Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1 An Introduction to Light in Performance Chapter 2 An Introduction to the Tools of Lighting Chapter 3 Describing Performance Lighting Chapter 4 From Text to Concept Chapter 5 Evolving the Concept Chapter 6 From Concert to Lighting Plan Chapter 7 Plans, Paperwork and Patching Chapter 8 Working in the Performance Space, Part I Chapter 9 Working in the Performance Space, Part II Chapter 10 Through the Opening Night and Beyond Chapter 11 Career Progression Appendix Index

Promotional Information

A second edition of the widely used and well-received Performance Lighting Design, this is a practical guide to the art and technique of lighting for the stage.

About the Author

Nick Moran is a practising lighting designer and leads the lighting courses at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, UK.

Reviews

This book has to be essential reading for any potential student of lighting design because it manages to combine the aesthetic with technique so successfully. The descriptions of the objectives of lighting design as a creative medium not only inform the student but also inform all the various aspects of theatrical collaboration that makes performance work. There’s much to be gained from reading this book for directors, set and costume designers, performers and indeed anyone who is intrigued by our mysterious artform
*Peter Mumford, international lighting designer*

Nick Moran’s book is a great guide to the subject of how to design light for the stage (or other performance space). It is perfect for anyone studying the art and craft of lighting both designers and technicians as it covers both how and why to make lighting decisions… it is easy to dip in and out of the book for reference as well as reading it through for an overview of current lighting practice.
*Nick Peel, Lecturer in lighting design and technology, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, UK*

Impressive ... the author goes carefully through all the minutiae of production and design, through to opening night and beyond, with more big green boxes for HSE and other detailed asides. The updated pictures in the later sections are very useful ... ready to equip its readers with the knowledge to face the LED and moving light era.
*FOCUS Magazine*