Automated lighting the art and science of moving light in theatre, live performance, broadcast, and entertainment
""Automated Lighting-Technology, Applications, and Design"" is a comprehensive text covering everything you will need to know as a working or aspiring lighting professional about automated lighting fixtures, systems, how they are used and design issues you will face. It is writte...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Amsterdam ; Boston :
Focal Press
2006.
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| Edición: | 1st edition |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009626877806719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Front Cover; Automated Lighting; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Section 1: Introduction to Automated Lighting; Chapter 1. Automated Lighting in the Global Village; Chapter 2. The Foundation of the Automated Lighting Industry; A. The Genesis of the Automated Lighting Industry; B. Synchronicity; C. "If We Can Make It Change Color . . ."; D. The Black Hole; E. For Sale: Automated Lighting; F. Sue Me, Sue You Blues; G. The Future of Automated Lighting; Chapter 3. Automated Lighting Systems; A. Systems Overview; B. Rigging Systems; Aluminum Structures; Theatrical Rigging
- Rigging HardwareC. Power Distribution Systems; Disconnect Switch; Feeder Cable; Distribution Panels and Portable Power DistributionUnits (PPD; Overcurrent Protection; Dimmers; Branch Circuits; Connectors; Worldwide Electrical Safety and Wiring Codes; Compliance; Wire Gauges; D. Data Distribution Systems; Data Cables; Data Splitters; Data Amplifiers; Data Converters; Data Terminators; A/B Switches; Data Connectors; E. Control Systems; Automated Lighting Controllers; Automated Lighting Consoles; PC-Based Controllers; Dedicated Controllers; Playback Units; Remote Focus Units; Preset Stations
- Media ServersRedundant Backup Systems; F. Luminaires; Electrical Systems; Electronics Systems; Electromechanical Systems; Mechanical Systems; Optical Systems; Communications Systems; Section 2: Electricity and Electronics; Chapter 4. DC Electricity; A. The Flow of Electrons; B. The Relative Size of Electrons; C. The Electron Drift Theory; D. Friction; E. Conductive Properties of Materials; F. Current Convention; G. Voltage, Current, and Resistance; H. Water and Electricity-Bad Mix, Good Analogy; I. The DC Circuit; J. Units of Measure-Current, Voltage, Resistance, Power
- K. The Resistor Color CodeL. Resistor Wattage; M. Series Resistance; N. Parallel Resistance; O. Series/Parallel Resistance; P. Ohm's Law; Q. DC Power; Chapter 5. Electricity and Magnetism; A. Magnetic Lines of Flux; B. Electromagnetic Induction; C. Inducing Current; D. Alternating Current; Chapter 6. AC Electricity; A. The Alternating Current Generator; B. Peak Value; C. Average Value; D. The Inductor; E. The Capacitor; F. Phase Relationships; G. Impedance; H. The Transformer; I. AC Power; J. Power Factor; K. Three-Phase Power; L. The Three-Phase Wye Configuration
- M. Three-Phase Wye ConnectionsN. The Three-Phase Delta Configuration; O. Electrical Safety; P. Drugs and Alcohol; Chapter 7. Power Supplies; A. The Diode; Half-Wave Rectification; Full-Wave Rectification; B. The DC Power Supply; C. Switched-Mode Power Supplies; D. Power Supplies for Arc Lamps; The Magnetic Ballast Power Supply; Electronic Switching Power Supply for Gas Discharge Lamps; Advantages of Magnetic Ballast Power Supplies; Disadvantages of Magnetic Ballast Power Supplies; Advantages of Electronic Switching Power Supplies; Disadvantages of Electronic Switching Power Supplies
- Chapter 8. Overcurrent and Overvoltage Protection
