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Entertainment Electronics Health and Safety Corporate Event Production Anton Woodward Management for Tour and – Eff ective, face-to-face, corporate 154pp £15.95 ISBN: 9781904031819 Production Managers and communication or Reaching ‘The guy Electronic engineering at the back, with bad eyesight - who’d in theatres has become Self-Employment in the Live rather be in the bar’ quite prevalent in Music and Events Industry David Clement 324pp £29.95 recent years, whether Chris Hannam 136pp £11.95 for lighting, sound, ISBN: 9781904031840 ISBN: 9781904031864 A real-world insight auto-mation or props Two books in one: into a specifi c industry – so it has become an Health and Safety sector: Corporate Regulars increasingly important Management for Event Production – the skill for the theatre Tour and Production technician to possess. business of face-to-face Managers is designed to . What This book is intended communication give simple, basic health it actually feels like to to give the theatre technician a good grasp and safety information work in live events. The of the fundamental principles of electronics to bands, artists, tour, subtitle of ‘Reaching the without getting too bogged down with maths stage and production guy at the back with bad so that many of the mysteries of electronics managers, crew chiefs, eyesight – who’d rather are revealed. heads of department, be in the bar’ encapsulates the producer’s supervisors or line managers and has been Technical Marketing challenge of creating an equally memorable designed as a follow on from Health And experience for all attendees. – Ideas for Engineers Safety in the Live Music and Event Technical Structured around the project timeline – from Contents David Brooks. 376pp £26.95 Production Industry. It will also be of use to receipt of a brief, to creative response and local crew companies, especially their crew ISBN: 9781904031857 pitching, through pre-production design and chiefs and managers. When Technical planning to creating and directing the show on The second book is Self-Employment Marketing Techniques the day – the book is full of industry anecdotes, was published in 2000, in the Live Music and Events Industry over 160 reference images, useful tips and marketing was poised on A Guide for the Self-Employed and those who page: 2 guidelines. The stage-by-stage process of this month the thresholdEntertainment of a new use the services of the Self-Employed Technoloy The ABTT held its annual etnow’s camera at the era. What advertising designing an engaging and truly eff ective live and design agencies Vectorworks for Theatre event. then termed ‘new media’ Steve Macluskie 232pp £23.95 A Theatric Miscellany was merely a glimpse ISBN: 9781904031826 £15.95 annual expo held in Paris, of whatPress was to follow as Book Catalogue Christmas event, sponsored An essential reference Francis Reid 154pp the Internet came to dominate and transform manual for anyone ISBN: 9781904031871 the way we did things. The author coined the using Vectorworks in the This book is about Jobs and term Technical Marketing to describe a new Theatre Industry. This memories. Some of way of2016 operating for businesses now and how they book coversin everything circulation them are highlights of and by ETC, at the New London 24/25 November marketed their products and services on a from introducing the the author’s life. Recall global platform. ‘Technical Marketing – Ideas basic tools to creating of other, more routine for Engineers’ retains a major opening section 3D design concepts events, is triggered by Careers pages: 6/27 covering traditional marketing theory and then and using worksheets discovery of a cache of in thefeaturing second section demonstrates how online to calculateten stock usage new titlessundry articles. A few from Theatre ET’s John Offord was and offl ine techniques can be integrated into and lighting design make predictions that an eff ective marketing communications plan. paperwork. A highly visual style using hundreds are still relevant but most The fi nal section of the book reviews the still of high resolution screen images makes this guess the future wrongly. evolvingnew possibilities of digital and marketing which aestablished very easy book to follow whether novice or Either way, theyauthors. make a small contribution to there with his camera. Web is beginning to rewrite the rules of marketing. experienced user. history. Technical Standards for Places Health and Safety in the Live Music and of Entertainment (2015) Event Technical Production Industry ABTT 366pp A4 £60.00 Chris Hannam 74pp £12.95 ISBN:page: 9781904031833 13 ISBN: 9781904031802 page: 21 page: 24 Directory page: 27 to 31 Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment This book covers the real basics of health and safety in the live details the necessary physical standards required music and event production industry in a simple jargon free for entertainment venues. Known in the industry manner that can also be used as the perfect student course note as the “Yellow Book” the latest completely revised accompaniment to the various safety passport schemes that now edition was fi rst published in June 2015. exist in our industry.
13 City Theatrical Launches SHoW DMX SHoW Baby 6 City Theatrical has launched the latest version of its popular wireless DMX/RDM transceiver, SHoW DMX SHoW Baby 6. SHoW DMX SHoW Baby 6 gives users a sixth SHoW ID to broadcast on, for the first time allowing SHoW Baby users access to CTI’s innovative Maximum Bandwidth Technology. Maximum Bandwidth Technology allows SHoW Baby 6 to broadcast in the area of Wi-Fi channel 14, which is not used in the US and is not heavily used in other countries, thereby allowing users to avoid the more crowded areas of the 2.4GHz band. More on page 11 January 2016 contents this month
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Entertainment Electronics Health and Safety Corporate Event Production Anton Woodward Management for Tour and – Eff ective, face-to-face, corporate 154pp £15.95 ISBN: 9781904031819 Production Managers and communication or Reaching ‘The guy Electronic engineering at the back, with bad eyesight - who’d page : 5 in theatres has become Self-Employment in the Live rather be in the bar’ quite prevalent in Music and Events Industry David Clement 324pp £29.95 recent years, whether Chris Hannam 136pp £11.95 for lighting, sound, ISBN: 9781904031840 ISBN: 9781904031864 A real-world insight auto-mation or props Two books in one: into a specifi c industry – so it has become an Health and Safety sector: Corporate increasingly important Management for Event Production – the skill for the theatre Tour and Production technician to possess. business of face-to-face Managers is designed to . What This book is intended communication give simple, basic health it actually feels like to to give the theatre technician a good grasp and safety information work in live events. The of the fundamental principles of electronics to bands, artists, tour, subtitle of ‘Reaching the without getting too bogged down with maths stage and production guy at the back with bad so that many of the mysteries of electronics managers, crew chiefs, eyesight – who’d rather are revealed. heads of department, be in the bar’ encapsulates the producer’s supervisors or line managers and has been Technical Marketing challenge of creating an equally memorable designed as a follow on from Health And experience for all attendees. – Ideas for Engineers Safety in the Live Music and Event Technical Structured around the project timeline – from David Brooks. 376pp £26.95 Production Industry. It will also be of use to receipt of a brief, to creative response and local crew companies, especially their crew ISBN: 9781904031857 pitching, through pre-production design and chiefs and managers. When Technical planning to creating and directing the show on The second book is Self-Employment Marketing Techniques the day – the book is full of industry anecdotes, was published in 2000, in the Live Music and Events Industry over 160 reference images, useful tips and marketing was poised on A Guide for the Self-Employed and those who guidelines. The stage-by-stage process of the threshold of a new use the services of the Self-Employed era. What advertising designing an engaging and truly eff ective live and design agencies Vectorworks for Theatre event. then termed ‘new media’ Steve Macluskie 232pp £23.95 A Theatric Miscellany was merely a glimpse ISBN: 9781904031826 of what was to follow as An essential reference Francis Reid 154pp £15.95 the Internet came to dominate and transform manual for anyone ISBN: 9781904031871 the way we did things. The author coined the using Vectorworks in the This book is about term Technical Marketing to describe a new Theatre Industry. This memories. Some of page : 6 way of operating for businesses and how they book covers everything them are highlights of marketed their products and services on a from introducing the the author’s life. Recall global platform. ‘Technical Marketing – Ideas basic tools to creating of other, more routine for Engineers’ retains a major opening section 3D design concepts events, is triggered by covering traditional marketing theory and then and using worksheets discovery of a cache of in the second section demonstrates how online to calculate stock usage sundry articles. A few and offl ine techniques can be integrated into and lighting design make predictions that an eff ective marketing communications plan. paperwork. A highly visual style using hundreds are still relevant but most The fi nal section of the book reviews the still of high resolution screen images makes this guess the future wrongly. evolving possibilities of digital marketing which a very easy book to follow whether novice or Either way, they make a small contribution to is beginning to rewrite the rules of marketing. experienced user. history.
Technical Standards for Places Health and Safety in the Live Music and of Entertainment (2015) Event Technical Production Industry ABTT 366pp A4 £60.00 Chris Hannam 74pp £12.95 ISBN: 9781904031833 ISBN: 9781904031802 Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment This book covers the real basics of health and safety in the live details the necessary physical standards required music and event production industry in a simple jargon free for entertainment venues. Known in the industry manner that can also be used as the perfect student course note as the “Yellow Book” the latest completely revised accompaniment to the various safety passport schemes that now edition was fi rst published in June 2015. exist in our industry.
13 page : 6 21 ABTT Hold a Christmas Party 2015 The Association of British Theatre Technicians held its annual Christmas event, sponsored by ETC, at the New London Theatre on December 4. ET’s John Offord was there with his pocket picture recording machine.
