An Introduction to Stage Lighting Techniques - 2 DVDs - ANY REGION

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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 demystifies 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 - FOCUSING - PLOTTING

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 British Library

The National Theatre UK

The Boston Opera House

The National Theatre Prague

The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts

NOTE: These DVDs are "Any Region" and will play on any DVD player