Stage Lighting: The Technician's Guide (2nd Edition) by Skip Mort

This new edition has some useful additions and updates. LED technology is now covered in detail, as are popular CAD programs for lighting. More US terminology underlines the globalisation of the industry, acknowledging that technicians are increasingly likely to work internationally. The key role of the programmer is also examined in more detail.

The book is carefully structured into three sections covering all aspects of stage lighting in the 21st century: the lighting technician, the lighting designer and lighting resources, which includes technical information and a huge range of useful websites from the Health and Safety Executive to manufacturers and suppliers. This section also includes links to online video resources which cover the basics of the book; these would be a great tool for school or college teachers – there is even space to make your own notes as you learn.