Book Description
Anyone 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.

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 ... Read more

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Robert Simpson's comprehensive volume covers all aspects of lighting control systems. It starts with two foundation chapters outlining the basics of electricity, light and electronics as they apply to lighting control. It then reviews all current artificial lightsources, and comments on their suitability for control. A section on lighting control components covers electronic and electromagnetic dimmers, ballasts and transformers. The next section reviews lighting control systems, including those for stage and entertainment, architectural applications, energy management and building control; and includes a chapter on control signals protocols. The final part is an extensive applications review, fully illustrated, covering everything from hotels and cruise ships to homes and churches; and taking in offices, factories, simulators, trains and planes on the way.

Lighting Control: technology and applicationsbrings together information not otherwise available from a single source. It is intended as a training resource within the lighting industry, both for those completely new to the subject, and for those coming to it from another technical field. It will also be useful for lighting designers, consulting engineers and electrical contractors as a reference book covering current and emerging lighting control techniques - with special emphasis on new light sources and new digital control standards. Information, case histories and illustrations for the book have been provided by many leading lighting companies and organizations in North America and Europe.

*Offers comprehensive coverage of all aspects of lighting control from live performance to architectural lighting
*Understand the background to various applications and disciplines in the lighting industry
*Discover the latest thinking and technology; illustrated in full colour ... Read more

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Comprehensive. Detailed. Practical. Set Lighting Technician's Handbook, Third Edition is a friendly, hands-on manual covering the day-to-day practices, equipment, and tricks of the trade essential to anyone doing motion picture lighting. This handbook offers a wealth of practical technical information, useful techniques, as well as aesthetic discussions.

The Set Lighting Technician's Handbook focuses on what is important when working on-set: trouble-shooting, teamwork, set protocol, and safety. It describes tricks and techniques for operating a vast array of lighting equipment including xenons, camera synchronous strobes, black lights, underwater units, lighting effects units, and many others. Since its first edition, this handy on-set reference continues to be widely adopted as a training and reference manual by union training programs as well as top university film production programs. New in the third edition is an expanded resource section, new illustrations and tables, and coverage of new lighting products and techniques for how to use them.

Expanded resources section: websites, unions, chat groups, bulletin boards, etc, plus new illustrations and tables
More advanced, concise, and comprehensive than ever
Coverage of new lighting products and techniques to help you use them ... Read more

Customer Reviews (14)

Must have
Great book, lots of detail for any working Lighting tech, or aspiring tech. Great for a indi-film makers library.

A lot of Really Good Info.
A MUST HAVE for the inside scoop into the Industry.

Great for beginners or review for experts
If your planing a career in the motion picture or television business than this book will greatly advance your technical knowledge of the business.If your an old pro at the business the book is great for a quick reference to prepare you for a shoot.

A must have, for any D.O.P
This wonderful book, covering all the major areas in lighting, in enough detail to give a solid grounding. w

While it may appear a little too technical for the absolute beginner, it does offer a solid base in knowledge for those with a little experiance wanting to expand their knowledge, and take away plenty of ideas with which they can put to trial on future set's.

If your looking to become a cinematographer; but feel there are gaps in your knowledge, get this book. I believe it to be a must have.

Everything you wanted to know about lighting Film and TV but where afraid to ask
Harry C. Box's book on Set lighting for film and TV is the most comprehensive book on the subject. He writes with humor and an insiders knowledge, while taking the time to explain things as though you where a novice. If anyone is considering a career in Film production this is a must read on their list. ... Read more

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* Qualitative graphic approach to understanding the techniques of heating, cooling, and lighting reflects the decision-making approach of architects and students.
* Useful appendices provide sun path diagrams and solar site evaluation tools. Appendices new to this edition include practical checklists of strategies and issues in evaluating energy use in the building design stage, and an annotated list of helpful sustainability videos to use in class, professional meetings, or with clients.
* A new chapter on photovoltaics discusses their use as an ideal energy source, offers design options, and case studies as well as their future role in building design.
* A new chapter on sustainable "green" design includes case studies and examples of water conservation measures, effects from energy production and consumption, and an analysis of indoor air quality.
* Mathematical formulas are excerpted from the text and appear in side boxes, so they don't cloud the text with overly-technical information. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Good Book, Easy Read
As a mechnical engineer working on energy efficient buildings, this book enabled me to step back view buildings from an architectural point of view. It is easy to read and understand and delivers relevant basic knowledge. Although there are newer books with more update information this book is a good package delivering the basics.

Great Book
Very informative and easy to read. I picked this book up to study for my Architect's License Exam and found it to be a very well rounded book. There are lots of good ideas for saving energy and good practices for building orientation and construction. There are also plans on how to build a small sun machine for testing your models. My only disappointment were the numerous typos. A good editor could have taken care of that. Otherwise good author, good info. Highly recommended.

