Heart of Light

<p><em>The Heart of Light: A Holistic Primer for a Life and Career in Lighting Design and Production</em> is a fresh look into the ever-evolving fields of lighting design and technology for arts and entertainment.</p><p>Full of practical information historic perspectives engaging projects and opportunities for deep inquiry practice and reflection this book offers a well-rounded foundation in the art technology and industries of light. It explores a wide range of topics including: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>how to observe communicate about and use light effectively</li> <p> </p> <li>how quietive practices can deepen the creative process</li> <p> </p> <li>current lighting equipment used across the various arts and entertainment industries and strategies for keeping up with its rapid innovation</li> <p> </p> <li>how to choose a career path that keeps you inspired as well as ways to search for work with dos and don'ts of effective career building</li> <p> </p> <li>how to cope with and celebrate the unknown and related challenges of implementing a design under pressure</li> <p> </p> <li>considerations for using self-reflection to be successful and impact positive change</li> </ul><p>From her perspective of lighting designer educator and contemplative practitioner the author explores lighting not just as subject but as an invitation to a fulfilling lifelong adventure.</p><p>Written for students of Theatrical Lighting courses and emerging lighting professionals <i>The Heart of Light </i>is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the power of light.</p>