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Preface | |
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Light: The Medium | |
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The Nature of Light | |
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What is Light? | |
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The Electromagnetic Spectrum | |
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The Visible Spectrum | |
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Illuminance and Luminance[[emdash]]Five Metrics | |
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Luminous Flux | |
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Illuminance | |
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Luminous Intensity | |
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Luminance | |
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Luminous Exitance | |
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The Eye and Seeing | |
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Physiology of the Eye | |
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The Controllable Qualities of Light | |
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Intensity | |
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Distribution | |
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Color | |
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Movement | |
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Designer Profile: Ken Billington | |
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Functions of Lighting | |
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Visibility | |
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Establishing a Scene | |
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Modeling | |
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Mood | |
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Focus | |
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Composition | |
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Style | |
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Staging the Story | |
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Ryhthm | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Light and Perception | |
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Visibility | |
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Intensity or Brightness | |
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Relative Intensity | |
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Psychological Responses | |
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Intensity Related Issues | |
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Mood Alteration | |
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Overstimulation | |
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Glare | |
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Color Perception | |
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Adaptation | |
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Defining Form and Shape | |
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Front Light | |
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Sidelight | |
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Downlight and Backlight | |
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Designer Profile Marilyn Lowey | |
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Key and Fill | |
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Silhouettes and Grazing | |
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Shape | |
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Composition | |
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Movement and Light | |
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Cues and Transitions | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Color and Its Effects | |
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What is Color? | |
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The Visible Spectrum | |
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Primary Colors | |
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CIE Chromaticity Chart | |
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Color Temperature | |
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Color Rendering | |
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Additive and Subtractive Mixing | |
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Additive Mixing | |
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Subtractive Mixing | |
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Filtering Light | |
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Color Media | |
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Plastic Media | |
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Spectral Analysis of Gel | |
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Glass Media | |
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Dichroic Filters | |
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Diffusion | |
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Creating Color Through Light | |
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Color Prediction | |
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Red Shift/Amber Drift | |
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Complementary Tint System | |
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Psychological Effects of Color | |
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Color Contrast | |
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Adaptation and Afterimages | |
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Practical Use of Color in Lighting Design | |
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Designer Considerations for Color and Light | |
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Designer Profile Mark Stanley | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Light: The Tools | |
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The Practitioners Theatrical and Live Performance Production | |
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Design Professionals | |
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Designer Profile John Martin | |
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Theatrical Crews | |
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Film and Video | |
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Design Professionals | |
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Production Crews | |
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Architectural Lighting | |
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Unions and Certifications | |
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Professional Organizations and Societies | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Electricity | |
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Basics of Electricity | |
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Atomic Theory | |
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Electrical Potential | |
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Grounding | |
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Fundamental Circuits | |
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Conductors and Insulators | |
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Series Circuits | |
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Parallel Circuits | |
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Units of Measurement and the Essential Formulas | |
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Units of Measure | |
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Power Formula and Ohm's Law | |
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Determination of Lamp Load | |
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Direct Current Verses Alternating Current | |
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Direct Current | |
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AC Power Generation | |
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Transformers | |
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Power Distribution | |
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Electrical Services | |
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Electrical Hardware | |
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Wire | |
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Cables | |
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Circuit Protection | |
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Switches | |
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Dimmers | |
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Company Switches and Distribution Panels | |
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Commercial Distribution | |
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Theatrical Distribution | |
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Electrical Safety | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Lamps and Other Light Sources | |
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Lumens and Lamp Life | |
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Lamps and Color | |
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Incandescent Lamps | |
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Filaments | |
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Bulbs | |
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Bases | |
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Light Center Length (LCL) | |
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Tungsten-Halogen or Quartz Lamps | |
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Arc Light Sources | |
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Limelight | |
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Carbon-Arc | |
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Short-Arc and High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamps | |
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Short-Arc Lamps | |
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High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamps | |
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Gaseous Discharge Lamps | |
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Fluorescent Lamps | |
