Theatrical Lighting Design Interactive Features


By Kade Mendelowitz PO Box 81522, Fairbanks, AK 99708 Kade@TheatricalDesign.com

Features

A complete interactive learning tool for the development of knowledge and skill in the art and practice of lighting design for the stage.
Utilizing audio, graphics, video, animation, text and a powerful and intuitive interface, a student discovers and implements the very practical skills of lighting for the stage.

There are over 100 audio clips & tips throughout the program.
By combining text, audio and graphics (including video and animation) you learn from a completely immersive experience, which helps you understand.

If you are a more aural learner, this CD will reach you better than a typical textbook, which is primarily text based.

You are in complete control of the speed of the program. The navigation bar is always available.


To the segment menu.	The current section / allows you to return to the beginning of that particular section.	You can easily repeat any screen.	You will be alerted if audio clips are available.	Proceed forward when you are ready.

Over 100 full-color photographs are used liberally throughout the CD - not just a few "plates".

There is a mixture of production photos and models; making use of images that exemplify concepts.

Over 20 video clips demonstrate theories, and give you a more personal connection to the subject of lighting.

How to hang a lighting Instrument
ERS / Lekos, Fresnels, Par Cans
Changing lamps in various instrument types
Lighting "snow" on-stage
Examples of using a scrim effect on stage
Fog effects
Hazer effects
more...

Dozens of animations and unique cut-away views demonstrate theories in a way typical textbooks can not compete with.

The included Mini Light Lab is an extremely useful and flexible tool.

11 lighting units at the most common positions
3 far cycs in standard Red, Blue, Green
Each unit may be set in 10% increments
150 color choices for each instrument
60 included backgrounds or
Import your own background image (Scan your set rendering and "drop it in"!)

Look up the definitions of lighting terminology in the included glossary of lighting terminology!

There are even two included original theatrical-based games including Light Drop and "The Cursed Play"!

You can play "Lite Drop" on-line right now!

The CD's "Print_Me" folder includes helpful handouts, charts, draftings and a resume template for your use.

A tutorial and trial copy of SoftPlot is included - one of the premiere CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) programs!

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