4th Edition
Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician and Technician Electricity, Power Distribution, and Electrical Safety for the Stage and Set
1. Foundations of Electrical Systems 2. Circuits and Circuit Laws 3. DC Power 4. Introduction to Alternating Current 5. 3-Phase Power 6. Power Factor and Single-Phase Power Calculations 7. Harmonics 8. 3-Phase Power Calculations 9. Power Generators 10. Battery Power 11. Electrical Safety 12. Grounding/Earthing and Bonding 13. Overcurrent and Ground Fault Protection 14. Dimming Systems 15. Portable Power Distribution 16. Show Prep 17. Setting Up and Monitoring
Biography
Richard Cadena is an ETCP Recognized Trainer and ETCP Certified Entertainment Electrician with over 38 years of experience in live event and film/television production. As a freelance lighting consultant and production electrician, he has worked on concert tours, corporate events, music festivals, television, theatre, motion pictures, sporting events, and more. He serves as the technical editor for L&SA Media and writes columns for Lighting & Sound America, Lighting & Sound International, and Protocol. A proud member of IATSE Local 205, he is also a sought-after speaker and trainer in the industry.
