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Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving Light in Theatre, Live Performance, Broadcast, and Entertainment

by Richard Cadena

September 2006

Intermediate to advanced

496 pages

11h 9m

English

Focal Press

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A. The Genesis of the Automated Lighting IndustryB. SynchronicityC. “If We Can Make It Change Color…“D. The Black HoleE. For Sale: Automated LightingF. Sue Me, Sue You BluesG. The Future of Automated Lighting
A. Systems OverviewB. Rigging SystemsAluminum StructuresTheatrical RiggingRigging HardwareC. Power Distribution SystemsDisconnect SwitchFeeder CableDistribution Panels and Portable Power Distribution Units (PPDUs)Overcurrent ProtectionDimmersBranch CircuitsConnectorsWorldwide Electrical Safety and Wiring CodesComplianceWire GaugesD. Data Distribution SystemsData CablesData SplittersData AmplifiersData ConvertersData TerminatorsA/B SwitchesData ConnectorsE. Control SystemsAutomated Lighting ControllersAutomated Lighting ConsolesPC-Based ControllersDedicated ControllersPlayback UnitsRemote Focus UnitsPreset StationsMedia ServersRedundant Backup SystemsF. LuminairesElectrical SystemsElectronics SystemsElectromechanical SystemsMechanical SystemsOptical SystemsCommunications Systems
A. The Flow of ElectronsB. The Relative Size of ElectronsC. The Electron Drift TheoryD. FrictionE. Conductive Properties of MaterialsF. Current ConventionG. Voltage, Current, and ResistanceH. Water and Electricity—Bad Mix, Good AnalogyI. The DC CircuitJ. Units of Measure—Current, Voltage, Resistance, PowerK. The Resistor Color CodeL. Resistor WattageM. Series ResistanceN. Parallel ResistanceO. Series/Parallel ResistanceP. Ohm’s LawQ. DC Power
A. Magnetic Lines of FluxB. Electromagnetic InductionC. Inducing CurrentD. Alternating Current
A. The Alternating Current GeneratorB. Peak ValueC. Average ValueD. The InductorE. The CapacitorF. Phase RelationshipsG. ImpedanceH. The TransformerI. AC PowerJ. Power FactorK. Three-Phase PowerL. The Three-Phase Wye ConfigurationM. Three-Phase Wye ConnectionsN. The Three-Phase Delta ConfigurationO. Electrical SafetyP. Drugs and Alcohol
A. The DiodeHalf-Wave RectificationFull-Wave RectificationB. The DC Power SupplyC. Switched-Mode Power SuppliesD. Power Supplies for Arc LampsThe Magnetic Ballast Power SupplyElectronic Switching Power Supply for Gas Discharge LampsAdvantages of Magnetic Ballast Power SuppliesDisadvantages of Magnetic Ballast Power SuppliesAdvantages of Electronic Switching Power SuppliesDisadvantages of Electronic Switching Power Supplies
A. FusesB. Circuit BreakersC. Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs)
A. Binary NumberingB. Binary OffsetC. Hexadecimal NumberingD. Digital ElectronicsE. Electronic SwitchingF. Data Transmission
A. The CPUB. MemoryC. Input/Output PortsD. The System BusE. Microprocessor ArchitectureF. Execution of a Cue
A. Stepper MotorsHybrid Stepper MotorsSingle-Phase Excitation ModeDual-Phase Excitation ModeHalf-Step ExcitationMicrosteppingResonanceStepper Motor Control SystemsB. Position Sensing and EncodingThe Mechanical StopOptical SensingHall Effect SensorsFocus CorrectionC. FansFan TypesFan Cleaning and Maintenance
A. MaterialsAluminumStainless SteelPlasticsGlassMetal FinishesB. FastenersThread StandardsPreventing Vibrational LooseningC. GearsD. Belts
