The assistant lighting designer's toolkit

Author

• McMills, Anne E

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

New York: Focal Press, 2014

Language

English

ISBN

9780415711210

Series

Subject(s)

• STAGE LIGHTING

Notes

. Bibliography: p. 415-419. Index: p. 421-436

Abstract

What are the do's and don'ts of being a good assistant lighting designer?
What are focus tapes, and how do I use them?
What is the best method for creating a magic sheet?
What should be found in every assistant's kit?
How do I make that first important leap into this professional career?

Answer these questions and many more with The Assistant Lighting Designer's Toolkit. This definitive guide unlocks the insider-secrets used to succeed as a professional assistant lighting designer (ALD) - whether choosing assisting as a career or while transitioning to another. This book outlines, step-by-step, the challenges the ALD faces during every phase of production. Never before has a resource existed that views the design process through the eyes of the assistant.

Intermingled among the nuts and bolts of the paperwork and essential procedures, top industry professionals reveal tips for personal survival in this challenging career - both domestically and abroad as well as in other careers in lighting. Within these pages are the industry secrets rarely taught in school!

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xviii, 436 p.

Dimension

24 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

pt. 1. The profession : Understanding assisting ; The tools required ; Production personnel ; Unions --
pt. 2. The process : Design prep ; Load-In ; Tech ; Previews and performances --
pt. 3. The paperwork : Pre-production paperwork ; Tech process paperwork --
pt. 4. The industry : U.S.-based employment opportunities --
Working outside the United States ; Working in industries outside of theatre --
pt. 5. The life : Working as an independent contractor --
Appendix A: Step-by-step assistant's checklist --
Appendix B: Design package checklist --
Appendix C: Assistant's kit checklist --
Appendix D: Electronic folder organization --
Appendix E: Site survey measurements --
Appendix F: Sample shop order --
Appendix G: Sample cover letter and resumé --
Appendix H: Contributing lighting designers and associates --
Appendix I: Product websites.

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