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ETC announces new Stage Technologies Automates Elf at management roles in Italy Dominion ETC Italy’s Daniele Peroni and Stage Technologies have provided the automation for London’s newest smash Davide Gabbani have moved hit musical Elf. The cleverly engineered stage show and heart-warming winter into new management positions, tale is currently sprinkling a huge helping of festive cheer over the West End following the untimely passing of and features extensive automation throughout. Fulvio Cotogni, ETC’s long-time Stage Technologies have supplied winches for four automated floor tracks regional manager for Southern which are used throughout the show to track on and off, and a huge variety of Europe and the Middle East. trucks, furniture and props for every scene in the show. The production also Peroni will step into the role of incorporates the 200sq.m of steel show deck and track system designed and south west Europe regional sales built by Delstar Engineering for the initial run in 2014-2015. manager, while Gabbani will take For the show’s run at the Dominion Theatre, Stage Technologies was tasked on the title of south east Europe with creating a much more complex series of automation effects than had been regional sales manager. used previously at the Theatre Royal Plymouth and Bord Gais Theatre in Dublin. With these promotions, ETC Ted Moore, director of rental services at Stage Technologies, commented: “It’s can provide more concentrated great working with Michael Rose and his fantastic team again. After several support for the Southern seasons of ‘White Christmas’ and now the second season of ‘Elf’ it has become European market. “Davide and Daniele’s new roles will allow a Christmas institution for all of us at Stage Technologies.” them to focus more proactively on Elf the musical is based the on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit starring their individual regions, and work Will Ferrell. The story is based on the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan more closely with our dealers and child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back distributors in those markets,” to the North Pole. Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his explains ETC vice president of birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true sales Mark Vassallo. “Davide meaning of Christmas. and Daniele are both very bright Stage Technologies automation engineer Charlotte Lockyer said of the and extremely enthusiastic automation: “A particular highlight is the truck used for the scene in Macy’s about becoming regional sales Department Store. The truck weighs almost two tonnes and we are able to track managers. I will really enjoy it on and off stage using one of our floor tracks which has been adapted slightly working with both of them in their to be able to pull such a significant weight.” new sales management roles.” Elf is a wonderful example of beautifully crafted stage automation at its very best and a true reflection of what Stage Technologies can turn around in a very In picture: Daniele Peroni and short space of time. Davide Gabbani. www.etcconnect.com www.stagetech.com
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New look for wysiwyg TiMax Transforms the Stanislavsky Theatre in R36 Moscow Moscow’s Stanislavsky Theatre bears a rich cultural history and significance for the people of the city. Having recently undergone a technical overhaul, the theatre has opened its doors once again with an impressive sound system which includes, amongst other upgrades, a TiMax2 SoundHub-S48 audio delay-matrix plus a four-sensor/20-tag TiMax Tracker performer tracking wysiwyg R36 lighting design and system, all supplied by Moscow’s Audio Solutions. previsualisation software from CAST Going by the name of Electrotheatre, in homage to one Software now has a completely revised of the first pre-revolutionary Russian movie theatres and enchanting look as well as highly that occupied the same building in 1915, the theatre’s current art director Boris Yukhananov is anticipated compatibility improvements. determined to combine truly avant-garde traditions with classical Russian theatre art. wysiwyg R36 will deliver highly efficient and The theatre has three main performance spaces, including the foyer which is often open for accurate looks to any design. Depending on lectures, book presentations, discussions and children’s plays. requirements, wysiwyg R36 will be available The TiMax Soundhub is located in the ‘Transformer’ Hall, so named as it is the main performance as three, six or 12 month lease and also for space and, as Alexander Mikhlin, Electrotheatre Stanislavsky’s chief sound engineer explains: purchase as of December 2015. The new “Can be transformed according to the requirements of the current show.” release is free for all wysiwyg members in Mikhlin continues: “We present much contemporary art, so a lot of modern technology is used. good standing. Key additions include a new TiMax helps us to make animated surround audio effects, to have a lot of different sound graphical user interface, customisable work sources, to create dynamic three-dimensional sound fields.” He adds: “And with TiMax Tracker layouts, and many importing improvements. fully automating the performers’ radio-mic localisation we are able to achieve a high degree of Key to the new release, wysiwyg has realism and intimacy in our productions.” increased compatibility with the latest TiMax SoundHub is inserted between a Yamaha CL5 digital mixing desk front of house, receiving Sketchup 3D modelling software SDK and signal via either Dante or AES, or a combination of the two. The TiMax outputs feed via AES to associated file formats. Users can import a Fohhn audio AIREA system via five AM-40 Master modules to 28 LX-20 ASX and a further ten drawings directly from Sketchup into AS10-ASX loudspeakers distributed evenly throughout the auditorium. wysiwyg, and textures, layers, surfaces Mikhlin says: “We use TiMax on the majority of performances. The audience appreciates the and object groupings are now preserved as sound clarity and our director here appreciates the boundless possibilities TiMax gives him.” We they were created. In addition wysiwyg now are very pleased with the TiMax SoundHub and also feel the TiMax Tracker localisation adds a supports new file formats: Wavefront OBJ, special transparent quality to our performers’ amplified voices.” Filmbox FBX, Collada DAE and 3DS Max. photo: Jack Devant
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First Exhibitors Confirmed for Showlight 2017 With 18 months to go until Showlight 2017 takes place in the beautiful Italian city of Florence, the first exhibitors have already confirmed their attendance. ARRI, German Light Products (GLP), Hawthorn and Robe are the first to sign up for the much-anticipated lighting quadrennial, scheduled for 20th - 23rd May 2017, with several other companies already lined up to join them. This is the tenth fixture for Showlight, a unique event in the entertainment industry, which has grown in popularity since it first appeared in London’s Barbican in 1981. “Showlight is always a memorable fixture in Hawthorn’s exhibition calendar, not only because it provides a great oversight of the very latest in lighting ideas, with time for everyone to attend presentations and digest ideas, but also gives an opportunity to network with industry colleagues old and new,” says Hawthorn’s managing director, Martin Hawthorn. Mark Ravenhill, president of GLP German Light Products Inc., is the first to agree, and equally fast to sign up as an exhibitor: “Showlight is just such a unique event and something that we look forward to. It’s great not only to support the event, but to be an active part of it. That’s what being an exhibitor allows us to do – to contribute and to participate. Having the opportunity to spend a great few days with so many colleagues from the industry makes Showlight such a joy to be a part of.” Showlight offers a unique blend of presentations, networking opportunities, visits and exhibition; a colloquium with an emphasis on encouraging students and professionals to enjoy the industry in all its breadth and variety. Showlight exhibitors have the unrivalled opportunity to present their products to entertainment lighting users and specifiers from around the world in a much closer environment than that offered by large-scale trade shows. The exhibition is closed during each conference session to allow everyone to attend the presentations. Each exhibitor hosts its own company dinner of a select number of delegates, and sponsors a lighting student, giving them an unprecedented introduction to some of the industry’s major figures, companies and ideas. Exhibitor spaces for this immensely popular event are strictly limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Companies interested in taking part should contact Jane Cockburn or Derek Gilbert without delay to secure a place. More details can be obtained by emailing them on exhibit@ showlight.org. The main sponsor for Showlight 2017 is Clay Paky. In picture: Speakers and delegates from Showlight 2013 included four NYC lighting designers Beverly Emmons, Ken Billington, Don Holder and Jennifer Tipton. photo: Peter Angelo Simon www.showlight.org
Kent-based track, motor and Modtruss Christie launches AccuFrame Pro systems specialist Triple E is looking Christie has announced the launch of to employ a sales person to take its AccuFrame Pro. This pro software reduces industry-leading products to the next visual artefacts, like smear, that contribute to level in the marketplace. ‘negative training’, a simulated environment that gives false visual and motion cues by We are constantly developing our targeting low-to-mid intensity content at range of tracks and motors, and the pixel level, without reducing brightness have recently launched the ‘universal caused by shortening the time each frame is displayed in a simulator. building system’ ModTruss into the UK market, which “By reducing smear at the pixel level, images appear sharper and has the potential to revolutionise theatre staging, set moving images look more realistic,” says Curtis Lingard, product building, stage machinery, construction and event manager, Christie. “AccuFrame Pro eliminates the need for additional markets. projectors to compensate for the loss of brightness by targeting low-to- mid intensity content, where most simulated content falls.” If you have drive and energy and would like to know AccuFrame Pro is activated via a licensing process for any Matrix StIM WQ, Matrix SIM WQ and Mirage WQ-L projector in the field, thereby more about us and the role please email us at info@3- improving existing installations without the need to purchase higher eee.com. resolution projectors. Accuframe Pro enhances dynamic image quality at both 60Hz and 120Hz. Aero Simulation Inc., (ASI) awarded Christie a contract for the display system refresh of T-45C Operational Flight Trainers, at the Naval Air Station in Meridian, Mississippi. The trainer upgrades, based upon Christie Matrix StIM-WQ projectors with Accuframe Pro, will provide the full range of out-the-window visual images required for pilot training. ASI is Christie’s ‘launch customer’ for AccuFrame Pro. Vlad Argintaru, ASI’s Senior Visual Systems Engineer stated: “AccuFrame Pro presents a significant improvement over traditional smear reduction methods, resulting in increased dynamic resolution in Christie simulation projectors. While most current methods typically impose a significant reduction in image brightness, AccuFrame Pro effectively controls image smear, while minimising brightness loss. These features are of particular benefit to a simulation program for an aircraft such as the T-45C, which as a fast jet requires maximum image smear reduction, as well as high brightness to support training objectives for night time landings on aircraft carriers using landing aid systems.”
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Allen & Heath Adds Two New Models to the Harlequin Floors are ZEDi Range first Principal Sponsor Following the recent launch of the ZEDi-8 hybrid for One Dance UK mixer/interface, Allen & Heath has released two Speaking at the launch of ‘One Dance UK’ more ZEDi models, the ZEDi-10 and ZEDi-10FX, in London, Guy Dagger, managing director from its acclaimed ZED analogue console range. of leading dance floor specialists Harlequin is ALREADY LEGEND Designed for recording/gigging artists and AV rental Floors, announced that Harlequin is set to and installation companies, the new ZEDi models become the first Principal Sponsor of the combine a compact mixer with a 24bit 96kHz 4x4 new organisation. USB interface, which enables multitrack recording Guy said: “We are delighted and proud and playback to a Mac or PC or to an iOS device to announce Harlequin Floors has (using a Camera Connection Kit). become One Dance UK’s first Principal The units also have flexible source routing options to adapt to different workflows, andare Sponsor. This demonstrates a significant bundled with Cubase LE music production software and the Cubasis LE mobile music production development from Harlequin Floor’s long- app. term support of the Dance UK’s Healthier The ZEDi-10 and ZEDi-10FX feature four mono channels with separate XLR and TRS jack Dancer Programme and National Institute sockets, one stereo channel and a second stereo input for reverb returns or playback. The mono of Dance Medicine and Science – an channels include DI high impedance circuitry for the jack sockets, allowing guitars to be plugged initiative launched by Dance UK and others straight into the mixer without the hassle and expense of carrying separate DI boxes. in 2012 – and more than doubles the level Additionally, the ZEDi-10FX includes an in-house designed FX system which encompasses of our current financial support.” multi-FX models, combining reverbs, delays, doublers, chorusing, and other modulators to The launch event held at the Royal Society create a dynamic and varied suite of studio quality sound effects. of Medicine in London unveiled One Dance The new mixers provide optimal sound quality due to the new GSPre preamp design, developed UK as a new industry body that offers a from the GS-R24 professional studio console, which provides exceptionally low noise and ‘one stop shop’ for support services for the massive headroom.
dance sector. It provides services for young www.theprojectors.it Styled in attractive moulded chassis and metal front panel, the new ZED models also feature people dancing, teachers and training three-band EQ, 60mm smooth travel master mix faders, FX/aux/monitor and headphone outputs, institutions, as well as for professional channel monitoring and 48V phantom power. Unique in this type of product is the individual dancers, choreographers, companies and channel PCB construction with nutted pots and a robust internal, universal voltage power supply producers. The organisation has been for extended life in the toughest environments. created to provide a single more powerful “The new ZEDi models are the perfect choice for musicians and venues looking for a quality, voice for dance, a central knowledge hub, small format mixer that can deliver the goods for both live performance and multitrack recording. professional development opportunities and With their high quality USB interface, handy guitar DIs, great sounding mic pres and ZEDi- performance platforms to nurture talent, 10FX’s exceptional FX library, they have all the tools required,” comments Allen & Heath product and strategic initiatives that will benefit the specialist, Harry Garcia. entire dance sector.
