
Digital Technical Theater Simplified
High Tech Lighting, Audio, Video and More on a Low Budget
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Narrated by:
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Drew Birdseye
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By:
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Drew Campbell
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The theater is in the midst of a digital revolution! This audiobook provides listeners with an easy-to-understand overview of the digital technology currently available for the stage. In clear language, Digital Technical Theater Simplified explains digital technology in the fields of lighting, audio, video, and show control. All chapters contain do-it-yourself examples of how anyone can use these advanced technologies, as well as case studies of "how the pros do it".
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Editorial reviews
Drew Campbell's overview of the next generation of technical theater, with a focus on lighting, audio, video, and show control, is neatly complemented by narrator Drew Birdseye's hearty performance. With Birdseye's lively help, Campbell keeps the technical aspects of the book easy to understand, and he includes short quizzes at the start of each chapter to help listeners find their skill level.
This reference tool has useful information for all levels of technical experience, but amateurs will especially value the case studies explaining how pros use the more advanced levels of technology.
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- Christopher C Perkins
- 08-21-18
WELL DONE
Well prepared and presented. Will be of great value to me as I expand my knowledge of theatrical lighting and sound and try to move from novice to proficient.
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