Skip Mort has had a life-long interest and involvement in stage lighting. His book Stage Lighting: The Technicians' Guide is the conclusion of a six year project which began with the production of three interactive DVDs based on lighting workshops that he had previously developed for students and drama teachers. It is published by Methuen Drama. Skip is a regular contributor to the Teaching Drama magazine and offers lighting services, training, support and workshops for school teachers, students and technicians. He has experience as a teacher both within school and higher education environments.

A new and revised edition of the quick-reference guide to stage lighting, covering a wealth of detail on equipment, lighting a performance space, special effects and lighting design, including additional sections on LED lighting as well as video content.

Part One - Lighting TechnicianLanterns, Dimmers & ControlColour, Gobos & EffectsPart Two - Lighting DesignerLighting a Performance SpaceLighting DesignPart Three - Lighting ResourcesOnline Video ResourcesTechnical info.WebsitesKey notes!

This practical guide covers all aspects of stage lighting equipment, special effects, lighting a performance space and lighting design. It is well illustrated with examples of equipment, diagrams, plans and technical data. It also features the work of current lighting designers. The associated video content shows the practical use of equipment and different lighting techniques and effects.It provides easy access to the content through the use of tabulated sections and keyword headings. The information in each chapter is presented at three levels which run visually throughout the guide enabling students to mix and match their own personal level of study or for practitioners to fast track through to the information they need on stage.This new and revised second edition brings the guide right up to date, and includes all new material on the development of LED lighting in recent years, as well as online video resources.