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S+H Helps Stars Glitter at Children in Need The main hub of the BBC’s 2015 Children in Need telethon was again Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire, where the marathon seven-hour live broadcast on BBC One united a glittering array of stars and a myriad of special collaborations all of which, along with thousands of activities taking place nationwide, helped raise an incredible 37 million pounds for the fundraising campaign. Drapes, softs and special effects company S+H Technical supplied 350 square metres of its animation cloth and 50 square metres of its RGB Starcloth product to the event, which were an essential element of the spectacular production design created by Alex Craig. Alex’s stunning studio set evoked fantasy images of both high-tech and retro fairground attractions and was based around multiple LED screens, surfaces and scenic decoration, with an impressive five-layered prosc arch and many dramatic curves. It provided dynamic backdrops to the all action line-up with guest appearances from Ellie Goulding, Selina Gomez, Jess Lynn and numerous others, plus lively specials like the cast of maverick soap East Enders performing a rousing rendition of Top Hat. He initially calculated how many areas of set would be required and then started curving shapes based around CIN mascot Pudsey Bear’s head, ears and arms, combined with the idea of fairground thrills like wavy rollercoaster tracks. The S+H Animation cloth – featuring high density individually controlled LED pixels that can create low-to-medium images, video loops and flash animations – was wrapped around the perimeter of the studio, run via one of the lighting consoles and effectively linked the colour and movement of the content and images appearing on the screens and other LED surfaces. These soft products also amplified the size of the set, particularly on camera, and gave a full 360 degree perspective so it looked a lot larger simply by filling in gaps with a light source, an effect particularly noticeable on the wide and moving crane shots. The starcloth was used behind some specific set pieces to create for those classic twinkling ‘magic’ television moments, of which there were many during the up-beat, lively show. Fundamental to the overall design was the desire to create: “A sense of excitement, occasion and also of scale,” explains Alex, adding that he also had to keep things practical for staging the diversity of back-to-back show items, many lasting only two or three minutes, in which time presenter resets and other processes are also taking place around the set. Keeping the whole environment energised and constantly changing was the major creative challenge across the broadcast which started at 7.30pm and finished at 2.30am on the Saturday morning, complete with 600 audience in the studio, and several million tuning in to catch CIN on TV at various times. photo: Ben Telford www.starcloth.co.uk
HSL is Faithless Faithless hit on the road again in 2015 after a four year break, taking their infectious dance rhythms to an eager public - celebrating 20 years since the formation of the band in the heady 1990s, when rave culture became a defining musical genre of the late 20th century. Andy Hurst was asked to create a visual concept and Blackburn rental company HSL supplied lighting equipment which included an investment in 300 Martin VDO Sceptron 10 LED battens, which were rigged on custom structures to form a giant ‘88’ digital clock face. The large digital figures were an idea that Andy and Sister Bliss from the bandhad thought about in the quest to have something different from conventional video with large screens and content on stage. When the dialogue with Andy started, he suggested that an impressive low resolution LED sign could be utilised for a number of different visual elements including writing the new album title, 2.0. In addition to looking distinctive, this had to be a practical concept to physically get on and off stage in 30 minutes during festival changeover slots in the summer before it moved up to arenas for the autumn. Once the idea was settled, Andy proposed using 264 Sceptrons for the sign which he’d seen launched at LDI 2014, and HSL went ahead and made the investment. “It was important that this feature looked structural, and using the Sceptrons I knew I could effectively have a full 10mm LED screen that looked highly dynamic and interesting in its own right and was also extremely versatile as a set piece,” he explained. The Sceptrons were fed with video content produced by Comix and stored on a Catalyst media server triggered from the Hog 4 Full Boar console running the lights which was operated on the road by Richard Larkum. The video materials were abstract and organic which worked fabulously well in producing the atmospheric, non-narrative aesthetic that the band wanted. Andy also wanted to have an intense laser show, both for sheer impact and to use as an alternative effect that was different and fresh, deciding on 25 Beam Bursts and 28 Lazer Blades on various trusses, some 18W RGBs at the back on the floor all provided via ER Productions. The Pangolin laser control system was also triggered via the Full Boar. When it came to choosing lights, Andy wanted a number of beam fixtures to complement the lasers and a load of LED strobes to contrast them, for which he chose 50 Philips’ RGB Nitros which also worked as a hi-energy wash source across the whole area. In the roof HUD-style pre-rigged trusses were installed and, together with six three-metre high truss towers on the stage, were rigged with 44 Clay Paky Sharpys and 24 Martin MAC Auras, with all the cabling and connectors travelling in the trusses making it extremely quick and straightforward to get in the air each day. Twenty-four High End Shape Shifters were dotted around the forestage area on stands and on the floor to provide another layer of high-impact LED light sources. While IMAG video was not part of the show look, Andy felt the performance space, when the show stepped up to the arenas, needed extending to the sides, so traditionally there would be IMAG side screens, two additional trusses were flown and loaded with Sharpys, lasers and strobes. HSL’s project manager and co-ordinator was Jordan Hanson. Full story etnow.com Production News photo: Louise Stickland
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AC-ET Appoints Karen Fairlie as Business Development Manager for Scotland A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd. has announced the recent appointment of Karen Fairlie, to the newly created role of business development manager for Scotland. Karen brings a wealth of local market knowledge and experience to the position, having forged strong relationships with customers and suppliers in Scotland over the past 20 years whilst working in sales management and various support roles. A well-known figure in the Scottish theatre market, Karen has overseen the supply of leading entertainment technology systems to designers, specifiers, venues, rental and production companies. She has also worked on high profile projects in the film, TV and public services markets. Karen is based in the field, with support from AC-ET’s Leeds office, and will work alongside the company’s sales, marketing and purchasing departments to develop and implement the company’s business plan for the Scottish market. www.ac-et.com
City Theatrical Launches SHoW DMX SHoW Baby 6 City Theatrical has launched the latest version of its popular wireless DMX/RDM transceiver, SHoW DMX the SHoW Baby 6. SHoW DMX SHoW Baby 6 gives users a sixth SHoW ID to broadcast on, for the first time allowing SHoW Baby users access to CTI’s innovative Maximum Bandwidth Technology. Maximum Bandwidth Technology allows SHoW Baby 6 to broadcast in the area of Wi-Fi channel 14, which is not used in the US and is not heavily used in other countries, thereby allowing users to avoid the more crowded areas of the 2.4GHz band. City Theatrical developed Maximum Bandwidth Technology to create more ways to avoid interference in an increasingly crowded 2.4GHz spectrum. The 2.4GHz portion of the spectrum is the optimum area for wireless DMX broadcast, allowing signals to pass through objects better than the 5.8GHz area, and able to carry more data than the 900MHz area. Using either the 5.8GHz or 900mHz areas of the spectrum require compromises that mission critical applications can’t tolerate. Choosing Maximum Bandwidth Technology is a simple selection from the onboard user interface that takes only seconds to make. Additionally, with six SHoW IDs, larger multi-universe systems can be scaled up, or as many as six independent SHoW Baby 6 systems can be used in the same area without interfering with each other. SHoW Baby 6 is compatible with all existing SHoW Babys, and since SHoW Baby is compatible with all SHoW DMX Neo products, SHoW Babys can be used as receivers in SHoW DMX Neo systems, or as a transmitter with City Theatrical’s D2 or D4 Neo LED dimmers, or QolorPoint Wireless LED Uplighters. SHoW Baby 6 is also compatible with the new ETC ColorSource Relay and ColorSource Transmitter. SHoW Baby 6 is a transceiver, and the method of selecting whether it is a transmitter or receiver is entirely plug and play. When a DMX cable is plugged into the SHoW Baby’s DMX Input, the unit senses the connection and automatically configures itself as a transmitter. If no cable is connected to the DMX Input, the unit automatically configures itself as a receiver. SHoW Baby 6 is available worldwide through all City Theatrical dealers.
