Combining theory and application, A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting provides a comprehensive analysis of lighting systems along with examples and illustrations of the technical tools and methods used in the industry. Students and professionals will benefit from experience-based tips and techniques to prepare and execute a lighting design, along with learning how to avoid common traps. An entertaining and educational read, author Steven Louis Shelley draws from his 35 years of diverse experience to explain how to get the job done along with real-life examples of projects from start to finish. Learn why some techniques are successful