ABSTRACT

Living the Lighting Life coaches the reader on achieving a successful career in entertainment lighting by providing practical tools and advice from seasoned professionals.

This book covers topics such as lighting roles and procedures, moving through job positions and opportunities, maintaining and developing creativity, self promotion, business tools, personal and professional relationships, travel tips, and more. Included are interviews with key industry professionals at different stages in their careers, providing real-world experience and multiple viewpoints on what makes a successful career. The author, who has over 30 years of experience in the lighting industry himself, expertly guides readers to an understanding of this complex and exciting career choice, exploring multiple genres of entertainment, including concert, theatre, corporate, festival, and house of worship, so readers are fully informed when planning their career path. 

 With insightful guidance and advice from industry veterans and experts, Living the Lighting Life is a key navigational resource for students of entertainment lighting, those early in their lighting profession, and anyone considering a career in entertainment lighting.

chapter |6 pages

Introduction

part I|37 pages

The Job

chapter 1|8 pages

Lighting Jobs and Roles

chapter 2|5 pages

Lighting Genres

chapter 3|4 pages

Lighting Skills

chapter 4|4 pages

Organizational Skills

chapter 5|4 pages

Working Requirements

chapter 6|7 pages

Ethics of Lighting

chapter 7|3 pages

Best Show Ever

part II|43 pages

The Career

chapter 8|6 pages

A Growing Career

chapter 9|3 pages

Attitude Is Everything

chapter 10|7 pages

Training and Learning

chapter 11|10 pages

Promoting Yourself

chapter 12|4 pages

Networking with Others

chapter 13|4 pages

Keep on Moving Forward

chapter 14|5 pages

Giving Back

chapter 15|2 pages

Moving On

part III|36 pages

The Business

chapter 16|7 pages

Types of Workers

chapter 17|3 pages

Business Structure

chapter 18|7 pages

Personal Business Paperwork

chapter 19|3 pages

Business Operations

chapter 20|6 pages

Tax Form Basics

chapter 21|3 pages

Getting Gigs

chapter 22|5 pages

Planning for Your Future

part IV|8 pages

The Creativity

chapter 23|2 pages

Abundant Creativity

chapter 24|4 pages

Creative Inspiration

part V|27 pages

The Lifestyle

chapter 25|4 pages

Why We Do It

chapter 26|5 pages

Work Life Balance

chapter 27|4 pages

Allure of Celebrity

chapter 28|4 pages

Healthy Living

chapter 29|4 pages

Time to Sleep

chapter 30|4 pages

When It Stops Being Fun

part VI|19 pages

The Travel

chapter 31|2 pages

Travel Is Work

chapter 32|2 pages

Earn the Perks

chapter 33|6 pages

Air Travel

chapter 34|3 pages

Tour Buses

chapter 35|4 pages

Hotel Living

part VII|39 pages

The Interviews

chapter 36|6 pages

Cory FitzGerald

chapter 37|5 pages

George Masek

chapter 38|5 pages

John Viesta

chapter 39|5 pages

Robert Roth

chapter 40|4 pages

Ron Schilling

chapter 41|4 pages

Sooner Routhier

chapter 42|4 pages

Steve Woods

chapter 43|4 pages

Vickie Claiborne

part VIII|18 pages

The Survey

chapter 44|3 pages

Respondent Backgrounds

chapter 45|3 pages

Employment Status

chapter 46|6 pages

Down to Business

chapter 47|2 pages

Shared Advice

chapter 48|2 pages

Wrapping It Up