CMU School of Drama


Sunday, April 12, 2009

Lighting Design 101: The Art of Illumination - Part II

Thursday, April 16, 2009, 3:30pm EST

This is a follow up to the February CSL Webinar, Lighting Design 101: The Art of Illumination.

Guest Speakers Richard Cadena and Jeff Ravitz will be discussing the various elements of Lighting Design and how each would approach a similar project. Richard and Jeff will discuss the project from conception to realization.

This webinar is intended for a broad range of lighting professionals and aspiring professionals and it will provide a foundation for building a show from the ground up. Topics will once again include:

  • Lighting instruments, positions, and purpose
  • Plotting, modeling, rendering, and visualization
  • Color combining and scene building
  • Programming and playback

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About the presenters

Richard Cadena

Richard Cadena is a 22-year veteran of the lighting industry, author, ETCP Recognized Trainer, a member of ESTA’s Technical Standards Committee, and the editor of PLSN magazine. His books include:

  • Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician and Technician
  • Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving Light
  • Focus on Lighting Technology
  • Lighting Design for Modern Houses of Worship

His books are available at the PLSN Bookshelf, Amazon.com, and other retailers.

Jeff Ravitz

Jeff Ravitz has been the Lighting Designer for Bruce Springsteen since 1984. He was awarded a Primetime Emmy for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band on HBO, and two Los Angeles Emmys for Univision’s El Grito deMexico in 2005 and 2006.

Jeff has designed lighting for live televised spectaculars, awards shows, newsmagazines, and studio-based productions. Recent work includes the design of television specials for Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce, The Black Eyed Peas, and Dave Matthews.

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