Lighting technology : a guide for television, film, and theatre / Brian Fitt and Joe Thornley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fitt, Brian.

Contributor:

Thornley, Joe.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cinematography--Lighting.

Cinematography.

Television--Lighting.

Television.

Stage lighting.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (309 pages)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford [England] ; Boston : Focal Press, 2002.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Lighting Technology A Guide For Television, Film And Theatre; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; 2 Lighting The Subject; 2.1 Basic Lighting; 2.2 Choice Of Light Sources And Luminaires; 2.3 Lighting Systems; 3 Theory Of Light; 3.1 Electromagnetic Spectrum; 3.2 F-Number (F-Stop); 3.3 The Eye; 3.4 Colour Perception; 3.5 Spectral Output Of Sources; 3.6 Filters; 3.7 Conversion Of Light In Film And TV Cameras; 4 Light Measurements; 4.1 Units, Terminology And Calculations; 4.2 Laws - Inverse Square And Cosine; 4.3 Polar Diagrams And Their Interpretation

4.4 The Measurement Of Colour Temperature; 4.5 Types Of Meter; 5 Light Sources; 5.1 Incandescent Sources; 5.2 Discharge Sources; 5.3 Control Of Discharge Sources; 5.4 Xenon Discharge Lamp; 5.5 Fluorescent Lamps; 5.6 Light Emitting Diodes; 6 Luminaires; 6.1 Optical Design Theory; 6.2 Reflection And Refraction; 6.3 Reflector Designs; 6.4 Luminaire Types; 6.5 Special Designs; 6.6 Fluorescent Lighting; 6.7 Battery Hand Lamps; 6.8 Assessment Of Luminaires; 6.9 Centre Of Gravity (C Of G) Considerations; 6.10 Ventilation; 6.11 The Carbon Arc; 7 Lighting Suspension Systems

7.1 Suspension And Why It Is Needed; 7.2 Grid Systems; 7.3 Pantographs; 7.4 Counterweight Bars; 7.5 Motorised Barrel Winches; 7.6 Monopoles; 7.7 System Controls; 7.8 Rigging Monopoles And Pantographs; 7.9 Loading Barrel Winches; 7.10 Rigging Luminaires; 8 Dimming And Control; Introduction; 8.1 Theory Of Dimmers; 8.2 Problems In Practice; 8.3 Dimmer Types; 8.4 Protecting Dimmers; 8.5 Dimmer Rooms And Switchgear; 8.6 Distributed Dimmers; 8.7 Control Systems; 8.8 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive; 9 Studio Technical Design; Introduction; 9.1 Project Team; 9.2 Safety Requirements

9.3 Greenfield Sites And The Refurbishment Of Existing Premises; 9.4 Building Construction - How It Can Be Influenced; 9.5 Structural Loads; 9.6 Television Studio Requirements; 9.7 The Smaller Studio; 9.8 Air Conditioning Requirements; 9.9 Power Requirements; 9.10 Acoustic Requirements; 10 Lighting For Locations And Sport; Introduction; 10.1 Location Lighting; 10.2 Electrical Distribution; 10.3 Generators; 10.4 Trussing And Support Systems; 10.5 Lighting For Sports; 11 Motorised Lights; Introduction; 11.1 Luminaires; 11.2 Digital Projection; 11.3 TV Lighting; 11.4 System Control

11.5 Studio Installations; 11.6 Grid System Functions; 12 Electrical Distribution; Introduction; 12.1 Sub-Station And Switchgear; 12.2 Power And Balance For Three Phases; 12.3 Distribution Systems; 12.4 Distribution Problems; 12.5 Distribution Sockets; 12.6 Fuses And Circuit Breakers; 12.7 Meters; 12.8 Distribution On The'Set'; 13 Working Lights And Emergency Systems; Introduction; 13.1 Types Of Sources; 13.2 Integrating The System; 13.3 Lighting In Control Areas And Dressing Rooms; 13.4 Emergency Systems; 14 Safety; 14.1 General Measures For Safety; 14.2 Luminaires And EN 60598-2-17 (BS4533); 4.3 The Supply Of Machinery (Safety) Regulations

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 290) and index.

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

9786611012427

9781136083501

1136083502

9781281012425

1281012424

9780080496146

0080496148

OCLC:

437182113

Publisher Number:

YE22803

9780240516516

9781136083495