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Entertainment rigging for the 21st century, compilation of work on rigging practices, safety, and related topics, edited by Bill Sapsis

eng

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Entertainment rigging for the 21st century

879983518

edited by Bill Sapsis

compilation of work on rigging practices, safety, and related topics

"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"--Back cover

Forces and formulas / Rocky Paulson -- Structural behavior / Bill Gorlin -- Lighting truss / Tray Allen -- Arena rigging / Roy Bickel -- Outdoor roof structures / Keith Bohn -- Counterweight rigging / Karen Butler -- Aerialist rigging / Stu Cox -- Performer flying / Joe McGeough -- Stage automation / Scott Fisher -- The mechanics of stage automation / Dan Culhane -- Training in the 21st century (US version) / Eddie Raymond -- Training in the 21st century (UK version) / Chris Higgs -- Working safely at height / Bill Sapsis -- Medical issues in fall arrest/rescue / Carla D. Richters