Stage Lighting Step by Step: The Complete Guide on Setting the Stage With Light to Get Dramatic Results

The essential guide for those who need to light a stage for dramatic results. This complete reference covers everything beginners and aspiring professionals must know, including:

* Basic electrical theory and rigging lights; creating special effects on a budget
* The fundamentals of light designing, from lighting plans, working with directors and using the scripts for ideas, to how to set and light a show in a variety of settings
* The secrets to creating "atmosphere," and how to get the most out of available equipment

Plus, a lighting equipment directory and glossary of terms ensure that light designers have all the information they'll need right at their fingertips.

Graham Walters is a professional lighting director, writer and teacher. He has worked on a variety of theater and television productions and has written plays for television. He lives in the United Kingdom.