Lighting by design : a technical guide / Brian Fitt and Joe Thornley.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Oxford [England] ; aBoston : Focal Press, 1995, ©1992. Edition: Paperback edDescription: viii, 321 pages : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 0240514408 (pbk.)
  • 9780240514406
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 20 792.025 FIT
LOC classification:
  • TR891 .F58 1995x
Contents:
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.
Summary: "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
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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.

"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

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