Control Systems for Live Entertainment

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Control Systems for Live Entertainment by John Huntington

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.
"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
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.
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ISBN 13 9780240803487
ISBN 10 0240803485
Title Control Systems for Live Entertainment
Author John Huntington
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2000-05-10
Number of pages 440
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.