White Light Supplies More than 40 Pantomimes White Light has reaffirmed its position as the leading lighting supplier to West End and UK touring theatre by working on a vast array of theatre productions and is continuing to support shows throughout the festive season by providing the lighting equipment on more than 40 pantomimes all across the UK. Since its formation 44 years ago, WL has built a strong reputation of supporting pantomimes, with this year being no exception. One of the most popular Christmas shows is the classic story of Snow White, which is currently playing at the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre. Nev Milsom is the lighting designer on the production. He comments: “Snow White is such a lively, busy show so it was important that the lighting rig not only worked with the cast and scenery but also produced vivid colour and texture throughout. Pantomimes generally allow you to be much bolder in terms of lighting so I always enjoy this time of year!” To achieve the feel he wanted, Nev used Vari-Lite VLX Washes, Martin MAC TW1s, MAC 700 Profiles, ETC Source Four Profiles and Look Solutions unique haze machines. He comments: “This is my 16th year of lighting pantomimes, with this being my fifth Snow White. Every time I work on a show I try to do something different, which was the case here.” Nev also has a long history of working with WL. He adds: “I only have good things to say about WL, in particular Andy Cullen, who was a huge support throughout. It’s no surprise that I am designing three pantomimes this year and I am using WL equipment on every single one.” Another popular show this year is Cinderella and WL is supplying productions at Croydon’s Fairfield Halls, Richmond Theatre, Rhyl Pavilion and Tunbridge Wells’ Assembly Halls Theatre. The show at Tunbridge Wells is being lit by Morgan Jones, who has worked on several Cinderellas. He comments: “It was vital for me to create the magical atmosphere that is expected from a Cinderella pantomime. The main aim was to help create an enchanting show that the audience wouldn’t forget.” To complement the in-house rig at the Assembly Halls Theatre, Morgan drew on eight Martin MAC Vipers, nine Phillips SL pars and a Jem Glaciator X-Stream. He comments: “Being able to work with WL and create my ideal rig was a great experience. I was extremely happy with the equipment they supplied and it contributed towards a really special show.” No pantomime season is complete without Dick Whittington. WL is currently supplying three productions, one of which is at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre and stars X-Factor winner Sam Bailey. The show is being lit by Dee Ashworth, who first worked on Dick Whittington almost two decades ago. He comments: “This was the first show I have lit at Aylesbury and, with it being a pantomime, it was obviously a very large production. However, both the theatre and WL’s support has made the entire process very comfortable.” From WL’s extensive lighting range, Dee utilised the JB Lighting LED A7 Washes and Martin MAC Auras. He adds: “I have worked with WL since their Fulham days and they have always been extremely helpful with advice and problem solving. With the first Dick Whittington I lit, this was also a WL rig and it’s a company I have great confidence in.” As the festive season is now well underway, WL’s lighting equipment is being utilised in all corners of the UK. Andy Cullen, WL’s senior hires co- ordinator, comments: “Although we are working on such a huge range of shows, due to our extensive equipment and resources, we are able to offer each one the support it requires. Pantomimes are often the biggest shows of the year for many theatres so it’s important we do what we can to help each one achieve its potential.” www.whitelight.ltd.uk
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Rosco Introduces LitePad HO90 and Wharfedale DX-1SE proves good LitePad Axiom 90 things come in small packages Rosco Laboratories has announced the introduction of LitePad HO90 and LitePad Axiom 90. LitePad HO90 and LitePad Axiom 90 are the evolution of Rosco’s edge-lit LED light source, both of which now offer High CRI (90+) output for accent and fill lighting. Rosco’s LitePad was one of the first LED solutions for image capture professionals and has been artfully illuminating scenes in television shows, feature films, and photo-shoots since 2006. At only 0.3” (8mm) thick, LitePad HO90 is able to fit in places where conventional light sources will not. LitePad HO90 is daylight balanced (5300K), features High CRI (90+) emitters and produces a soft, flattering quality of light that is easy on the eyes. Available in six standard sizes, LitePad HO90 has LEDs on all four sides of the perimeter for maximum brightness, while a recessed connector provides a solid power connection directly on the LitePad itself. LitePad HO90 is the perfect solution for lighting nighttime car interiors, adding a glow to scenery, or props, or any situation that needs extra High-quality home cinema can be costly, both financially and in illumination without space for a traditional fixture. terms of the amount of space it consumes in the living room. For LitePad Axiom 90 offers the same 5300K colour temperature and soft, those seeking a more discreet, stylish and affordable solution for flattering High CRI (90+) light output as HO90, but is available in a genuine surround sound, the DX-1SE 5.1 speaker system from metal housing that is designed not only to protect the light source, but Wharfedale is ideal. also offers a variety of quick and easy mounting solutions. The back The DX-1SE consists of four satellite speakers for the front and of the housing has a universal mounting system allowing the LitePad rear, plus a similarly diminutive centre speaker and a compact Axiom 90 to be affixed with brackets to light stands or other grip active subwoofer. The speakers take their design cues from hardware. Without the bracket, the LitePad Axiom 90 is light enough to the multi-award winning Diamond stand-mount speakers, albeit be mounted with Velcro, magnets, rubber bands or zip ties anywhere shrunk to a much smaller size – the satellites are just 19cm high. its soft, attractive light output is needed. The housing also includes The DX-1SE replaces the DX-1 HCP, a similarly diminutive a gel slot for adding Rosco colour or diffusion filters. The fixture’s speaker package that was universally praised for its excellent slim-profile, low heat, low power consumption and outstanding colour ‘sound-per-pound’ performance, earning five-star reviews in What rendering make LitePad Axiom 90 an excellent LED soft light choice Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision and Home Cinema Choice magazines for image capture professionals everywhere. and scoring 9/10 on the Trusted Reviews website. The new “The new improvements maintain the same uniform, soft light output package sports a number of improvements, including fine-tuned and the same lightweight, thin profile as the previous generations of LitePads,” said Jack Burwick, Rosco’s Product Manager of LED drivers, increased efficiency and redesigned cabinets with larger Systems. “The greatly improved colour quality – 90+ CRI – provides internal volumes. The result is improved bass response, more accurate rendering of colours being illuminated. In addition, there has detail and greater sonic scale. been significant improvement in operating efficiency. The new LitePad Each DX-1SE Satellite sports a 19mm silk dome tweeter and HO90 and LitePad Axiom 90 average 30% less power consumption - 75mm mid/bass driver with a woven polypropylene cone – woven without any loss of light output,” continued Burwick. polypropylene is used for its ideal combination of lightness, LitePad HO90 and Axiom 90 are both available through Rosco’s strength and rigidity. The enclosure is an infinite baffle (closed- global network of dealers. box) design, which aids the speakers’ ability to be sited in close proximity to a wall without adversely affecting their performance. The DX-1 Centre incorporates the same silk dome tweeter flanked by two 75mm mid/bass drivers. Its design includes a sophisticated PRG XL Video Expands Corporate aperiodic loading system consisting of a vent that is filled with resistive porous foam to control airflow. This aids bass response Events Team with Addition of Nick and contributes to a rich and detailed centre channel performance, a critical part of the surround sound experience. Knowles The matching WH-D8 active subwoofer combines a 200mm long- PRG XL Video, the UK division throw bass cone with a 120W amplifier to deliver bass that’s of Production Resource Group, is fast, deep and well-defined from an extremely compact unit – expanding its team specialising in just 328x268x322mm (HxWxD). The quality of the subwoofer’s corporate events. design ensures it integrates superbly with the other speakers in The company is has announced the the package, without any hint of bass bloating or overhang. It addition of Nick Knowles, who joins also sports an ‘auto-power’ facility, automatically switching out of as a senior account manager, based standby when a signal is sensed and back again when it stops. at the company’s Hemel Hempstead Available in high-gloss black or high-gloss white, the DX-1SE 5.1 location. speaker package delivers smart, space saving contemporary style Knowles has worked with PRG XL and exhilarating sound for both movies and music – fast, punchy Video on numerous occasions on a and detailed, with a sense of scale that belies the diminutive freelance basis, having specialised as size of the speakers. It’s the perfect way to enjoy authentic and a technical producer and lead video engaging surround sound at a price more akin to a soundbar than technician on a range of high profile a high-quality 5.1 speaker package. projects including conferences, meetings and brand activations. “In the UK and around the world, there is high demand for compact Prior to his time as a freelancer, Nick worked at Spirit Design as a 5.1 speaker systems that combine crisp, modern aesthetics with lighting designer. His expertise in both lighting and video make him the ideal addition to the newly combined team. high-quality sound,” says Peter Comeau, director of acoustic Knowles comments: “After a long productive relationship with XL design for Wharfedale’s parent company IAG. “In the DX-1SE we Video they approached me and asked if I wanted to come on board have incorporated elements from Wharfedale’s award-winning as part of the team. For me the time was right, and I couldn’t think of a Diamond speakers to deliver a high-value package that is not better company to join, especially now as part of PRG. Exciting times!” only a delight in the home, but also extremely enjoyable to listen Knowles will report to Guy Vellacott, head of PRG XL Video’s corporate to. Modern movie soundtracks are exceptionally demanding, but events business. we’ve made sure that this package is tailor-made for the job.”
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Book Catalogue 2016
Entertainment Electronics Health and Safety Corporate Event Production Anton Woodward Management for Tour and – Eff ective, face-to-face, corporate 154pp £15.95 ISBN: 9781904031819 Production Managers and communication or Reaching ‘The guy Electronic engineering at the back, with bad eyesight - who’d in theatres has become Self-Employment in the Live rather be in the bar’ quite prevalent in Music and Events Industry David Clement 324pp £29.95 recent years, whether Chris Hannam 136pp £11.95 for lighting, sound, ISBN: 9781904031840 ISBN: 9781904031864 A real-world insight auto-mation or props Two books in one: into a specifi c industry – so it has become an Health and Safety sector: Corporate increasingly important Management for Event Production – the skill for the theatre Tour and Production technician to possess. business of face-to-face Managers is designed to . What This book is intended communication give simple, basic health it actually feels like to to give the theatre technician a good grasp and safety information work in live events. The of the fundamental principles of electronics to bands, artists, tour, subtitle of ‘Reaching the without getting too bogged down with maths stage and production guy at the back with bad so that many of the mysteries of electronics managers, crew chiefs, eyesight – who’d rather are revealed. heads of department, be in the bar’ encapsulates the producer’s supervisors or line managers and has been Technical Marketing challenge of creating an equally memorable designed as a follow on from Health And experience for all attendees. – Ideas for Engineers Safety in the Live Music and Event Technical Structured around the project timeline – from David Brooks. 376pp £26.95 Production Industry. It will also be of use to receipt of a brief, to creative response and local crew companies, especially their crew ISBN: 9781904031857 pitching, through pre-production design and chiefs and managers. When Technical planning to creating and directing the show on The second book is Self-Employment Marketing Techniques the day – the book is full of industry anecdotes, was published in 2000, in the Live Music and Events Industry over 160 reference images, useful tips and marketing was poised on A Guide for the Self-Employed and those who guidelines. The stage-by-stage process of the threshold of a new use the services of the Self-Employed era. What advertising designing an engaging and truly eff ective live and design agencies Vectorworks for Theatre event. then termed ‘new media’ Steve Macluskie 232pp £23.95 A Theatric Miscellany was merely a glimpse ISBN: 9781904031826 of what was to follow as An essential reference Francis Reid 154pp £15.95 the Internet came to dominate and transform manual for anyone ISBN: 9781904031871 the way we did things. The author coined the using Vectorworks in the This book is about term Technical Marketing to describe a new Theatre Industry. This memories. Some of way of operating for businesses and how they book covers everything them are highlights of marketed their products and services on a from introducing the the author’s life. Recall global platform. ‘Technical Marketing – Ideas basic tools to creating of other, more routine for Engineers’ retains a major opening section 3D design concepts events, is triggered by covering traditional marketing theory and then and using worksheets discovery of a cache of in the second section demonstrates how online to calculate stock usage sundry articles. A few and offl ine techniques can be integrated into and lighting design make predictions that an eff ective marketing communications plan. paperwork. A highly visual style using hundreds are still relevant but most The fi nal section of the book reviews the still of high resolution screen images makes this guess the future wrongly. evolving possibilities of digital marketing which a very easy book to follow whether novice or Either way, they make a small contribution to is beginning to rewrite the rules of marketing. experienced user. history.
