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Pre-show - About the CD & Author

Act I - Fundamentals
indentAn introduction to the world through light.
indentAn overview of what will be covered on the CD.
indentThe functions of light and the properties that affect them.
indentAn explanation of the basic lighting concepts. How we use lighting in the theatre.
indentElectricity and power.
indentAn explanation of how electricity works, how it gets to the theatre, and how it sets certain limits on what we can do as designers.
indentLenses, reflectors and instrumentation.
indentA look at the standard equipment we use in the theatre.

Act II - The Process
indentAngles and basic light systems.
indentA look at how we create “normal lighting” using angles.
indentDesigner's tool; scale rule & introduction to drafting.
indentA look at the lightplot; what and how it communicates.
indentDesigner's tool; the lightplot.
indentA look at the lightplot; what and how it communicates.
indentLighting Control.
indentA brief overview of the history of lighting, an introduction to lightboards, and a video introduction to DMX and “intelligent fixtures”.
indentColor.
indentHow color in light is different than color in pigment. The difference between additive and subtractive color mixing.
indentCues and levels, Tech. Weekend.
indentAn explanation of “tech. weekend”, scheduling, and what the designer is expected to do.

Act III - Considerations
indentThe eye
indentA look at how the physical characteristics of the human eye effect how we approach lighting.
indentProduction analysis
indentHow to begin designing the lighting for a specific play, and the beginning paperwork that makes this process easier.
indentOther design elements
indentHow to take the other elements into account when preparing the lighting for a production.
indentDeveloping the design.
indentTaking your analysis of the play, the other design element, and getting to the task at hand: Designing the lighting.
indentLight as scenery and special effects.
indentCycs, Projections, Snow, Ice, Rain Curtains, Haze and Fog.

Act IV - Available Tools
indentMini Light Lab
indentAn interactive / onscreen lighting lab where the user controls lights in the 11 basic lighting positions; including intensity and color.
indentSoftPlot
indentA tutorial for one of today’s best CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) programs available for lighting designers. A demo of the software is also supplied on the CD for Windows only.
indentPortfolios and resumes
indentGuidelines for taking production photographs, interview tips, and a resume template is included.
indentGlossary of lighting terminology

Act V - Projects
indent"Foxhole"
indentA very short play used as an example for concept & color key development.
indent"Case 457"
indentA complete lighting design project (including a script, groundplan, costume renderings, videotaped rehearsal and budget).
indent"A Night for Conversation"
indentA complete lighting design project (including a script, groundplan, costume renderings, videotaped rehearsal and budget).
indentPost-show - Credits



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