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Low -Voltage Lamps | |
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ANSI Codes | |
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LEDs | |
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Lasers | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Luminaire Fundamentals | |
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Basic Principles of Optics | |
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Reflection | |
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Transmission | |
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Refraction | |
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An Essential Luminaire | |
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Luminaire Maintenance | |
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Photometics | |
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Beam Angle and Field Angle | |
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Photometric Data and Cut Sheets | |
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Choosing Luminaires | |
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Entertainment Luminaires | |
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Spotlights | |
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Followspots | |
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Followspot Pickup Techniques | |
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Floodlights | |
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Optical Accessories | |
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Hanging Accessories | |
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Practicals | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Control Fundamentals | |
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Brightness Control and Dimming | |
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Circuiting | |
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Mastering | |
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Mechanical Mastering | |
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Elecrical Mastering | |
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Electronic Mastering | |
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Principles of Electronic Dimming | |
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Gating | |
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Dimmer Curves and Trimming | |
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New Trends in Electronic Dimming (Sine Wave Dimming) | |
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Control Protocols | |
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Analog Control | |
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Digital Control | |
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Lighting Control Consoles | |
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Preset Control | |
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Common Control Functions of Preset Consoles | |
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Rock and Roll Console Features | |
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Memory Control | |
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Additional Controls in Computer Consoles | |
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Automated Control Consoles | |
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Show Control | |
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State of the Art Control | |
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Dimmer-per-Circuit | |
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Multiplexing (Dimmer DoublingTM) | |
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Distributed Dimming | |
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Wireless Dimming | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Advanced Equipment and Personal Computers in Lighting | |
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Primary Control of Advanced Gear | |
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DMX Control | |
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Binary Code and Addressing | |
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Ten Practical Tips for Setting up DMX Networks | |
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Several Programming Tips for Working with Automated Lighting | |
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Sophisticated Control of Advanced Gear | |
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Accessories for Conventional Luminaires | |
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Scrollers | |
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Moving Yokes | |
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Moving Mirror Accessories | |
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Gobo Rotators | |
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Automated Lighting | |
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Common Automated Lighting Effect Cues | |
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Moving Heads (Moving Yokes) | |
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Scanners (Moving Mirrors) | |
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Non-traditional Sources | |
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Ballasted Fixtures | |
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Strobes | |
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Fiber Optics | |
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LEDs | |
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Lasers | |
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The Personal Computer | |
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CAD and Drafting Applications | |
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Design Paperwork | |
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Control and Off-line Editing | |
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Communication and Training | |
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Design Analysis | |
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Visualization | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Light: Design Fundamentals | |
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Essentials of Lighting Design | |
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Special Considerations in Lighting Design | |
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Directors and Collaboration | |
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The Influences of Light | |
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Controllable Quantities of Light | |
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Functions of Lighting | |
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Designer Profile: Brian MacDevitt | |
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Analysis for Lighting | |
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Script Analysis and Entertainment Designs | |
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Scenic Breakdown of Arthur Miller's The Crucible | |
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Style in Lighting | |
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Conceptualization | |
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Additional Preparation | |
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Design Research | |
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Design and Production Meetings | |
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Rehearsals | |
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Developing Lighting Schemes and Concepts | |
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Lighting Keys | |
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Communicating Design Ideas | |
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Storyboards | |
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Lighting Scores | |
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Light Labs | |
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Computer Visualization | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Basics of General Illumination | |
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Lighting the Subject Typical Theatrical Lighting Positions Proscenium Theatre | |
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Hanging Positions and Lighting Distribution | |
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Black Box Theatre | |
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Variations | |
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Floorplans and Sections | |
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Basics of General Illumination or Area Lighting | |
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Primary Formula Approaches for Area Lighting | |
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Single Source System | |
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Wash System | |
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The McCandless System | |
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Double or Triple Hanging | |
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Area versus Color Control | |
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Alternative Systems for Area Lighting | |
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Key and Fill | |
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The Washed Stage | |
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Zone Lighting | |
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Jewel Lighting | |
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Building on General Lighting | |
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Focus Patterns for Common Wash Systems | |
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Special Areas | |
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Sculpting and Modeling Accents | |
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Blending and Toning Accents | |
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Motivational Accents | |
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Additional Lighting Demands | |
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Special Visibility | |