Technical Standards for Places Health and Safety in the Live Music and of Entertainment (2015) Event Technical Production Industry ABTT 366pp A4 £60.00 Chris Hannam 74pp £12.95 ISBN: 9781904031833 ISBN: 9781904031802 Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment This book covers the real basics of health and safety in the live details the necessary physical standards required music and event production industry in a simple jargon free for entertainment venues. Known in the industry manner that can also be used as the perfect student course note as the “Yellow Book” the latest completely revised accompaniment to the various safety passport schemes that now edition was fi rst published in June 2015. exist in our industry.
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Fading into Retirement People, Places, Performances An Introduction to Live £8.95 Francis Reid 124pp £17.95 Remembered by Francis Reid 60pp Sound ISBN: 9781904031352 ISBN: 9781904031765 In growing older, the Roland Higham 174pp £16.95 This is the fi nal book in ISBN: 9781904031796 Francis Reid’s fading author has found that This new title aims trilogy which, with memories, rather than to provide working Fading Light and Carry featuring the events, engineers and on Fading, updates increasingly tend to newcomers alike the Hearing the Light focus on the people who with a concise record of places visited, caused them, the places knowledge base performances seen, and where they happened that explains some people met. Never say and the performances of the theory and never, but the author that arose. So Francis principles that uses the ‘final’ label Reid has used these they will encounter because decreasing mobility means that his categories in endeavouring to compile a brief every day. It should ability to travel is diminished to the point that his history of the second half of the twentieth provide for the student and newcomer to life is now contained within a very few square century. the fi eld a valuable compendium of helpful miles. His memories are triggered by over knowledge. 600 CDs, half of them Handel and 100 or so AutoCAD – A Handbook for DVDs supplemented by a rental subscription to LOVEFiLM. Theatre Users The Theatres and Concert David Ripley 340pp £29.95 ISBN: 9781904031741
Halls of Fellner and Helmer 50 Rigging Calls From ‘Setting Up’ to Michael Sell 246pp £23.95 Chris Higgs, Cristiano Giavedoni ‘Drawing in Three ISBN: 9781904031772 246pp £16.95 ISBN: 9781904031758 Dimensions’ via This is the first British Chris Higgs, author ‘Drawings Within study of the works of the of ETP’s two leading Drawings’, this compact prolifi c Fellner and Helmer titles on rigging, An and fully illustrated Atelier which was active Introduction to Rigging guide to AutoCAD from 1871-1914 during in the Entertainment covers everything from which time they produced Industry and Rigging the basics to full colour over 80 theatre designs for Entertainment: rendering and remote and are second in quantity Regulations and 3D plotting. Third, only to Frank Matcham, to Practice, has collected completely revised edition, June 2014. whom reference is made. together 50 articles he This period is one of great change as a number has provided regularly The DMX 512-A Handbook of serious theatre fi res which included Nice for Lighting + Sound International magazine Design and Implementation of DMX and Vienna had the eff ect of the introduction from 2005 to date. They provide a wealth of Enabled Products and Networks of safety legislation which affected theatre information for those practising the craft within design. This study seeks to show how Fellner the entertainment technology industry. The James Eade 150pp
and Helmer and Frank Matcham dealt with this book is profusely illustrated with caricature £13.95 increasing safety legislation, in particular the drawings by Christiano Giavedoni, featuring ISBN: 9781904031727 way in which safety was built into their new three the popular rigging expert Mario. This guidebook was part theatres equipped with iron stages, safety originally conceived curtains, electricity and appropriate access and as a guide to the new egress and, in the Vienna practice, how this was Carry on Fading DMX512-A standard achieved across 13 countries. Francis Reid 216pp £20.00 on behalf of the ESTA ISBN: 9781904031642 Controls Protocols Electric Shadows This is a record of fi ve of the best years of Working Group (CPWG). It has subsequently been updated and is An Introduction to Video and Projection the author’s life. Years so good that the only aimed at all levels of reader from technicians on Stage downside is the pangs of guilt at enjoying such contentment in a world full of misery induced working with or servicing equipment in the fi eld £23.95 Nick Moran 234pp by greed, envy and imposed ideologies. as well as manufacturers looking to build in ISBN: 9781904031734 Fortunately Francis’ DNA is high on luck, DMX control to their lighting products. It also Electric Shadows aims optimism and blessing counting. gives thorough guidance to consultants and to guide the emerging designers looking to design DMX networks. video designer through the many simple and difficult technical and aesthetic choices and Rock Solid Ethernet decisions he or she has £23.95 to make in taking their Wayne Howell 304pp ISBN: 9781904031697 design from outline idea through to realisation. Now in its third completely revised and reset edition, Rock Solid The main body of the book takes the reader Ethernet is aimed specifi cally at specifi ers, installers and users of through the process of deciding what content entertainment industry systems, and will give the reader a thorough will be projected onto what screen or screens grounding in all aspects of computer networks, whatever industry they to make the best overall production design. The may work in. The inclusion of historical and technical ‘sidebars’ make book will help you make electric shadows that for an enjoyable as well as an informative read. capture the attention of your audience, to help you tell your stories in just the way you want.
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Miscellany of Lighting and Stagecraft Northen Lights Michael Hall & Julie Harper 222pp £22.95 ISBN: 9781904031680 Michael Northen 256pp £17.95 This title will help schools, colleges, amateurs, technicians and all those ISBN: 9781904031666 interested in practical theatre and performance to understand, in an Many books have entertaining and informative way, the key backstage skills. Within its pages, been written by famous numerous professionals share their own special knowledge and expertise, personalities in the interspersed with diversions of historic interest and anecdotes from those theatre about their lives practising at the front line of the industry. As a result, much of the advice and work. However this and skills set out have not previously been set in print. The editors’ intention is probably one of the fi rst with this book is to provide a Miscellany that is not ordered or categorised memoirs by someone in strict fashion, but rather encourages the reader to fl ick through or dip who has spent his entire into it, fi nding nuggets of information and anecdotes to entertain, inspire career behind scenes, and engender curiosity – also to invite further research or exploration and and not in front of the generally encourage people to enter the industry and fi nd out for themselves. footlights. As a lighting designer and as consultant to designers and directors, Michael Northen worked through Lighting the Diamond Jubilee Concert an exciting period of fi fty years of theatrical Durham Marenghi 102pp £19.95 ISBN: 9781904031673 history from the late nineteen thirties in theatres In this highly personal landmark document the show’s lighting designer in the UK and abroad, and on productions Durham Marenghi pays tribute to the team of industry experts who each ranging from Shakespeare, opera and ballet to played an important role in bringing the Diamond Jubilee Concert to fruition, straight plays, pantomimes and cabaret. This both for television and live audiences. The book contains colour production is not a complicated technical text book, but photography throughout and describes the production processes and is intended to give an insight into some of the the thinking behind them. In his Foreword, BBC Executive Producer Guy 300 productions in which he had been involved Freeman states: “Working with the whole lighting team on such a special and some of the directors, the designers and project was a real treat for me and a fantastic achievement for them, which backstage staff he have worked with, viewed the pages of this book give a remarkable insight into.” from a new angle.
Light and Colour Filters Cue 80 Michael Hall and Eddie Ruff ell 286pp Francis Reid 310pp £17.95 £23.95 ISBN: 9781904031598 ISBN: 9781904031659 Written by two acknowledged and respected Although Francis Reid’s work in theatre has been experts in the fi eld, this book is destined to become visual rather than verbal, writing has provided the standard reference work on the subject. The crucial support. Putting words on paper has been title chronicles the development and use of colour the way in which he organised and clarifi ed his fi lters and also describes how colour is perceived thoughts. And in his self-confessed absence of and how fi lters function. Up-to-date reference drawing skills, writing has helped him fi nd words to tables will help the practitioner make better and communicate his visual thinking in discussions with more specifi c choices of colour. the rest of the creative team. As a by-product, this process of searching for the right words to help formulate and analyse ideas has resulted in half-a-century of articles in theatre journals. Automation in the Entertainment Industry Cue 80 is an anthology of these articles and is released in celebration A User’s Guide of Francis’ 80th birthday. Mark Ager and John Hastie 382pp £29.95 ISBN: 9781904031581 In the last 15 years, there has been a massive Case Studies in Crowd Management, Security growth in the use of automation in entertainment, especially in theatres, and it is now recognised as and Business Continuity its own discipline. However, it is still only used in
Chris Kemp, Patrick Smith 274pp £24.95 around 5% of theatres worldwide. In the next 25 ISBN: 9781904031635 years, given current growth patterns, that fi gure The creation of good case studies to support work in progress and to will rise to 30%. This will mean that the majority of give answers to those seeking guidance in their quest to come to terms theatre personnel, including directors, designers, with perennial questions is no easy task. The fi rst Case Studies in Crowd technical staff , actors and theatre management, Management book focused mainly on a series of festivals and events will come into contact with automation for the fi rst that had a number of issues which required solving. This book focuses time at some point in their careers. This book is intended to provide on a series of events that had major issues that impacted on the every insights and practical advice from those who use automation, to help day delivery of the events researched. the fi rst-time user understand the issues and avoid the pitfalls in its implementation.
