TY - BOOK AU - Fitt,Brian AU - Thornley,Joe TI - Lighting by design : : a technical guide / SN - 0240514408 (pbk.) AV - TR891 .F58 1995x U1 - 792.025 20 PY - 1995///, ©1992. CY - Oxford [England] ; , aBoston : PB - Focal Press, KW - Cinematography KW - Lighting KW - Television N1 - Includes bibliographical references (page 314) and index; 1. Introduction --; 2. Thory of light --; 3. Light measurements --; 4. Light sources --; 5. Luminaires --; 6. Lighting suspension systems --; 7. Lighting the subject --; 8. Dimming and control --; 9. Operational procedures --; 10. Stage and studio technical designs --; 11. Automated lighting systems --; 12. Electrical distributions --; 13. Working light and emergency systems --; 14. Tendering, contracts and purchasing --; 15. Servicing, maintenance and hired equipment --; 16. Safety --; Appendices N2 - "Lighting By Design is a full technical guide to the basic theory and practice lighting. Aimed at practitioners of lighting in the entertainment industry this book will also be of interest to those people involved with the stage, film, television and still photography; particularly when the effects of lighting have a major influence on their contribution to the medium concerned. In addition to a thorough coverage of equipment in use, this book contains unique insights into design requirements, writing specifications, awarding contracts and purchasing the equipment. Emphasis has been placed on safety implications. to give readers a clearer picture of current legislation. Unique colour filter comparison tables are included, comparing 1000 colour filters from all leading filter manufactures." -- Book cover ER -