Excellent text book for environmental system course and design studio
A very clear and concise presentation of the basic material (as stated in the title) for all architecture, construction science, and interior design undergraduate students.The three tier conceptual approach, presented at the beginning, really helps the students understand the structure of the presentation.The "key ideas" section at the end of each chapter helps the students study for my quizzes too. I have found that the appendices and bibliography are very helpful for graduate students - further study. At the beginning of the semester, an undergraqduate ID student ask me what the relevance of the story about Easter Island had for her.By the time we arrived at the chpaters on "Lighting", she told me she got it.The biggest problem with using this book in a undergraduate lecture course for design students is that the studio instructors can no longer say that the students "said they didn't get" both the sustainability issues and technical information needed to have a strong basic understanding to apply to design thinking. Now they will be forced to invent other reasons for why students are not required to fully integrate by 4th year studio and beyond - and still develop strong conceptual ideas.Among other reference text, I also found that Allen/Iano's "Studio Companion" as a supplement is helpful for further visualizing the HVAC systems and their direct application to building design thinking. The major technical weakness/omission is that it is missing one good chapter dedicated to water - hence the 4 star instead of 5 star rating in my opinion.

Oh Norbert!
Any owner of a pith helmet with attached solar-powered fan will love this book. I have only met one such person, the author. However, this book represents the most rigorous process for sustainable design that I have encountered. This is the place to start if you need LEEDs certification. ... Read more

Book Description
Formerly 'Lighting by Design', this book has been completely revised to include: * The latest advances in lighting technology* Additional information on lighting theory* Up-to-date information on European safety legislation* Greater detail on the control of light* A new layout making information easier to access Keep this book handy if you are looking for:* A thorough coverage of the latest equipment* Unique insights into design requirements* Advice on contracts and purchasing equipment* The latest safety regulations. Lighting Technology is a comprehensive guide to the basic theory and practice of lighting. It collects together in one volume a wealth of technical detail and reference data for the lighting industry. If you are a lighting practitioner involved with the stage, film, television, or still photography you will find this book a handy reference source unrivalled in its scope of information. ... Read more

Book Description
Advanced Lighting Controls is edited by Craig DiLouie and written for engineers, architects, lighting designers, electrical contractors, distributors, and building owners and managers.Advanced lighting controls, indicated by research as the "next big thing," are now mandated by the ASHRAE/IES 91.1-1999 energy standard, the basis for all state energy codes in the U.S., and are becoming the norm rather than the exception in new construction. This book provides in-depth information about the major trends, technologies, codes, and design techniques shaping the use of today's lighting control systems, including dimming, automatic switching, and global as well as personal control. ... Read more

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People have always wanted light, and until the nineteenth century the only useful source of light was flame. Electricity brought clean light without flame, and sometimes even without much heat.This book is about the ways in which people have made light to lengthen their day. It explains how oil lamps, candles, and gas lights work and, drawing on writings of the time, shows how the available lights affected daily life.The principles of all the main types of electric lights now available are described. Alongside this technical history, quotations from Aristophanes to Jane Austen, from James Boswell to Kenneth Grahame, illustrate the social importance of lighting. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

excellent survey of lighting technology
Lenghtening the Day is a survey of the history of lighting technology from ancient lamps and candles to the discharge lamps and flourescent lighting of modern times. However, the bulk of the book focuses on developments within the last couple of centuries. Bowers offers the reader three kinds of analysis: a historical overview of when, how and by whom different types of lighting were developed, a technical understanding of how different lighting technologies work and a glimpse at how they were received by the public and what it was like to live with them. One of the most interesting things about the book may be its analysis of the transitionary period, roughly 1830's to the end of the nineteenth century, between candle lighting, modern gas lighting and the advent of electric lighting.

Overall, the book is informative and entertaining. It is also well illustrated with exploded diagrams, reproductions of etchings, and a few pages of color images. Keep in mind that it's a survey; so while it will give you a great overview of modern lighting development it won't go into as much detail as some books, such as "Dark Light" by Linda Simon, which more specifically chronicles the anxieties that accompanied the use of modern lighting. ... Read more

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The first book of its kind to introduce the problems of location lighting for single camera operators and provide an insight into the technology and techniques required to solve those problems. The approach is of a basic and introductory nature, geared toward the student and trainee cameraman. Professionals needing a refresher course on the subject will also find this an invaluable reference packed with key information, theory and practical approaches to different lighting situations.

*Teaches you how to master the essentials of lighting and make professional choices in difficult location lighting conditions

*Features intruductory techniques from an experienced instructor

*Provides the solutions to everyday lighting dilemmas ... Read more

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This practical handbook highlights the latest trends in applied lighting technologies capable of providing high energy efficiency performance in buildings and industrial facilities.  It provides facts on the latest advances in lamp, ballast, luminaire and controls technologies, as well as gain important insight on the most recent developments in energy legislation.  The book provides the reader with a better understanding of the integration capabilities of lighting as a management resource tool to enhance the productivity, comfort, ambience, and overall cost effectiveness of any commercial, industrial or institutional building. It also covers the impact of lighting standards and legislation on both new lighting and upgrade decisions are also covered. ... Read more

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Visual perception is the most important of the human senses. Lack of visual perception is one of the main causes of accidents. The safety of vehicle traffic depends on how well automotive lighting supports the visual perception of the driver. This book explains the fundamentals of visual perception, like e.g. physiology of eye and brain, as well as those of automotive lighting technology, like e.g. design of headlamps and signal lights. It is an interdiciplinary approach to a fastly evolving field of science and technology, answering questions like "How does information enter our brain when driving a car?" and "What are the benefits and dangers of LED signal lighting?"

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This International Standard specifies the requirements for the approval, installation and maintenance of low-location lighting systems as defined in Chapter II-2, Regulations 28 and 41-2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS 1974), as amended in 1996, and the IMO International Code for Fire Safety Systems. ... Read more