Product Description

Focusing on all technical aspects of stage lighting the author divulges his extensive knowledge and experience, explaining natural light phenomena, the history of light in the theatre and Goethe's and Runge's research on the theory of colour as well as technical details, from the fundamentals of optics and projection to the different kinds of lamps, lights, spots and other lighting equipment.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1591566 in Books
• Published on: 2000-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 240 pages

Review
'Max Keller ... is ... a leading pioneer in the theatre lighting industry.''... a remarkable introductory book to lighting design ...''[Max Kellers] book continues to bring imagination, perception and motion to a table previously loaded with theory.''The reason why this book has the edge is that it engages the reader's attention throughout by linking clear text with superbly selected pictures, drawings and graphics.''LIGHT Fantastic' is the analysis of a lifetime of work in lighting and is still THE reference book for theatre lighting design. It is also an essential book for anyone involved in any strand of lighting design.'Mondoarc Magazine, 2007

About the Author
Max Keller is an internationally acclaimed designer and consultant for productions on some of the world's most celebrated stages, including the Metropolitan Opera House, the Royal Opera House, the Salzburg Festival and The Munich Kammerspiele.