Show Networks and Control Systems

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Size: 7.5" x 9.25"
Edition: Second, Minor 2.1 Update issued 2021, details here.
Publisher: Zircon Designs Press
Print ISBN: 978-0-692-95873-5
E-Book: Kindle
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Show Networks and Control Systems, the industry standard since 1994, is both a learning guide for beginners and a reference for experienced technicians. With its unique combined focus on computers, networks, and control systems, the book covers the art and practice of using these tools for live shows such as concerts, theatre productions, theme park attractions, themed-retail installations, cruise ship shows, museum exhibits, interactive media projects, and traditional performing arts. The book offers an in-depth examination of the technology used behind the scenes in lighting, lasers, audio, video, stage machinery, animatronics, special effects, and pyrotechnics and show control, the technique used to interconnect and synchronize two or more show systems. In this extensively revised and updated second edition (after three editions with the previous title, Control Systems for Live Entertainment), Huntington draws on more than three decades of experience in the field and classroom to clearly explain what goes on behind the scenes and inside the machines that bring bold performances to life in real-world settings.

List Price: $50
Size: 7.5" x 9.25"
Edition: First
Publisher: Zircon Designs Press
Print ISBN: 978-0-615-65590-1
E-Book: Kindle
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Show Networks and Control Systems* has been the industry standard reference in backstage control technology since 1994. With a unique combined focus on computers, networks, control systems, art and practice, the book offers an in-depth examination of the control and networking technology used in lighting, lasers, sound, stage machinery, animatronics, special effects, and pyrotechnics for concerts, theme parks, theatre, themed-retail, cruise ships, museums, interactive performing arts, and special events. This completely revised, reorganized and updated edition includes more than 30 new pages and dozens of brand-new graphics, with dramatically expanded coverage of show networking technology and fresh real-world examples. Drawing upon his extensive experience in the field and classroom, 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. * (Formerly Control Systems for Live Entertainment)

Control Systems for Live Entertainment

List Price: $60?
Size: 7.5" x 9.25"
Edition: Third
Publisher: Focal Press
Print ISBN: 978-0-240-80937-3
If you are interested in how control systems and computer networks are used in all areas of live entertainment, Control Systems for Live Entertainment is the industry standard reference. With a unique combined focus on computers, networking, art, and practice, this book offers an in-depth examination of control for lighting, lasers, sound, , stage machinery, animatronics, special effects, and pyrotechnics for concerts, theme parks, theatre, themed-retail, cruise ships, museums, special and other events. This new edition also includes:
expanded emphasis on networking technology and practice.
complete coverage of important new protocols such as ACN and RDM.
completely revised and updated case studies.
a completely reorganized and revised structure
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.* Author's website is a live, updated resource for this audience - visited from control systems technicians in countries around the globe!* Systems formerly solo are now being networked together and audio and lighting techs need this knowledge* Loaded with realistic examples that readers love

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Size: 6" x 9.25"
Edition: Second
Publisher: Focal Press
Print ISBN: 0-240-80348-5
Control Systems for Live Entertainment provides essential information for technicians, engineers and designers interested in how control systems and computers are used in the live entertainment arena. Specifically covering control for lighting, lasers, sound, video, film projection, stage machinery, animatronics, special effects and pyrotechnics for theatre, concerts, theme parks, themed-retail, cruise ships, museums, corporate and other events.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.Sections on all major entertainment control standards, methods and protocols, including DMX512, MIDI, MIDI Show Control, Sony 9-Pin, SMPTE Time Code and many othersBasics of control systems, data communications, and networks, including EIA serial standards and EthernetSystem design concepts and case studies featuring realistic problems and practical solutions, with a unique combined focus on computers, art and practice

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Size: 6" x 9.25"
Edition: First
Publisher: Focal Press
Print ISBN: 0-240-80177-6
The very first edition of my book, Control Systems for Live Entertainment, released in 1994, is now basically a historic document. So I sent it out to get scanned and you can now download a PDF of the file here. It’s kind of hilarious looking back on it now.
This book provides a thorough examination of how computers are being used in the arena of live show control and a discussion of all the components vital to controlling lighting and sound for live entertainment systems. In addition to including solid, basic material on computer language, control concepts, and interface technology, the book also highlights such hot topics as Multimedia and MIDI. - Lighting and Sound International, May 1994Case studies featuring real-life problems and practical solutionsNumerous drawings and graphs illustrate the equipmentUnique combination of computers, art and technique