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.

General Control Concepts; Electrical Control System Basics; Numbering Systems; General Datacom Concepts; Physical Communications Media; Point-toPoint 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.

Includes index.

pt. 1. Introduction. An introduction -- General control concepts -- Electrical control system basics -- System design principles -- pt. 2. Entertainment discipline overview. Lighting -- Lasers -- Audio -- Image presentation -- Stage machinery -- Animatronics -- Fog, smoke, fire, and water -- Pyrotechnics -- Show control -- pt. 3. Data communications and networking. Numbering systems -- General datacom concepts -- Physical communications media -- Point-to-point interfaces -- General network concepts -- Network systems -- Ethernet -- Network utilities -- pt. 4. Standards and protocols used in entertainment. DMX512-A -- RDM -- ACN -- MIDI -- MIDI show control -- MIDI machine control -- SMPTE and MIDI time code -- Miscellaneous connection methods -- pt. 5. Example show control systems. A theatrical thunderstorm -- Put on a happy face -- Ten-pin alley -- Comfortably rich -- It's an itchy world after all -- Conclusion.

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