  
  











  



  
Painting With Light17 reviews
John Alton

University of California Press, 1995

While I don't agree with every view in this book, I find this book superior to many on aspects of photography and film

+ Classic historical instruction, a must for cinephiles
+ Learn To Walk
+ The Best Basics about lighting effects
+ Very good
  
  











  






   



apparel
baby
beauty
books
camera photo
cell phones
classical music
computers
dvd
electronics
gourmet food
health personal care
kitchen
magazines
musical instruments
office products
outdoor living
computer video games
popular music
pet-supplies
software
sporting goods
tools hardware
toys-games
vhs
watches jewelry



Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device
This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it!

randomly chosen


music: Steel Drum Party

we recommend


Exactly what it says, very in depth


leave a comment


home  impressum - about us