A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting

Description

Combining theory and application, A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting provides a comprehensive analysis of lighting systems along with examples and illustrations of the technical tools and methods used in the industry. An entertaining and educational read, author Steven Louis Shelley draws from his 35+ years of diverse experience to explain how to get the job done along with real-life examples of projects from start to finish. Learn why some techniques are successful while others fail with 'Shelley's Notes' and 'Shelley's Soapbox,' all with a humor that guides you through complex problems and concepts. Highlights include: -Over 100 new topics, including analysis and application of the three categories of collaboration; a detailed examination of production meetings and one-on-one meetings; and meeting checklists with management and the creative team. -Over 50 new illustrations, including Shelley's Periodic Table of Fundamental Lighting Systems; groundplans, sections, and front elevations that illustrate basic system wash configurations for each direction of light. -Analysis, calculation, and step-by-step technical construction of each lighting system in the Hokey light plot. -Explanation of a manufacturer's cut sheet, and how to apply basic formulas to determine the beam size, footcandles, and gel transmission for lighting instruments. -Updated process of pre-programming computer lighting consoles prior to the load-in. -Comprehensive overview of archiving paperwork and softcopy for a production. Students and professionals will benefit from experience-based tips and techniques to prepare and execute a lighting design, along with learning how to avoid common traps. Cover Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Introduction Foreword Preface Acknowledgments for the Third Edition Chapter 1 A Review Introduction The Theatrical Space Theatrical Stage Nomenclature Hanging Position and Focus Nomenclature Light Nomenclature and Mathematics Color Electricity and Distribution Control Lighting Instruments The Staff of a Production The Production Schedule The Light Plot and Lighting Section Summary Chapter 2 Paperwork Overview The Document Pre-Approval and Distribution Charts Summary Stage 1 Research and Analysis Chapter 3 Background Preparations and Preliminary Design Paperwork Introduction Background Preparations Meetings Hokey Re-Analysis Summary Chapter 4 The Parameters Introduction Define the Contract Define the Communication Define the Production Schedule Define by the Budget Define by Type and Size of Production Define by Origin Define by Movement Define by Mode of Transport Define the Performance Facility Summary Stage 2 Construction and Reaction: Preliminary Documents Chapter 5 Create the Preliminary Drawings Introduction The Preliminary Drawings The Preliminary Section The Preliminary Groundplan The Front Elevation Summary Chapter 6 Creating the Preliminary Lighting Section and Light Plot Introduction Define the Hokey Lighting Systems Construct the Lighting Systems Backlight Downlight Sidelight Frontlight Scenic Light Backdrops and Translucencies: Analysis Peripheral Light Summary Chapter 7 Compiling and Sending Out the Shop Order Introduction The Lighting Rental Shop The Shop Order The Labor The Masking and Scenic Goods Rental Order Summary Chapter 8 Cuts and Changes Introduction The Bidding Process The Budget Gets Slashed Summary Stage 3 Preparation and Implementation: The Lighting Design is Documented and Installed Chapter 9 The Light Plot, Section, and Support Paperwork Packet Introduction The Light Plot The Lighting Section The Support Paperwork Summary Chapter 10 The Load-In and Focus Packet Introduction The Hang Plot The Headset Layout Groundplan Computer Lighting Console Information Focus Information Summary Chapter 11 The Cue Construction Packet Introduction The Magic Sheet The Cheat Sheet The Cue Master Forms Summary Chapter 12 Prior to the Load-In Introduction Confirm Paperwork Distribution Reacting to Changes Prepping the Rental Light Package Pre-Programming Lighting Console Information The Production Schedule Watching the Run-Through Final Preparations for the Load-In Summary Chapter 13 The Load-In and Setup Introduction Before the Load-In Begins The Load-In Begins Spiking the Deck Hanging the Light Plot Position the Booms Setting up the Lighting Console Check the Production Table Followspots Hot Test the Position Setting the Trims The First Channel Check Summary Chapter 14 The Focus Session Introduction Overview Focus Analysis Focus Techniques and Notes Focus Tips Focus Checklists Focusing the Hokey Light Plot Summary Chapter 15 The Light Cue Level Setting Session and Technical Rehearsals Introduction Light Cue Level Setting Session Analysis Before the Cueing Session The Cueing Session Followspots The Technical Rehearsal Prior to the Technical Rehearsal Before the Final Rehearsal Summary Chapter 16 The Performance Introduction Before the Performance The Show Call The Performance After the Show Stage 4: Archive and Final Activities: The Lighting Design is Cleaned Up and Stored Chapter 17 Archiving and Final Activities Introduction Archive Overview Summary Appendix A Appendix B Glossary Bibliography Index