Digital Technical Theater Simplified: High Tech Lighting, Audio, Video and More on a Low Budget

An industry expert and award-winning author outlines the ins & outs of the digital technology available in theater production.

This book provides readers 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. Each introductory chapter begins with a short quiz to help the reader find their appropriate skill level; technical rookies can start by reviewing the basics, while more tech-savvy readers can skip to the advanced material.

Topics covered include:
• Why audio went digital
• Digital audio playback
• DMX
• Control consoles
• LED lighting
• Creating video content
• Media servers
• Serial protocols
• Network protocols
• And much more

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" to help the reader appreciate the most sophisticated levels of technology in professional theater.