Drawing on his extensive experience in the field and classroom, author John Huntington clearly explains everything that goes on behind the scenes and inside the machines to bring bold visions to life in real-world settings.

Contents:

General Control Concepts; Electrical Control System Basics; Numbering Systems; General Datacom Concepts; Physical Communications Media; Point-to-Point Interfaces; Lighting; Lasers; Sound; Video; Computer Presentation; Film Profection; Stage Machinery; Animatronics; Fog Smoke Fire and Water; Pyrotechnics; SMPTE Time Code; MIDI Time Code; MIDI Show Control; MIDI Machine Control; SDX; General Network Concepts; Common Network Protocols; IEEE 902.3 "Ethernet"; Other LANs; System Design Concepts; Typical Commercial Show-Controllers; A Technical Thunderstorm; Put on a Happy Face; Film at 11; Ten-Pin Alley; It's an Itchy World; Troubleshooting Guidelines. ©2007, 464 pages.