September 2006
Intermediate to advanced
496 pages
11h 9m
English
book
Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving Light in Theatre, Live Performance, Broadcast, and Entertainment
by Richard Cadena
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Chapter 27
Design Issues
Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.—Christopher Columbus
Automated lighting has a certain appeal; its robotic movements and projection changing, color changing, and effects capabilities are irresistible to many lighting designers. Having all that power available at the tips of your fingers can be both exhilarating and overwhelming all at once. Even so, it is not a panacea for all issues in lighting design, nor does every situation call for every effect known to lighting. There are many pitfalls and situations to be avoided when working with automated lighting. There are also many good ways to use its power to maximum benefit.
Movement
One of the most common pitfalls of automated lighting is having ...