Gobos for Image Projection Stage Lighting Design in Britain: Michael Hall and Julie Harper 176pp £25.95 The Emergence of the Lighting Designer, 1881-1950 ISBN: 9781904031628 Nigel Morgan 300pp £17.95 ISBN: 9781904031345 In this fi rst published book dedicated totally to the gobo, the authors This title sets out to ascertain the main course of events and take the reader through from the history of projection to the development the controlling factors that determined the emergence of the of the present day gobo. And there is broad practical advice and theatre lighting designer in Britain, starting with the introduction of ample reference information to back it up. A feature of the work is the incandescent electric light to the stage, and ending at the time of the inclusion, interspersed throughout the text, of comment and personal fi rst public lighting design credits around 1950. The book explores experience in the use and application of gobos from over 25 leading the practitioners, equipment, installations and techniques of lighting lighting designers worldwide. design.
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Case Studies in Crowd Management An Introduction to Rigging in Rigging for Entertainment:
Chris Kemp, Iain Hill, Mick Upton, the Entertainment Industry Regulations and Practice £24.95 £19.95 Mark Hamilton 206pp £16.95 Chris Higgs 272pp Chris Higgs 156pp ISBN: 9781904031482 ISBN: 9781904031123 ISBN: 9781904031215 This important work has This title is a practical guide to rigging Continuing where been compiled from techniques and he left off with his a series of research practices and also highly successful projects carried out by thoroughly covers An Introduction the staff of the Centre safety issues to Rigging in the for Crowd Management and discusses Entertainment and Security Studies the implications Industry, Chris at Buckinghamshire of working within Higgs’ second Chilterns University recommended title covers the College (now Bucks New guidelines and regulations and University), and seminar regulations. use of equipment work carried out in Berlin and Groningen with Second edition in greater detail. partner Yourope. It includes case studies, revised September reports and a crowd management safety 2008. plan for a major outdoor rock concert, safe management of rock concerts utilising a triple barrier safety system and pan-European Health & Safety Issues.
Theatric Tourist Francis Reid 220pp £19.95 ISBN: 9781904031468 Theatric Tourist is the delightful story of Francis Reid’s visits across more than 50 years to theatres, theatre museums, performances and even movie theme parks. In his inimitable style, the author involves the reader within a personal Basics: A Beginner’s Guide to Stage Management experience of venues from the Legacy of Rome Peter Coleman 64pp £7.95 ISBN: 9781904031475 to theatres of the Renaissance and Eighteenth The fi fth in Peter Coleman’s popular ‘Basics’ series, this title provides a practical insight into, Century Baroque and the Gustavian Theatres and the defi nition of, the role of stage management. Further chapters describe Cueing or of Stockholm. His performance experiences ‘Calling’ the Show (the Prompt Book), and the Hardware and Training for Stage Management. include Wagner in Beyreuth, the Pleasures This is a book about people and systems, without which most of the technical equipment of Tivoli and Wayang in Singapore. This is a used by others in the performance workplace couldn’t function. ‘must have’ title for those who are as “incurably stagestruck” as the author. Basics – A Beginner’s Guide to Lighting Design Peter Coleman 92pp £9.95 ISBN: 9781904031413 Theatre Space The fourth in the author’s ‘Basics’ series, this title covers the subject area in four main sections: A Rediscovery Reported The Concept, Practical Matters, Related Issues and The Design Into Practice. In an area that is diffi cult to be defi nitive, there are several things that cross all the boundaries of all lighting Francis Reid 238pp £19.95 ISBN: 9781904031437 design and it’s these areas that the author seeks to help with. In the post-war world of the 1950s and 60s, the Basics – A Beginner’s Guide to Special Eff ects format of theatre space £9.95 ISBN: 9781904031338 became a matter for Peter Coleman 82pp a debate that aroused This title introduces newcomers to the world of special eff ects. It describes all types of special passions of an intensity eff ects including pyrotechnic, smoke and lighting eff ects, projections, noise machines, etc. It unknown before or since. places emphasis on the safe storage, handling and use of pyrotechnics. The proscenium arch was clearly identified
as the enemy, accused Basics – A Beginner’s Guide to Stage Sound ISBN: 9781904031277 of forming a barrier to disrupt the relations Peter Coleman 86pp £9.95 between the actor and audience. An uneasy This title introduces newcomers to the world of stage sound. It will not teach the reader the art fellow-traveller at the time, Francis Reid later of sound design, but will teach beginners much about the background to sound reproduction recorded his impressions whilst enjoying in a theatrical environment. performances or working in theatres old and new and this book is an important collection of
his writings in various theatrical journals from Basics – A Beginner’s Guide to Stage Lighting 1969-2001 including his contribution to the Peter Coleman 86pp £9.95 ISBN: 9781904031208 Cambridge Guide to the Theatre in 1988. It This title does what it says: it introduces newcomers to the world of stage lighting. It will not reports some of the fl avour of the period when teach the reader the art of lighting design, but will teach beginners much about the ‘nuts and theatre architecture was rediscovering its past bolts’ of stage lighting. in a search to establish its future.
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Practical Dimming Through the Viewfi nder Nick Mobsby 364pp £22.95 ISBN: 97819040313444 Jeremy Hoare 276pp £21.95 This important and easy to read title covers the history of electrical and ISBN: 9781904031574 electronic dimming, how dimmers work, current dimmer types from around Do you want to be a the world, planning of a dimming system, looking at new sine wave dimming top television camera- technology and distributed dimming. Integration of dimming into diff erent man? Well this is going performance venues as well as the necessary supporting electrical systems to help! Through the are fully detailed. Signifi cant levels of information are provided on the many Viewfinder is aimed at diff erent forms and costs of potential solutions as well as how toplan media students wanting specifi c solutions. Architectural dimming for the likes of hotels, museums to be top professional and shopping centres is included. Practical Dimming is a companion book television cameramen to Practical DMX and is designed for all involved in the use, operation and – but it will also be of design of dimming systems. interest to anyone who The Followspot Guide wants to know what goes Stage Automation Nick Mobsby 450pp £28.95 on behind the cameras that bring so much into our homes. The author takes his own ISBN: 9781904031499 Anton Woodward 128pp £12.95 opinionated look at how to operate a television ISBN: 9781904031567 The first in ETP’s Equipment Series, Nick camera based on 23 years’ experience looking The purpose of this book Mobsby’s Followspot through many viewfinders for a major ITV is to explain the stage Guide tells you network company. Based on interviews with automation techniques everything you need to people he has worked with, all leaders in the used in modern theatre know about followspots, profession, the book is based on their views to achieve some of from their history through and opinions and is a highly revealing portrait of the spectacular visual to maintenance and what happens behind the scenes in television effects seen in recent usage. Its pages include production from a cameraman’s point of view. years. The book is a technical specifi cation targeted at automation of 193 followspots from historical to the latest operators, production versions from major manufacturers. Practical DMX managers, theatre technicians, stage Nick Mobsby 276pp £16.95 engineering machinery manufacturers and Walt Disney Concert Hall ISBN: 9781904031369 theatre engineering students. Topics are In this highly topical and important title the covered in suffi cient detail to provide an insight – The Backstage Story author details the principles of DMX, how to into the thought processes that the stage Patricia MacKay & Richard Pilbrow 250pp plan a network, how to choose equipment and automation engineer has to consider when £28.95 cables, with data on products from around the designing a control system to control stage ISBN: 9781904031239 world, and how to install DMX networks for machinery in a modern theatre. The author Spanning the 16-year history of the design and shows and on a permanently installed basis. has worked on many stage automation projects construction of the Walt Disney Concert Hall, The easy style of the book and the helpful and developed the award-winning Impressario this book provides a fresh and detailed behind fault fi nding tips, together with a review of stage automation system. the scenes story of the design and technology diff erent DMX testing devices provide an ideal from a variety of viewpoints. This is the fi rst companion for all lighting technicians and book to reveal the “process” of the design of system designers. An introduction to Ethernet Control Freak a concert hall. and Canbus networks are provided as well Wayne Howell 270pp £28.95 as tips on analogue networks and protocol ISBN: 9781904031550 Copenhagen Opera House conversion. It also includes a chapter on Control Freak is the Remote Device Management. £32.00 second book by Wayne Richard Brett and John Off ord 272pp ISBN: 9781904031420 Howell. It provides an in depth study of Completed in a little over three years, the Copenhagen Opera House opened DMX512 and the new with a royal gala performance on 15th January 2005. Built on a spacious RDM (Remote Device brown-fi eld site, the building is a landmark venue and this book provides Management) standards. the complete technical background story to an opera house set to become The book is aimed at both a benchmark for future design and planning. Sixteen chapters by relevant users and developers experts involved with the project cover everything from the planning of and provides a wealth the auditorium and studio stage, the stage engineering, stage lighting and of real world information control and architectural lighting through to acoustic design and sound based on the author’s twenty year experience technology plus technical summaries. of lighting control. Close Protection – The Softer Skills Geoff rey Padgham 132pp £11.95 ISBN: 9781904031390 This is the fi rst educational book in a new ‘Security Series’ for Entertainment
ABC of Theatre Jargon Technology Press, and it coincides with the launch of the new ‘Protective Francis Reid 106pp £9.95 Security Management’ Foundation Degree at Buckinghamshire Chilterns ISBN: 9781904031093 University College (now Bucks New University). The author is a former This glossary of full-career Metropolitan Police Inspector from New Scotland Yard with theatrical terminology 27 years’ experience of close protection (CP). For 22 of those years he explains the common specialised in operations and senior management duties with the Royalty words and phrases Protection Department at Buckingham Palace, followed by fi ve years in the that are used in normal private security industry specialising in CP training design and delivery. His conversation between wealth of protection experience comes across throughout the text, which actors, directors, incorporates sound advice and exceptional practical guidance, subtly separating fact from fi ction. designers, technicians This publication is an excellent form of reference material for experienced operatives, students and managers. and trainees.