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Lighting Costumes | |
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Lighting for Scenery | |
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Effects Lighting | |
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Designer Profile Jeff Davis | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Plotting the Design | |
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Translating Concepts and Lighting Keys into Practical Design Choices | |
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Working with Floorplans and Sections | |
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Floorplans or Groundplans | |
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Sections | |
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An Approach to Plotting a Design | |
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Preliminary Tasks/Preparation | |
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Rehearsals | |
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The Wish List | |
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Making a Design Practical | |
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The Tentative Hookup | |
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The Rough Light Plot | |
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Drafting and the Lighting Design | |
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Drafting Light Plots | |
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Common Numbering Practices | |
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Drafting the Section | |
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Lighting Schedules and Design Paperwork | |
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Hookup | |
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Instrument Schedule | |
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Magic Sheets | |
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Shop Orders | |
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CAD Drafting and Lighting Design | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Moving into the Venue | |
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Final Preparations for the Load-in | |
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The Cue Synopsis | |
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The Load-in | |
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A Typical Load-in Schedule | |
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The Focus Call | |
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The Level Setting or Cue Writing Session | |
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Cueing Aids for Memory Consoles | |
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Cueing Aids | |
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Rehearsals in the Venue | |
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Technical Rehearsals | |
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Dress Rehearsals, Previews, and Openings | |
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Running and Maintaining the Production | |
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Designer Profile Beverly Emmons | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Variations on Essential Theatrical Design | |
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Thrust and Arena Productions | |
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Thrust Productions | |
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Arena Productions | |
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Outdoor Dramas and Festival Productions | |
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Transfer Productions | |
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Touring Productions | |
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Repertory Productions | |
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Designing for Specific Genre | |
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Designer Profile F. Mitchell Dana | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Light: Design Applications | |
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Traditional Areas of Theatrical Design (Drama, Dance, Opera, and Musical Theatre) | |
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Lighting for Drama | |
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Performance Considerations | |
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Design Techniques | |
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Dance Lighting | |
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Performance Considerations | |
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Design Techniques | |
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Designer Profile Jennifer Tipton | |
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Opera and Operetta Lighting | |
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Performance Considerations | |
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Design Techniques | |
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Lighting Musical Theatre | |
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Performance Considerations | |
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Design Techniques | |
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Common Musical Theatre Cueing Terminology | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Non-Traditional Entertainment Design | |
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The Music Scene (Revues, Clubs, and Concert Lighting) | |
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Musical Revues | |
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Nightclubs and Dance Club Lighting | |
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Concert Lighting | |
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Designer Profile James L. Moody | |
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The Spectacle Performance | |
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Headline Acts | |
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Arena Productions and Stadium Productions | |
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Designer Profile Jeff Ravitz | |
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Dedicated Venues | |
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Additional Areas of Spectacle | |
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Trade Shows, Industrials, and Corporate Events | |
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Corporate Mentality | |
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Designer Profile Betsy Adams | |
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Film and Video Basics | |
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Light and the Camera | |
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Key and Fill Light | |
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Control Elements | |
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Key Elelments in Film/Video Illumination | |
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Three-Point Lighting | |
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Designer Profile William L. Klages | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Additional Lighting Applications | |
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Retail and Exhibit Lighting | |
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Lighting Layers | |
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Essentials of Retail and Museum/Gallery Lighting | |
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Designer Profile Cindy Limauro | |
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Architectural Lighting | |
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Unique Qualities and Demands of Architectural Lighting | |
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Architectural Luminaire Classifications | |
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Key Elements in Architectural General Illumination | |
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The Architectural Lighting Design Process | |
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Lighting Design Questions | |
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Designer Profile Robert Shook | |
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Daylighting | |
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Lighting Green and Lighting Economics | |
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Landscape Lighting | |
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Lighting Landscapes | |
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Essential Approaches to Lighting Landscapes | |
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Principles of Landscape Lighting | |
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Themed Design and Specialty Lighting | |
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The Story | |
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Development of a Themed Project | |
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Considerations of Themed (Specialty) Lighting Design | |
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Designer Profile Tom Ruzika | |
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Virtual Lighting (Renderings, Virtual Reality, Gaming, etc.) | |
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Virtual Design | |
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Designer Profile Chris Wells | |
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Virtual Light Sources | |
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Lighting Techniques for Virtual Lighting | |
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Designer Profile Christopher Higgins | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Projections and Lighting | |
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A Brief History of Projection | |
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Projection Considerations | |
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Considerations of Projection Design | |
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Elements of Projection | |
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Front or Rear Projection? | |
