A practical guide that will, better than any other book on the subject, help the LD get his or her design realized in the most professional and efficient manner. -Peter Maradudin, Lighting Dimensions Magazine The best parts of the book work because they rely on understanding concepts, not remembering good advice. You dont have to remember, because you have understood. - Nick Hunt, Focus - The journal of the Association of Lighting Designers Finally! Shelley has taken the basic concept of focus coverage and given it a name: The Slinky Method! Bravo, Mr. Shelley. --Ms. Martha Mountain, George Mason University This is a must read for any student who is seriously interested in lighting design. --Cindy Limauro, Carnegie Melon University This is hands-down the best book Ive ever read regarding the process of designing and executing a lighting design. Other books do wonderful jobs of discussing instruments and electrical aspects, or how to create a design, but very few discuss the day-to-day paperwork and personal interactions involved in getting that design executed. --Steven Haworth, Lighting Designer Steve Shelley, by taking a chronological approach to light design, illustarates exactly what goes into a successful design. He defines his terms, explains why he does things, and provides anecdotes and insights that make the book entertaining and easy to read. --Norm Johnson, Director Описание: A guide to stage lighting. It features the step-by-step technical tools for getting the job done along with real-life examples of projects from start to finish. It covers deduction of the research, production meetings, and personal choices that result in evolution of the core lighting design documents. It includes over 60 topics and forums.