Lighting Technology
- 2nd Edition - November 15, 2001
- Authors: BRIAN FITT, JOE THORNLEY
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 4 9 6 1 4 - 6
Anyone working with lighting in the entertainment industries will find this an immensely readable source of information. The authors, themselves experienced lighting practitioners,… Read more
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Request a sales quoteAnyone working with lighting in the entertainment industries will find this an immensely readable source of information. The authors, themselves experienced lighting practitioners, have collected a wealth of essential lighting technology and data into one comprehensive reference volume in an accessible, jargon-free style.
The new edition of this popular text covers the very latest technology, including advances in lamps, motorised lights, dimmers and control systems and current safety regulations.
The new edition of this popular text covers the very latest technology, including advances in lamps, motorised lights, dimmers and control systems and current safety regulations.
A comprehensive 'on-the-job' tool, for easy reference
Presents technical information in a readable, jargon-free style, for ease of understanding
Provides thorough coverage of the subject, to keep you up to date with the latest technology
Presents technical information in a readable, jargon-free style, for ease of understanding
Provides thorough coverage of the subject, to keep you up to date with the latest technology
Lighting practitioners worldwide, working in television and film. Students on television/film production courses.
Secondary: A reference for anyone working with lighting in the entertainment industries.
Secondary: A reference for anyone working with lighting in the entertainment industries.
Introduction; Lighting the subject; Theory of Light; Light measurements; Light sources; Luminaires; Lighting suspension systems; Dimming and control; Studio technical design; Lighting for locations and sport; Motorised lights; Electrical distribution; Working lights and emergency systems; Safety; Maintaining and hiring lighting equipment; Appendices; Further reading
- No. of pages: 312
- Language: English
- Edition: 2
- Published: November 15, 2001
- Imprint: Focal Press
- eBook ISBN: 9780080496146
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BRIAN FITT
Affiliations and expertise
Brian Fitt worked for over 30 years at the BBC, initially in television operations where he worked in vision and lighting, followed by 20 years in the Studio Planning and Installation Department as a lighting specialist. He is now a freelance consultant on lighting projects, which have included the 1992 Olympic Games in BarcelonaJT
JOE THORNLEY
Affiliations and expertise
Joe Thornley has worked with all the major lighting manufacturers on numerous projects in television, theatre and film studios where he mainly specialised in luminaire design and applications.