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Pages From Stages Theatre Lighting in the Age The Exeter Theatre Fire Anthony Field 204pp £17.95 ISBN: 9781904031260 of Gas David Anderson 202pp £24.95 Anthony Field explores £24.95 ISBN: 9781904031130 Terence Rees 232pp the changing style of ISBN: 9781904031178 This title is a theatres including interior Entertainment fascinating insight into the design, exterior design, Technology ticket and seat prices, Press has re- events that led up to the disaster and levels of service, published this while questioning valuable historic at the Theatre Royal, Exeter, whether the theatre work previously still exists as a place of produced by the on the night of September 5th entertainment for regular Society for Theatre theatre-goers. Research in 1978. 1887. The book details what went Theatre Lighting wrong, and the Fading Light in the Age of Gas investigates the lessons that were A Year in Retirement learned from the technological and Francis Reid 136pp £14.95 artistic achievements of theatre lighting event. ISBN: 9781904031352 engineers from the 1700s to the late Francis Reid, the lighting industry’s favourite Victorian period. author, describes a full year in retirement. “Old age is much more fun than I expected,” he says. Fading Light describes visits and experiences to the author’s favourite theatres Building Better Theaters and opera houses, places of relaxation and Michael Mell 180pp £16.95 ISBN: 9781904031406 re-visits to scholarly institutions. A title within our Consultancy Series, this book describes the process of designing a theatre, from the initial decision to build through to Let There be Light opening night. Michael Mell’s book provides a step-by-step guide to the Entertainment Lighting Software design and construction of performing arts facilities. Chapters discuss: Pioneers in Conversation assembling your team, selecting an architect, diff erent construction methods, the architectural design process, construction of the theatre, Robert Bell 390pp theatrical systems and equipment, the stage, backstage, the auditorium, £32.00 ADA requirements and the lobby. Each chapter clearly describes what ISBN: 9781904031246 to expect and how to avoid surprises. It is a must-read for architects, Robert Bell interviews planners, performing arts groups, educators and anyone who may be a distinguished group considering building or renovating a theatre. of software engineers working on entertainment lighting ideas and Mr Phipps’ Theatre Theatres of Achievement products. Mark Jones, John Pick 172pp £17.95 John Higgins 302pp £29.95 ISBN: 9781904031383 ISBN: 9781904031376 Lighting for Roméo et Juliette Mark Jones John Higgins John Off ord 172pp £26.95 and John Pick affectionately ISBN: 9781904031161 describe “The describes the John Offord describes Sensational Story of history of 40 the making of the Vienna Eastbourne’s Royal distinguished State Opera production Hippodrome” – UK theatres in a from the lighting formerly Eastbourne personal tribute, designer’s viewpoint – Theatre Royal. An each uniquely from the point where intriguing narrative, illustrated by director Jürgen Flimm the book sets the the author. made his decision not story against a Completing each to use scenery or sets unique social history profile is colour and simply employ the of the town. Peter photography by expertise of lighting Longman, former director of The Theatres Adrian Eggleston. designer Patrick Woodroff e. Trust, provides the Foreword. Sixty Years of Light Work Fred Bentham 450pp £26.95 Yesterday’s Lights – A Revolution Reported ISBN: 9781904031079 This title is an Francis Reid 352pp £26.95 ISBN: 9781904031321 Set to help new generations to be aware of where the art and science autobiography of one of of theatre lighting is coming from – and stimulate a nostalgia trip for the great names behind the those who lived through the period, Francis Reid’s latest book has development of modern over 350 pages dedicated to the task, covering the ‘revolution’ from stage lighting equipment the fi fties through to the present day. Although this is a highly personal and techniques. It includes account of the development of lighting design and technology and a complete facsimile of the he admits that there are ‘gaps’, you’d be hard put to fi nd anything of famous Strand Electric signifi cance missing. Catalogue of May 1936 – a reference work in itself.
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From Ancient Rome to Rock ‘n’ Roll a Review of the UK Leisure Security Industry Mick Upton 198pp £14.95 ISBN: 9781904031505 From stewarding, close protection and crowd management through to his engagement as a senior consultant Mick Upton has been ever present in the events industry. A founder of ShowSec International in 1982 he was its chairman until 2000. The author has led the way on training within the sector. He set up the ShowSec Training Centre and has acted as a consultant at the Bramshill Police College. He has been prominent in the development of courses at Buckinghamshire New University where he was awarded a Doctorate in 2005. Mick has received numerous industry awards. His book is a personal account Production Management of the development and professionalism of the sector across the past Joe Aveline 134pp £17.95 50 years. ISBN: 9781904031109 Joe Aveline’s book is an in-depth guide to the role of the Production Manager, and includes real-life practical examples and ‘Aveline’s Health and Safety Stage Lighting for Theatre Fables’ – anecdotes of his experiences with real messages behind them. Management in the Live Designers Music and Events Industry Nigel Morgan 124pp £17.95 ISBN: 9781904031192 Chris Hannam 480pp £25.95 ISBN: 9781904031307 This is an updated This title covers the health and safety second edition of Nigel regulations and their application regarding Morgan’s popular book all aspects of staging live entertainment for students of theatre events, and is an invaluable manual design – outlining all for production managers and event the techniques of stage organisers. lighting design.
Entertainment in Production Volume 1: 1994-1999 Rob Halliday 254pp £24.95 ISBN: 9781904031512 Sound for the Stage Entertainment in Production Volume 2: 2000-2006 Rob Halliday 242pp £24.95 ISBN: 9781904031529 Patrick Finelli 218pp £24.95 Rob Halliday has a dual career as a lighting designer/programmer and author and in these two ISBN: 9781904031154 volumes he provides the intriguing but comprehensive technical background stories behind the Patrick Finelli’s thorough manual covering major musical productions and other notable projects spanning the period 1994 to 2005. Having all aspects of live and recorded sound for been closely involved with the majority of the events described, the author is able to present performance is a complete training course a fi rst-hand and all-encompassing portrayal of how many of the major shows across the past for anyone interested in working in the fi eld decade came into being. From Oliver! and Miss Saigon to Mamma Mia! and Mary Poppins, here of stage sound, and is a must for any student the complete technical story unfolds. The books, which are profusely illustrated, are in large part of sound. an adapted selection of articles that fi rst appeared in the magazine Lighting&Sound International.
Lighting the Stage Hearing the Light – 50 Years Francis Reid 120pp £14.95 Backstage ISBN: 9781904031086 Francis Reid 280pp £24.95 Lighting the ISBN: 9781904031185 Stage discusses This highly the human enjoyable memoir relationships delves deeply into involved in lighting the theatricality design – both of the industry. between people, The author’s and between almost fanatical Focus on Lighting these people and interest in opera, Technology technology. The his formative book is written Richard Cadena 120pp £17.95 period as lighting ISBN: 9781904031147 from a highly designer at This concise work unravels the mechanics personal viewpoint Glyndebourne and behind modern performance lighting and and its ‘thinking aloud’ approach is one that his experiences as appeals to designers and technicians alike. Francis Reid has used in his writings over a theatre administrator, writer and teacher Packed with clear, easy-to-read diagrams, the the past 30 years. make for a broad and unique background. book provides excellent explanations behind the technology of performance lighting.
19 January 2016 featuresbooks Aluminium Structures in the Lighting Techniques for A Practical Guide to Entertainment Industry Theatre-in-the-Round Health and Safety in the Peter Hind 234pp £24.95 Jackie Staines 188pp £24.95 Entertainment Industry ABTT Hold a Christmas Party 2015 ISBN: 9781904031062 ISBN: 9781904031017 Marco van Beek 120pp £14.95 Aluminium Lighting Techniques ISBN: 9781904031048 Structures in the for Theatre-in-the- This book is designed Entertainment Round is a unique to provide a practical Industry aims to reference source for approach to Health and educate the reader those working on Safety within the Live in all aspects of the lighting design for Entertainment and Event design and safe theatre-in-the-round industry. It gives industry- usage of temporary for the first time. It pertinent examples, and and permanent is the fi rst title to be seeks to break down aluminium published specifi cally the myths surrounding structures specific on the subject and it Health and Safety. to the entertainment also provides some industry – such as anecdotes and ideas for more challenging Electrical Safety for Live roof structures, PA towers, temporary staging, shows, and attempts to blow away some of Events etc. the myths surrounding lighting in this format. Marco van Beek 98pp £16.95 ISBN: 9781904031284 A Comparative Study of Health and Safety Aspects This title covers electrical Crowd Behaviour at Two in the Live Music Industry safety regulations and good practise pertinent £30.00 Major Music Events Chris Kemp, Iain Hill 300pp to the entertainment ISBN: 9781904031222 Chris Kemp, Iain Hill, Mick Upton 78pp industries and includes £7.95 ISBN: 9781904031253 This major work includes chapters on some basic electrical A compilation of the fi ndings of reports various safety aspects of live event theory as well as made at two major live music concerts, production and is written by specialists in clarifying the “do’s and and in particular crowd behaviour, which their particular areas of expertise. don’t’s” of working with is followed from ingress to egress. electricity. Theatre Engineering and Titles in Preparation Stage Machinery Toshiro Ogawa 332pp £30.00 ISBN: 9781904031024 Making Tracks (David Edelstein) The title will cover track systems, and discuss practical applications and solutions for Theatre Engineering and curtains and scenery for all forms of entertainment and presentation. The author is a Stage Machinery is a leading expert in the fi eld. unique reference work covering every aspect Crowded Places (Chris Kemp) of theatrical machinery The defi nitive book on crowd management, combining management, science, and stage technology in psychology, social interaction and human spatial mapping into a framework to help the global terms, and across practitioner understand the crowded space. Based on supporting real time events with a the complete historical theoretical foundation the book carries on the tradition of these very popular texts. spectrum. Revised February 2007.
