A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting

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