Stage Lighting Revealed: A Design and Execution Handbook

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Summary: A most helpful introduction to the basics of Stage Lighting
Review: I knew pretty nothing about stage lighting beyond making sure you were in the lights when acting on stage, so when I was suddenly teaching a Drama class and putting on one-acts for the entire school, I knew I needed big time help. Glen Gunningham's handbook was exactly what I needed, a clear and concise primer. Part I deals with Lighting Design, covering the basics of design layout, color and positions. Part II details the Equipment of the trade, from Lamps to Par Lights to Followspots, Ellipsoidal and Fresnel Spotlights, Scoops and Striplights, as well as basics on electricity, wiring and special effects. Part III focuses on Lighting the Show going through all the stages of production. Above all, Cunningham explains the basics so that even beginners like me can get the job done and not embarrass ourselves in public. "Stage Lighting Revealed" helped me big time.

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Summary: Almost Perfect
Review: I'm still searching for the perfect lighting design book, but Stage Lighting Revealed is as close as I have seen. It's small and lightweight, (and inexpensive) and packed with practical information. It covers everything from the fundamentals of electricity to state-of-the-art equipment. It would be nice if it had a bit more information on specific lighting techniques, but with the amount of clear, practical information in this book, I can't complain. A perfect book for beginners and intermediate designers alike.

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Summary: WOW! Amazing Introduction
Review: Recommended to both beginner and intermediate users in stage lighting, this book is what got me started! After reading tons of other books and finding myself nowhere, this book revealed everything. A++

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Summary: Explains the basics well, lots of great easy-to-find info
Review: Stage Lighting Reavealed ,by Glen Cunningham, is the most comprehensive, well-written Stage Lighting Book I've seen. It was easy to bury myself in a large chair for a couple hours and read this book. I recommend it to anyone who is at all interested or involved in stage lighting, especially young people and beginners who want to learn about the subject.

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Summary: The only lighting foundations book you need!
Review: Stage Lighting Revealed: A Design and Execuation Handbook is absolutely perfect for both the novice or the experienced lighting technician/designer. Because the book covers all three aspects of stage lighting, it is absolutely perfect as a book of foundations for theatrical lighting. All sections are explained clearly and in great detail, assisted by the use of comprehensive photographs, diagrams and illustrations. As well, it is not outdated like many other lighting books on the market. For anyone interested in theatrical lighting, YOU NEED THIS BOOK!