Control Systems for Live Entertainment

by John Huntington

Control Systems for Live Entertainment provides essential information for technicians, engineers and designers interested in how control systems and computers are used in the live entertainment arena. Specifically covering control for lighting, lasers, sound, video, film projection, stage machinery, animatronics, special effects and pyrotechnics for theatre, concerts, theme parks, themed-retail, cruise ships, museums, corporate and other events.

Drawing on his extensive experience in the field and classroom, author John Huntington clearly explains everything that goes on behind the scenes and inside the machines to bring bold visions to life in real-world settings.

Genres: Reference

Paperback

First published July 4, 1994

Reviews

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just the right depth for someone in my position, enough to get a network up and running and/or troubleshoot issues without going too deep into the protocols. Tone was friendly and conversational even funny at times, which is rare for an academic textbook. This book was enjoyable to read, not a chore like similar texts and I suspect the book started as a series of lecture notes. Finally hats off to the ridiculous "Purple Floyd" and "Comfortably Rich" case study. Man I miss live entertainment.

[Hugo Vázquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book with lots of information. It's a big book so I recommend to pace yourself and read it with a highlighter in your hand. There are a lot of standards and instructions that will make this book slow to read, but it is worth it. It has a wealth of information that not many people know about, especially if you're new to show business.