Lighting Systems for TV Studios Nick Mobsby 570pp £45.00 How to Order ISBN: 9781904031000 To order books please go to www.etbooks.co.uk Lighting Systems for TV Studios, now in its second edition, is the fi rst book Alternatively, all titles are stocked for immediate delivery by specifi cally written on the www.amazon.co.uk subject and has become the ‘standard’ resource Kindle editions work for studio planning and design covering the most of our titles are also available for Kindle key elements of system go to www.amazon.co.uk design, luminaires, dimming, control, data networks and suspension systems as well as detailing the infrastructure items such as cyclorama, electrical and ventilation. TV lighting principles are explained and some history on TV broadcasting, camera technology and the Entertainment Technology Press Ltd equipment is provided to help set the scene! The Studio, High Green, Gt. Shelford, Cambridge CB22 5EG The second edition includes applications for Telephone: 01223 550805 www.etnow.com sine wave and distributed dimming, moving lights, Ethernet and new cool lamp technology.
20 Issue: 275 books photonews Aluminium Structures in the Lighting Techniques for A Practical Guide to Entertainment Industry Theatre-in-the-Round Health and Safety in the Peter Hind 234pp £24.95 Jackie Staines 188pp £24.95 Entertainment Industry ABTT Hold a Christmas Party 2015 ISBN: 9781904031062 ISBN: 9781904031017 Marco van Beek 120pp £14.95 Aluminium Lighting Techniques ISBN: 9781904031048 The Association of British Theatre Technicians held its annual Christmas event, sponsored by ETC and RUT, at the New Structures in the for Theatre-in-the- This book is designed London Theatre on December 4. ET’s John Offord was there with his pocket picture recording machine. Entertainment Round is a unique to provide a practical Industry aims to reference source for approach to Health and educate the reader those working on Safety within the Live in all aspects of the lighting design for Entertainment and Event design and safe theatre-in-the-round industry. It gives industry- usage of temporary for the first time. It pertinent examples, and and permanent is the fi rst title to be seeks to break down aluminium published specifi cally the myths surrounding structures specific on the subject and it Health and Safety. to the entertainment also provides some industry – such as anecdotes and ideas for more challenging Electrical Safety for Live roof structures, PA towers, temporary staging, shows, and attempts to blow away some of Events etc. the myths surrounding lighting in this format. Marco van Beek 98pp £16.95 ISBN: 9781904031284 A Comparative Study of Health and Safety Aspects This title covers electrical Crowd Behaviour at Two in the Live Music Industry safety regulations and good practise pertinent £30.00 Major Music Events Chris Kemp, Iain Hill 300pp to the entertainment ISBN: 9781904031222 Chris Kemp, Iain Hill, Mick Upton 78pp industries and includes £7.95 ISBN: 9781904031253 This major work includes chapters on some basic electrical A compilation of the fi ndings of reports various safety aspects of live event theory as well as made at two major live music concerts, production and is written by specialists in clarifying the “do’s and Adam Blaxill of Stage Electrics, Mark White of ETC and Ian Saunders of ALD. and in particular crowd behaviour, which their particular areas of expertise. don’t’s” of working with ABTT chief executive Robin Townley with John Hastie. is followed from ingress to egress. electricity. Theatre Engineering and Titles in Preparation Stage Machinery Toshiro Ogawa 332pp £30.00 ISBN: 9781904031024 Making Tracks (David Edelstein) The title will cover track systems, and discuss practical applications and solutions for Theatre Engineering and curtains and scenery for all forms of entertainment and presentation. The author is a Stage Machinery is a leading expert in the fi eld. unique reference work covering every aspect Crowded Places (Chris Kemp) of theatrical machinery The defi nitive book on crowd management, combining management, science, and stage technology in psychology, social interaction and human spatial mapping into a framework to help the global terms, and across practitioner understand the crowded space. Based on supporting real time events with a the complete historical theoretical foundation the book carries on the tradition of these very popular texts. spectrum. Revised February 2007.
Lighting Systems for TV Anna Western of Stage Electrics, Ritchie Reed of Harman’s Martin Studios Nick Mobsby 570pp £45.00 Professional and David Blyth. How to Order ISBN: 9781904031000 Richard York, Alan Russell and Michael Holden. To order books please go to www.etbooks.co.uk Lighting Systems for TV Studios, now in its second edition, is the fi rst book Alternatively, all titles are stocked for immediate delivery by specifi cally written on the www.amazon.co.uk subject and has become the ‘standard’ resource Kindle editions work for studio planning and design covering the most of our titles are also available for Kindle key elements of system go to www.amazon.co.uk design, luminaires, dimming, control, data networks and suspension systems as well as detailing the infrastructure items such as cyclorama, electrical and ventilation. TV lighting principles are explained and some history on TV broadcasting, camera technology and the Entertainment Technology Press Ltd equipment is provided to help set the scene! The Studio, High Green, Gt. Shelford, Cambridge CB22 5EG The second edition includes applications for Telephone: 01223 550805 www.etnow.com sine wave and distributed dimming, moving lights, Ethernet and new cool lamp technology. Richard Broadhurst of RB Lighting with Nikki Scott of Stage Technologies/TAIT andKen Bennett-Hunter. Dorian Kelly, David Adams and Geoff Joyce.
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David Blyth receives his ABTT Fellowship award … a Fellowship for Geoff Joyce. … and Paul Sadler. from Louise Jeffreys.
Paul Sadler of Delstar Engineering with Jason Maggie Saxon joins the ranks of ABTT’s honorary Erik Larsen of ETC with ABTT Theatre Show Barnes. members. director Roger Fox.
ABTT 2015 Award line-up: Geoff Joyce, David Blyth, Maggie Saxon, Paul Sadler and Ken Bennett Hunter. Behind are Mark White, Robin Townley and Louise Jeffreys. Justin Leonard and James Bartle of Igus UK with Scott Foster.
A consultancy trio of Robert Essert, Rob Harris and Tim Foster. Ivan Myles, David Edelstein and Mark White.
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Peter Marshall of PRG and David Mayo of the ABTT Theatre Show. ABTT chairman Louise Jeffreys welcomes Ken Bennett-Hunter as an honorary member of ABTT.
David Edelstein and Scott Foster of Triple E with Matthew Tonks of TAIT/Stage Technologies. Julian Chiverton and Mark Chorley of Doughty Engineering.
Peter Threadgold of White Light and David Cusworth of National Stage Technology. Mark Ager of Stage Technologies/TAIT with Matt Lloyd of GDS.
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JTSE 2015 etnow’s camera in Paris, 24/25 November
Ivo Moors on stand for Highlite International. Equipment on display included the recently introducedand highly successful Infinity brand. TAIT/Stage Technologies, world leaders in automation and stage engineering. On stand were Matthew Tonks and Ted Moore.
Jean-Yves Beaussart and Giles Le Bihan of Verlinde point the way forward with the Stagemaker SR double brake hoist range. The base stand of Robe Lighting France.
Drape and starcloth specialists Blackout of Paris The stand of Audio Technica. and London.
ESL for Artistic Licence, Chroma-Q, Jands Vista, The Robert Juliat black box demonstration area. Rosco, etc. The stand of AVAB Transtechnik France with ETC.
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“a” is for axente, a leading French distributor of lighting, truss and audio RVE Technologie showed their latest LED luminaires amongst a range of brands. equipment.
Staging specialists Europodium. Emelio Cornelli of Clay Paky on the Dimatec stand with Olivier Bordini.
JTSE regular Serapid, specialist in linear movement equipment and control. Leading French loudspeaker manufacturer L-Acoustics.
The stand of flooring specialists Harlequin. The exhibit of DPA Microphones.
25 January 2016 features
The busy stand of lighting control specialists ADB Lighting Technologies. AED Distribution’s Berten Vanderheijden with the new SolaWash Pro 2000 from High End Systems.
NEXO of France showed an expanding range of audio equipment. Robert Juliat, famous for followspots and LED luminaires.
The stand of ShowTex France for fabrics, tracks The Harman meeting point. and show control.
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Bose Doughty Engineering Tel: +44 (0)3330 142545 Tel: +44 (0)1425 478961 www.pro.bose.com www.doughty-engineering.co.uk
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To be listed here e-mail British Harlequin plc [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1892 514888 or call 01223 550805 www.harlequinfloors.com for details of our on-line and magazine advertising package Clay Paky ELC Lighting Tel: +39 (0)35 654311 Tel: +41 79 210 4613 www.claypaky.it www.elclighting.com Columbus McKinnon ETC Tel: +44 (0)1244 375375 Tel: +44 (0)20 8896 1000 www.cm-et.com ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY www.etcconnect.com CPL Gerriets Great Britain Ltd Tel: +44 (0)845 689 2000 Tel: +44 (0)20 7639 7704 www.cplav.com www.gerriets.co.uk Creative Technology Ltd GDS Tel: +44 (0)1293 582000 Tel: +44 (0)117 325 0063 www.ctlondon.com www.gds.uk.com
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Hawthorn Le Mark Group Tel: +44 (0)1664 821111 Tel: +44 (0)1480 494540 www.hawthorn.biz www.lemark.co.uk Hazebase Lee Filters Ltd Tel: +49 (0)5130 371005 Tel: +44 (0)1264 366245 www.hazebase.com www.leefilters.com Highlite UK LDR Tel: +44 (0)1249 819494 Tel: +39 0376 771777 www.highliteuk.co.uk www.ldr.it Hoist UK Litec Tel: +44 (0)151 334 7682 Tel. +39 041 596 00 00 www.hoistuk.com www.litectruss.com
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Northern Light Robe UK Ltd Tel: +44 (0)131 622 9100 Tel: +44 (0)1604 741000 www.northernlight.co.uk www.robeuk.com Penn Elcom Robolights Tel: +44 (0)1424 429631 Tel: +44 (0)1392 823040 www.pennelcomonline.com www.robolights.com Pharos Architectural Controls Ltd Rope and Rigging Tel: +44 (0)20 7471 9229 Tel: +44 (0)7886 584628 www.pharoscontrols.com www.ropeandrigging.co.uk Philips Rosco +31 (0) 534 500424 Tel: +44 (0)20 8659 2300 www.seleconlight.com www.strandlighting.com www.rosco.com PixelRange RVE Technologie Tel: +44 (0)1905 363600 Tel: +33 (0)1 60 61 53 00 www.pixelrange.com www.rvetec.com
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