Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (528 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415714834 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 338 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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Speed Daemon said Excellent Reference. Many, many years ago I was an aspiring sound engineer with one big problem: the lighting gear. Back then a dimmer pack would wreak havoc with the PA system, creating unwanted buzzes and noise. Thanks to a high school electronics class, I learned enough about AC "mains" power distribution to start building my own power systems that isolated the a. "Buy. This. Book." according to Andrew Kurcan. As a studio lighting guy turned Technical Director I quickly found out there was a lot I didn't really know about electricity. Once you leave behind engineered drops of 20-60A stagepins, the world gets complicated quite a bit. And, for liabilitiy's sake, most electricians won't go into too great of detail. But - you NEED to know this stuff if yo. EXCELLENT technical explanations; picks up where Harry Box stops. This is an absolutely A+ book for any lighting technician who's interested in the principles behind what we're doing, or who hopes to do any technical troubleshooting at all. Cadena picks up where Harry Box leaves off--this book has very minimal (one chapter) practical set skills, but goes into great detail explaining the WHY. It also has a coup
He has written many articles about lighting for Lighting & Sound America, Lighting & Sound International, Protocol, PLSN, CX, and Technologies for Worship magazines, and he is the founder of the Academy of Production Technology. He is also an ETCP Recognized Trainer, and he is currently the technical editor for PLASA.. He has worked on concert tours, television, and theatre, and he has designed dozens of lighting systems for permanent installations and c
It not only reinforces the fundamentals of electricity, power distribution, and electrical safety, but also explains the latest developments in technology for the live entertainment professional and aspiring professional. Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician is the only reference on the market that covers these differences, explaining what entertainment electricians and technicians need to know and why. The application of electricity for the theatre, concert stage, television studio, or any other production environment differs from that of a residence or commercial building. Written by an Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) Recognized trainer, this reference supports practicing electricians and technicians, and provides new technicians the assistance needed for a successful career in the entertainment industry.
He has worked on concert tours, television, and theatre, and he has designed dozens of lighting systems for permanent installations and concert tours. About the AuthorRichard Cadena is a freelance lighting designer, lighting consultant, and the author of Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving Light, Lighting Design for Modern Houses of Worship, Electricity for Entertainment Electricians & Technicians, and Focus on Lighting Technology. He is also an ETCP Recognized Trainer, and he is currently the technical editor for PLASA.. He has written many articles about lighting for Lighting & Sound America, Lighting & Sound International, Protocol, PLSN, CX, and Technologies for Worship magazines, and he is the founder of the Academy of Production Technology