A5 paper covers 175 pages illustrated Foreword by Sir Alan Ayckbourn The first title in ETPs Application and Techniques Series, Jackie Staines Lighting Techniques for Theatre-in-the-Round will prove to be a unique reference source for those working on lighting design for theatre-in-the-round for the first time. It is the first title to be published specifically on the subject, it also provides some anecdotes and ideas for more challenging shows, and attempts to blow away some of the myths surrounding lighting in this format. "Theatre-in-the-round can be challenging, but also extremely rewarding," says the author. "It is a very natural staging format and offers plenty of opportunity for good fun lighting as well as pure naturalism." The book includes lighting plans and production photography and woven into its content is the story of the authors seven-year run as technician and lighting designer at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough, the home venue for the first production of the majority of Sir Alan Ayckbourns plays. Its appeal will cover a broad spectrum, from those studying theatre and theatre lighting to the professionals working in lighting design and production, and also to the general reader with a lively interest in the various theatre arts.

Lighting Techniques for Theatre in the Round

Arts & Photography

Jackie Staines

Performing Arts

Entertainment Technology Press

Over 300 illustrations and drawings; over 150 photographs Toshiro Ogawa's masterpiece, Theatre Engineering and Stage Machinery, is a unique reference work. It covers every aspect of theatrical machinery and stage technology in global terms. With no less than 301 illustrations and drawings and 168 photographs it is a 'must' title for every technical director or designer of performance buildings. Joel Rubin of Artec Consultants of New York says in his Foreword: "Toshiro Ogawa is a working technical director, lighting designer and theatre consultant fully experienced with theatre, ballet and opera production. Additionally, he has practised these skills in the staging technologies of Europe, North America and Asia." In his leading Foreword, Richard Brett, theatre consultant and Chairman of the Association of British Theatre Technicians, states: "With his varied international theatre background, Toshiro Ogawa is in a good position to compare the technical installations of European, American and Asian Theatres. He has now used this experience to research and compile this book, first published in Japanese, but now available to those of us who only have English in our vocabulary." Theatre Engineering and Stage Engineering was first published by Ohm-sha in Japan in April 2000. The English-language publication by Entertainment Technology Press, launched at the ABTT Theatre Show in London on 4th April 2001, is produced on a print-on-demand format, enabling purchasers of the title access to up-dates and additions to the content.

Theatre Engineering and Stage Machinery

Toshiro Ogawa

Technical Marketing is a novel concept, recently defined and elaborated by the authors of this book, with business-to-business companies competing in fast developing technical product sectors in mind. It marks a departure from traditional economic derivations of marketing and consumer marketing techniques, where until now business-to-business marketing has merely adopted the ideas that evolved from the consumer world. Now, marketing of technical products and services has been completely re-thought for todays technology based enterprises. At the beginning of a new millennium, new challenges of global trading and the growing business use of the Internet and e-commerce, offer both new opportunities and new threats. The winners and losers of the 21st century could be determined by who succeeds in marketing to a better informed, individualistic and ever more demanding global audience. The advent of Technical Marketing has arrived fortuitously to provide the tools to meet these challenges the concepts and practical advice set out in this book should be required reading for anyone concerned with business-to-business marketing of technical products.

Technical Marketing Techniques

Brooks, David

Norman, Steve

Collier, Andy

Business & Money

194 pages, colour photos and drawingsPeter Hind, author of many technical articles for ABTT Update in the UK and Protocol from ESTA (USA) amalgamates his expertise in his first full-length book Aluminium Structures in the Entertainment Industry. The title aims to educate the reader in all aspects of the design and safe usage of temporary and permanent aluminium structures specific to the entertainment industry such as roof structures, PA towers, temporary staging etc. It places emphasis on the safety aspects and focuses on prevention rather than cure of problems and shows many working examples of the engineering calculations required to design safe structures. Examples are quoted in metric and imperial measurements in order to appeal to readers on both sides of the Atlantic. As a qualified structural engineer, the author has seen the use of aluminium structures mushroom over the years, and many of these are now so complex that they need to be treated with same degree of professionalism as permanent buildings. Peter Hind's title covers a diversity of topics including the science of load assessment, factors of safety and elementary structural theory as well as providing practical examples from popular concert tours and other entertainment situations. Aluminium Structures in the Entertainment Industry will have a wide appeal and is of particular interest to riggers, users, owners and anyone about to purchase, or involved in the maintenance of trusses, towers and other aluminium structures. To date it is the only publication on the subject, and the title is set to become the standard reference work in its field.

Aluminium Structures in the Entertainment Industry

Peter Hind

Joe Aveline's book is an in-depth guide to the role of the Production Manager, and includes real-life practical examples and 'Aveline's Fables' - anecdotes of his experiences with real messages behind them. Chapters in "Production Management" include the Role of the Production Manager, Relating to Designers, Production Managers and Technical Crew, Production Managers and Contractors, Production Managers and Performance, Money, and Critical Path Analysis. Simon Corder states in his Prologue: "In this book Joe shares nearly half a century of experience and teaching, and draws the conclusion that Production Management is a proper job. The Production Manager has a responsibility to his employer, to deliver product on time and on budget; to his staff and crew, to provide a safe and well organized workplace; to suppliers, to make realistic deals and fair contracts; and to the artists, to proactively work with them to relate visions and dreams, while keeping a tight grasp on all the forgoing." "Production Management" provides an essential insight into this linchpin position for anyone considering a career as a theatrical Production Manager. ©2002

Production Management

Engineering & Transportation

Joe Aveline

Engineering

Introduction to Rigging in the Entertainment Industry

Chris Higgs

"Focus on Lighting Technology" is a fun and easy way to learn about entertainment lighting technology including automated lighting and DMX. It's easy to read because each chapter is an encapsulated, easy-to-read byte of information that you can use now. It's fun because it is richly illustrated with colorful pictures and diagrams that add clarity to the text. Discover the secrets of DMX: The State of the Technology, ACN: Advanced Control Network - The Next Protocol, Light Measurements , Power Factor Correction , Dimming, Photometrics, Achromatic Lenses, Stepper Motors, Reflector Geometry and more.

Focus on Lighting Technology

Richard Cadena

Humor & Entertainment

Theatre Lighting in the Age of Gas

Terence Rees

Let There Be Light: Entertainment Lighting Software Pioneers in Conversation

Bell, Robert

Electrical Safety for Live Events is aimed at all who have to deal with electricity in their day-to-day professional lives, and primarily, states the author, as with any health and safety book, it should teach us when it is time to back off, and time to call someone else in. The title follows Marco van Beek's successful Practical Guide to Health & Safety in the Entertainment Industry. Sections include: Basic Electrical Concepts, Basic Electrical Safety Rules, Fault Conditions, Protection Concepts, Protective Devices. Cables and Connectors, Three-Phase, Test Equipment, Loads, Power Sources, Advanced Issues and Case Studies, plus listings of Current Legislation, Current Guidelines and Further Reading. In his foreword, Richard Salzedo of Avolites says: "Marco's book offers an excellent single reference point and it should be compulsory reading for everyone from producer to stage-hand. For if reading it makes a safer stage, then we are all better off."

Electrical Safety for Live Events

Van Beek, Marco

Industries

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