A. The Incandescent LampIncandescenceGas FillHalogen LampsColor TemperatureIncandescent Lamp EfficiencyDimming Incandescent LampsB. Discharge LampsAnatomy of a Discharge LampStarting a Discharge LampHot Restrike LampsDischarge Lamp CharacteristicsLamp Life RatingsDischarge Lamp Hazards
A. Specular ReflectionB. Reflector GeometryThe Parabolic ReflectorThe Elliptical ReflectorThe Spherical ReflectorC. Reflector MaterialsD. Infrared FiltersE. Mechanical DimmingF. Optical Thin-Film FiltersThe Deposition ProcessThin-Film InterferenceFilter TypesG. Color SelectionColor WheelsColor CombiningColor MixingH. GobosMetal GobosGlass GobosI. Front-Surface MirrorsJ. Antireflective CoatingsK. EffectsL. LensesSpherical AberrationsChromatic Aberration
A. The Physical LayerB. Data CableC. DMX512 over CAT 5D. DMX ConnectorsE. TerminationF. Building a Data NetworkG. DMX512 Data Protocol
A. Alternate Start CodesReserved ASCsProprietary ASCsB. Enhanced Function TopologiesEnhanced Function 1Enhanced Function 2Enhanced Function 3Enhanced Function 4C. Bidirectional Distribution Amplifiers/Return Data CombinersD. TerminationE. Isolation
A. The RDM Physical LayerB. The RDM Discovery ProcessC. RDM Parameter MessagesNetwork Management MessagesStatus Collection MessagesRDM Information MessagesProduct Information MessagesDMX512 Setup MessagesSensor Parameter MessagesPower and Lamp Setting Parameter MessagesDisplay Setting Parameter MessagesDevice Configuration Parameter MessagesDevice Control Parameter Messages
A. The ACN Suite of ProtocolsB. ACN ElementsDevice Description LanguageDevice Management ProtocolSession Data TransportC. The ACN TransportD. Network Media
A. Common Sources of Problems: Heat, Gravity, AgeB. Preventive MaintenanceC. Cleaning Automated Lighting ComponentsD. LubricationE. TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ProceduresCommon Failures
A. The Digital Mirror DeviceB. Digital Light Processing and LEDsC. Liquid Crystal DisplaysD. Perceived BrightnessE. Lamp Technology and ProjectionF. The UHP Lamp
A. Preshow PreparationB. Backing UpC. Patching FixturesD. Preparing Fixture GroupsE. Preparing PalettesF. Program BlockingG. On-Site PreparationH. Programming CuesI. TrackingJ. Blocking CuesK. Mark CuesL. Point CuesM. PlaybackN. PrecedenceO. BuskingP. Perfecting the Craft
A. Moving Yoke FixturesB. Moving Mirror FixturesC. HybridsD. Profile Spot FixturesE. Color Wash FixturesFresnel FixturesPlano-Convex FixturesCyc Lighting FixturesF. Exterior LuminairesG. IP Ratings
A. Key LightB. Color Temperature and BalanceC. Fill Light and Back LightD. Image Projection and Beam ProjectionE. Color WashF. “Architainment”Ingress ProtectionServiceability
A. Concerts and TouringB. TheatreC. TelevisionD. Industrial Shows and Corporate EventsE. FilmF. Houses of WorshipG. NightclubsH. Cruise ShipsI. Retail
A. Computer-Aided DraftingB. RenderingC. VisualizationD. Lighting Paperwork
A. MovementB. Color ConsistencyC. Color RenderingD. Color CorrectionE. Magenta and Green BalanceF. Panning and TiltingG. Color and Gobo ChangesH. Indexing (Hysteresis)I. DimmingJ. Color MediaK. Fan and Motor NoiseL. HeatM. Thermal Load CalculationsN. Remote-Controlled Followspots
A. Digital Lighting LuminairesB. Media ServersC. Content DevelopmentD. Display Devices

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This book is dedicated to Noe Cadena, an extraordinary father, husband, little league coach, marathon runner, and engineer, who gave of his mind, body, and spirit to provide for his family and give them every opportunity he could. Dad, you are my inspiration.