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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.
With a foreword written by Monona Rossol, this text contains contributions from industry leaders including:
Rocky Paulson
Bill Gorlin
Tray Allen
Roy Bickel
Keith Bohn
Karen Butler
Stuart Cox
Bill Sapsis
Dan Culhane
Eddie Raymond
Chris Higgs
Carla Richters
Joe McGeough
Scott Fisher
List of contents
Foreword
Chapter 1: Forces & Formulas
Chapter 2: Structural Behavior
Chapter 3: Lighting Truss
Chapter 4: Arena Rigging
Chapter 5: Outdoor Roof Structures
Chapter 6: Counterweight Rigging
Chapter 7: Aerialist Rigging
Chapter 8: Performer Flying
Chapter 9: Stage Automation
Chapter10: The Mechanics of Stage Automation
Chapter11: Training in the Twenty-First Century (US version)
Chapter12: Training in the Twenty-First Century (UK version)
Chapter 13: Working Safely at Height
Chapter 14: Medical Issues in Fall Arrest/Rescue
About the author
Bill Sapsis has been involved in the entertainment industry for over 40 years. In 1981 he started Sapsis Rigging, Inc. and developed the company into an internationally recognized leader in the design and installation of stage equipment. He is a current member of the ETCP Council and Chair of the Rigging Working Group for PLASA NA. He also sits on the PLASA Foundation's Board of Directors and is a member of the Behind The Scenes committee. He is the recipient of the 2010 EVA Swan Award, PLASA NA's highest honor. Bill is a USITT Fellow and a past member of the USITT Board of Directors. Bill also co-produces the highly acclaimed North American Theatre and Engineering Conference in New York City.
Summary
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.
