Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician

by Richard Cadena

The application of electricity for the theatre, concert stage, television studio, or any other production environment differs from that of a residence or commercial building. Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician is the only reference on the market that covers these differences, explaining what entertainment electricians and technicians need to know and why. It not only reinforces the fundamentals of electricity, power distribution, and electrical safety, but also explains the latest developments in technology for the live entertainment professional and aspiring professional. Written by an Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) Recognized trainer, this reference supports practicing electricians and technicians, and provides new technicians the assistance needed for a successful career in the entertainment industry. Fully updated, the second edition contains new information on systems, protocols, regulations, and safety standards, both domestic and international. Additional resources, including conversion tables, voltage spreadsheets, articles from Lighting & Sound International, Lighting & Sound America, and Protocol, and animations and illustrations depicting electricity and electric power distribution developed for the author‘s workshops, can be found on the companion website www.entertainmentelectricity.com.

338 pages, Paperback

First published February 25, 2009

Reviews

[Tyler Green]

A great resource for studying for the ETCP

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[Malcolm]

A very accessible and informative textbook - and surprisingly funny to boot! Though the nuances of AC power fried my brain, the book is an excellent entry-level guide to the ins and outs of electricity as it pertains to the live entertainment industry. Cadena makes the math fairly easy to understand and execute and emphasizes a firm safety-first attitude.

Cadena acknowledges and repeatedly reinforces the potential safety hazards in each chapter. A must-have for any would-be Master Electrician.

[JohnPouder]

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[David Choo]

Very useful

Surprised how in-depth it got yet still relatively easy to understand. As someone that works with motion picture lighting equipment I appreciated the examples provided that were right down my alley.