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Control Systems for Live Entertainment John Huntington (Full Professor at New York City Technical College and Associate Professor at Yale School of Drama.)

Control Systems for Live Entertainment By John Huntington (Full Professor at New York City Technical College and Associate Professor at Yale School of Drama.)

Control Systems for Live Entertainment by John Huntington (Full Professor at New York City Technical College and Associate Professor at Yale School of Drama.)

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Summary

Contains information about how control systems and computers are used in the live entertainment arena. This book explains what goes on behind the scenes and inside the machines to bring bold visions to life in real-world settings. It covers the basics of control systems, data communications, and networks, including EIA serial standards, and more.

Control Systems for Live Entertainment Summary

Control Systems for Live Entertainment by John Huntington (Full Professor at New York City Technical College and Associate Professor at Yale School of Drama.)

Control Systems for Live Entertainment provides essential information for technicians, engineers and designers interested in how control systems and computers are used in the live entertainment arena. Specifically covering control for lighting, lasers, sound, video, film projection, stage machinery, animatronics, special effects and pyrotechnics for theatre, concerts, theme parks, themed-retail, cruise ships, museums, corporate and other events.

Drawing on his extensive experience in the field and classroom, author John Huntington clearly explains everything that goes on behind the scenes and inside the machines to bring bold visions to life in real-world settings.

Control Systems for Live Entertainment Reviews

"If you're interested in how control systems and computers are used in the live entertainment arena, then John Huntington's latest book will not disappoint."- Lighting and Sound International, December 2000

"Drawing on his extensive experience in the field and classroom, John Huntignton clearly explains everything that goes on behind the scenes and inside the machines to bring bold visions to life in real-world settings." - Lighting and Sound International, December 2000

"If, however, you are a practicing engineer in the entertainment business involved in control systems, or even an eager beginner, then you'll want this on your shelf...this book is a wealth of information on most types of control system." - Lighting and Sound, June 2004

About John Huntington (Full Professor at New York City Technical College and Associate Professor at Yale School of Drama.)

A trusted expert in the field of entertainment control, show control, and sound and lighting systems, John Huntington has worked with major companies and venues throughout the industry including The Metropolitan Opera, Radio City Music Hall, Production Arts Lighting, Associates and Ferren, Thoughtful Designs/PRG, and the Tribeca Film Festival. He has had more than 40 articles published in magazines such as Entertainment Design, Lighting and Sound America, Live Design, Lighting Dimensions, TD&T and Theatre Crafts. He is a full Professor at New York City College of Technology/CUNY, and an adjunct Professor at the Yale School of Drama. He consults through his company Zircon Designs, is a member of IATSE Local #1, and was a Subject Matter Expert for the ESTA ETCP Entertainment Electrician certification exam. He lives and works in New York City. A trusted expert in the field of entertainment control, show control, and sound and lighting systems, John Huntington has worked with major companies and venues throughout the industry including The Metropolitan Opera, Radio City Music Hall, Production Arts Lighting, Associates and Ferren, Thoughtful Designs/PRG, and the Tribeca Film Festival. He has had more than 40 articles published in magazines such as Entertainment Design, Lighting and Sound America, Live Design, Lighting Dimensions, TD&T and Theatre Crafts. He is a full Professor at New York City College of Technology/CUNY, and an adjunct Professor at the Yale School of Drama. He consults through his company Zircon Designs, is a member of IATSE Local #1, and was a Subject Matter Expert for the ESTA ETCP Entertainment Electrician certification exam. He lives and works in New York City.

Table of Contents

General Control Concepts; Electrical Control System Basics; Numbering Systems; General Datacom Concepts; Physical Communications Media; Point-to-Point Interfaces; Lighting; Lasers; Sound; Video; Computer Presentation; Film Projection; Stage Machinery; Animatronics; Fog, Smoke, Fire, and Water; Pyrotechnics; SMPTE Time Code; MIDI Time Code; MIDI Show Control; MIDI Machine Control; SDX; General Network Concepts; Common Network Protocols; IEEE 802.3--"Ethernet"; Other LANs; System Design Concepts; Typical Commercial Show Controllers; A Theatrical Thunderstorm; Put on a Happy Face; Film at 11; Ten-Pin Alley; It's an Itchy World after All; Useful Tables; System Troubleshooting Guidelines; Contact Information

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Control Systems for Live Entertainment by John Huntington (Full Professor at New York City Technical College and Associate Professor at Yale School of Drama.)
John Huntington (Full Professor at New York City Technical College and Associate Professor at Yale School of Drama.)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2000-05-10
440
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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