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Digital Technical Theater Simplified: High Tech Lighting, Audio, Video and More on a Low Budget


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An industry expert and award-winning author outlines the ins & outs of the digital technology available in theater production. This book provides readers with an easy-to-understand overview of the digital technology currently available for the stage. In clear language, Digital Technical Theater Simplified explains digital technology in the fields of lighting, audio, video, and show control. Each introductory chapter begins with a short quiz to help the reader find their appropriate skill level; technical rookies can start by reviewing the basics, while more tech-savvy readers can skip to the advanced material. Topics covered include: Why audio went digital Digital audio playback DMX Control consoles LED lighting Creating video content Media servers Serial protocols Network protocols And much more All chapters contain do-it-yourself examples of how anyone can use these advanced technologies, as well as case studies of "How the Pros Do It" to help the reader appreciate the most sophisticated levels of technology in professional theater. Praise for Digital Technical Theater Simplified "An essential reference tool for your backstage library. Easy to understand and useful to both the beginning technical director and the old pro." --Scott Finlayson, senior vice president of theatrical productions, Blue Man Group "Many of us have learned the ins and outs of digital equipment and systems on the fly and by the seat of our pants. This book is a relief and a breath of clear, helpful fresh air for academics and professionals alike." --Denise Martel, senior lecturer/producing director, Department of Theatre and Dance, University of Texas at Austin "Drew's sense of humor keeps the technical aspects light and palatable, demystifying even complex show control systems. This will be required reading for new attraction designers in my firm." --Kevin Barbee, principal, KB Creative Advisors

About the Author :
Drew Campbell has been in the entertainment business as a stage technician, designer, film lighting technician, director, and teacher for more than thirty years. He has run his own business as an industrial videographer and editor, has worked backstage on hundreds of productions, including drama, opera, dance, fashion shows, conventions, horse shows, and athletic events and has taught at San Francisco State University for seven years. He is the author of Technical Films and Television for Nontechnical People (Allworth) and lives in Los Angeles, California.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781581158564
  • Publisher: Allworth Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Allworth Press
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: High Tech Lighting, Audio, Video and More on a Low Budget
  • ISBN-10: 1581158564
  • Publisher Date: 13 Sep 2011
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 290


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