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Traditional Projection Equipment | |
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Lensless Projectors | |
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Lens Projectors | |
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The Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlight (ERS) | |
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The 35mm Projector | |
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Calculations Regarding Projectors and Lenses | |
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Scenic Projectors | |
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Slides and Source Materials | |
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Projection Screens | |
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Front-Projection Screens | |
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Rear-Projection Screens | |
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Practical Issues of Projection | |
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Two Critical Considerations (Path and Balance) | |
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Spill and Ambient Light | |
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Image Size | |
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Distortion | |
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Keystone Correction | |
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Mathematical Grid for Keystone Correction | |
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Digital Projectors and Lights, LCD/LED Screens, and Media Severs | |
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Lasers and Effects Projection | |
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Convergence | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Light: Online Application Chapters | |
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The Music Scene (Revues, Clubs, and Concert Lighting) | |
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Musical Revues | |
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Evolution of Club and Concert Lighting | |
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Nightclubs and Dance Club Lighting | |
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Unique Issues in Concert Lighting | |
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Touring Successfully | |
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Concert Gear | |
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Plotting Principles for Concert Lighting | |
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Cueing Principles for Musical Events and Concerts | |
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For Further Reading | |
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The Spectacle Performance | |
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Headline Acts | |
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Arena Productions | |
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Stadium Productions | |
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Specialty Shows with Spectacle | |
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Dedicated Venues | |
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Additional Areas of Spectacle | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Trade Shows, Industrials, and Corporate Events | |
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Trade Shows | |
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Fashion Shows | |
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Corporate Meetings | |
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Industrials | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Film and Video Basics | |
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Unique Qualities of Film and Video | |
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Light and the Camera | |
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Latitude and Contrast Ratios | |
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Light Meters | |
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Film and Video Luminaires | |
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Lighting Accessories Film and Video Control ElementsFilters, Color Correction, and Diffusion | |
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Film/Video Studios and Sound Stages | |
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Film/Video Production Practices | |
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Key Elements in Film/Video Illumination | |
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Three-Point Lighting | |
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Following Source | |
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Area Lighting for Film and Video | |
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Special Cases of Lighting for Film and Video | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Display/Retail and Exhibit/Museum Lighting | |
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Essentials of Display and Exhibit Lighting | |
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Lighting Layers | |
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Principles of Retail Lighting | |
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Display Cabinets | |
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Window Displays | |
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Essentials of Museum and Gallery Lighting | |
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Exposure and Conservation | |
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Daylighting in Museums and Galleries | |
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Energy Efficiency, Economics, and Maintenance | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Architectural Lighting | |
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Unique Qualities/Demands of Architectural Lighting | |
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Architectural Luminaire Classifications | |
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Ballasts and Architectural Control Elements | |
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Architectural Hanging/Mounting Positions | |
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Architectural Lighting Techniques | |
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Lighting Calculations | |
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The Architectural Lighting Design Process | |
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Lighting Layouts and Design Documentation | |
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Daylighting | |
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Lighting Green and Lighting Economics | |
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Examples of Interior Lighting | |
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Examples of Exterior Lighting | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Landscape Lighting | |
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Lighting Landscapes | |
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Essential Approaches to Lighting Landscapes | |
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Distribution Patterns in Landscape Lighting | |
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Principles of Landscape Lighting | |
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Line-Voltage versus 12-Volt Lighting Systems | |
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Voltage Drop | |
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Fighting the Elements | |
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Landscape Luminaires and Accessories | |
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Control of Landscape Lighting | |
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The Design Process and Documentation | |
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Lighting Exteriors and Buildings as Landscape Design | |
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Landscape Lighting on a Grand Scale | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Themed Design | |
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Themed versus Amusement Entertainment | |
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History of Themed Entertainment | |
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The Story | |
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Development of a Themed Project | |
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Considerations of Themed (Specialty) Lighting Design | |
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Lighting Equipment and Design Documentation | |
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Construction/Installation Process | |
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Examples of Themed (Specialty) Lighting Design | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Virtual Lighting (Renderings, Virtual Reality, Gaming, etc.) | |
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Virtual Design | |
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Calibration | |
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Virtual Light Sources | |
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Lighting Techniques for Virtual Lighting | |
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Contrast Ratios | |
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Rendering Approaches | |
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Unique Properties of Virtual Rendering | |
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Examples of Virtual Lighting | |
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For Further Reading | |
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Appendices | |
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Lighting Periodicals | |
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Lighting Equipment Manufactures | |
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USITT Lighting Graphics Standard (Online) | |
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IESNA Graphics (Online) | |
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Bibliography | |
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Index | |