Designing with Light - Softcover

Gillette, J. Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0073514152 ISBN 13: 9780073514154

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2007

Synopsis

This comprehensive survey of the practical and aesthetic aspects of basic stage lighting design treats its subject as an art closely integrated with that of the director, actor, and playwright, and as a craft that provides practical solutions for the manipulation of stage space. An eight-page color section provides a discussion of the practical applications of color theory as well as an analysis of the color choices for the lighting design of an actual production. Numerous illustrations of technical tools, equipment, and exemplary play designs visualize designing with light for students

About this title

About the Author

J. Michael Gillette is a Professor Emeritus from the School of Theatre, Film and Television at the University of Arizona.  In addition to being the author of the eight editions of Theatrical Design and Production, Gillette has authored seven editions of Designing With Light and co-authored the third edition of Stage Scenery: Its Construction and Rigging.  He authored numerous articles and technical presentations on theatrical design and production for a variety of professional organizations and journals.  During his career he taught technical production, stage lighting, sound for the theatre, scene design, cinematography, media lighting.  He also designed sets, lights, sound and projections for numerous academics and professional productions.  He also authored a published novel and screenplay.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0073514152
• ISBN 13: 9780073514154
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 384