1st Edition
Media Design and Technology for Live Entertainment Essential Tools for Video Presentation
Introduction
Design Elements
Source Material
Display Surface
Projectors
Source
Distribution
Control
Presentation
Trouble Shooting
Advanced Projection Design
Appendix: Line Drawings/Sample Systems
Appendix: Formulas
Glossary
Biography
Davin E. Gaddy has been working professionally in live entertainment, convention and trade show, themed exhibit, and cinema markets for over 25 years, not including his prior student work. During this time, he has spanned the gamut of the industry, learning a variety of production styles. Due to his experience, Gaddy was the perfect fit to be the lead projectionist for Cirque du Soleil’s production of KÀ, which has stunned millions of audience members over the course of its run.
In addition, Gaddy advocates for the education of other members of the industry. He has taught workshops on video for performance at theatrical conventions, as well as directly to students at high schools, colleges, and universities. Gaddy serves as a moderator on ControlBooth.com, an online forum for the theatrical industry. Gaddy is the chairman of the committee preparing the video and projection exam for USITT’s Essential Skills for the Entertainment Technician program.
"This is a book that I would have loved to have had when I was starting out and being introduced to terms and concepts that were completely foreign. It's for novices and intermediate techs who need foundational knowledge and information to supplement their real-world experience or lack thereof."
-Richard Cadena, Lighting and Sound America, April 2019
