This book provides comprehensive coverage of the process of programming automated lighting fixtures. Each lighting event provides a unique set of creative and operational challenges and explains how to prepare for the most common situations.

From basic principles of automated lighting, to pre-production preparations, the text details concepts, procedures, and guidelines to ensure a successful production. Then the author continues with in-depth explanations for beginning, intermediate, and advanced programmers. Additional sections explore troubleshooting principles, working relationships, and future technologies. For the final chapter of the book, the author interviewed many respected lighting industry veterans including John Broderick, Christian Choi, Laura Frank, Jim Lenahan and Arnold Serame.

Automated lighting programming is a difficult subject to impart in writing, but veteran programmer Schiller does it effectively here. While the artistic elements of programming are not covered, the theory and technology required to operate an automated lighting system is explained in detail. LTP and HTP fades, grouping, chases, palettes and visualization are all explained. Also includes a brief look at new digital/video lighting.