Stage Lighting: The Fundamentals is written specifically for introductory stage lighting courses. The book begins with an examination of the nature of light, perception, and colour, then leads into a conversation on stage lighting equipment and technicians. Topics such as lamps, luminaries, controls/dimming, and electricity form the basis of these chapters.

The book also provides a detailed explanation and overview of the lighting design process for the theatre and several other traditional forms of entertainment. Finally, it explores a variety of additional areas where lighting designers can find related future employment, such as concert and corporate lighting, themed design, architectural and landscape lighting, and computer animation.

New for this edition:

• Enlarged full-colour illustrations, photographs, light plots, and examples of lighting design;
• Updated information on LED lighting and equipment;
• Expanded discussion of the practical use of colour as a designer;
• Expanded discussion of psychological and perceptual effects of colour;
• New discussion of colour mixing through light sources that make use of additive mixing;
• Expanded discussion of industry professions;
• Expanded discussion and illustrations relating to photometrics;
• Expanded discussion and examples of control protocols and new equipment;
• Updated designer profiles along with the addition of even more designer profiles.