An Introduction to Stage Lighting Techniques - 2 DVD Box Set - Any Region
~ Graham Walne *** Was £99.99 - Now £65.00 ***
Internationally acclaimed Lighting Designer Graham Walne
brings his wealth of professional experience to this
easy-to-use essential learning resource
In this unique Two DVD presentation he demistifies the
whole process of Stage Lighting from start to finish
These programmes are easy to understand and are clearly
targeted at sharing expert tuition with students of 14+
The contents are fully comprehensive - as are the
accompanying written education file notes - and encompass the
following topics -
DISC ONE
CONCEPT - PLANNING - EQUIPMENT
the purpose of lighting
identifying the style and limitations
creative resources
experimenting with scale models
the lighting designer's role in the production team
assessing the set
creating the section
acting area and blob plans
colour … misconceptions
the effect on skin and pigment using dimming
types of lights in use
demonstration of spots, floods and fresnels
gobos and diffusion
rehearsals
a visit to the theatre
drawing up the final plan
DISC TWO
RIGGING - FOCUSSING - PLOTTING
USEFUL TECHNIQUES
assessing the space
meeting the chief electrician
rigging the lights
focussing the lights
flashing through & creating the ‘cheat sheet’
types of plotting sessions
manual & memory systems
dimmer levels & their intensity
demo plotting session
plotting
use of the follow spot
the use of practicals on stage
lighting projections
gobos, stars, effects wheels
split colour, gauze, smoke
From professional theatres to amateur dramatics, from secondary schools
to universities, opera houses to libraries, these DVDs are providing
vital and accessible information where often none exists
Within two quality programmes, the entire world of lighting
design is opened before you. The DVDs come complete with a free
educational resource file, allowing lecturers and individuals alike
to structure the learning programme to suit each and every need
Current users include -
Strand America
The National Theatre Prague
The Boston Opera House
The National Theatre UK
The British Library
The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts
These DVDs are "Any Region" and will play on any DVD player
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