Entertainment rigging for the 21st century compilation of rigging practices, safety, automation, and related issues

• Other Authors: Sapsis, Bill (Editor)
• Format: Unknown
• Language: English
• Published: Burlington, MA Focal Press 2015
• Subjects: Hoisting machinery > Rigging; Theaters > Stage-setting and scenery > Safety measures
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• Item Description: Includes index
• Physical Description: xv, 270 pages illustrations 23 cm
• ISBN: 9781138170681

From the basics of physical forces and mathematical formulas to performer flying and stage automation, Entertainment Rigging for the 21st Century provides you with insider information into rigging systems and the skills you need to safely operate them. Over the past decade, the entertainment industry has witnessed major changes in rigging technology, as manually operated rigging has given way to motorized systems in both permanent and touring productions, and greater attention has been paid to standardizing safety practices. This book leads you through what is currently happening in the industry, why it's happening, and how. Accessible for riggers and non-riggers alike, it contains details on the technology and methodology used to achieve the startling effects found in concerts and stage shows.