The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook 2nd Edition

This book is must have for every Lighting Programmer and LD! As of 1/2 way through I decided that it would be required reading for my Programmers and Lighting Interns. It reminded me of things I had forgotten, and gave me some fresh ideas on how to make my workflow faster. It is being passed around my crew, and I don't for-see it sitting on my bookshelf very much. The journals in the back are really cool and almost worth the cost of the book. I am a Hog2 user, and it was cool to see how others are using the same desk.Thank you!Austin Taylor[...]

I know nothing about lighting programming and it was interesting to read about what's involved. The book's audience is people who are interested in lighting or know something about lighting, I suppose.

If you thought this was a book for programmers (the computer kind) about programming *for* lighting systems (like i did), think again. That being said, if you are the computer kind of programmer writing programs for lighting systems, then this book is a very good introduction to technical aspects of physical lighting systems. It will help you with the vocabulary, the concepts, and much about the whole lighting trade. Definitely a book to read. If you're trying to learn about operating lights, see other reviews who have done a better job than i would.

This book will be useful if you are, or want to become, a programmer for electronic stage lighting control boards. It doesn't discuss the specifics of particular equipment but does lay out the general principles for efficiently programming any lighting control system.

Informative in a general way, but targets advice exclusively to those who have access to or possess high-end DMX controllers and fixtures. Very little information about how to use specific controllers or fixtures. Descriptions of how the author is greatly experienced are not useful.

This was a great read. Easy, informative, interesting, not overly technical, but still informative for an experienced but mostly amateur working lighting programmer. I'd highly recommend it. Great reviews of lighting the Olympics, The Crystal Method, and Metallica.

Full of great information for those new or old to lighting. Both technical information and useful anecdotes of a clearly talented professional in his own right.Great read.

OK, but is really for someone who is wanting to or just starting in stage lighting. If your expecting to learn the "details" of programming automated lighting, this book is not for you.