Stage Research Announces Beta of LightShop Website
Stage Research, the developers of entertainment software such as SFX, Soft Plot and Light Factory have announced the beta release of a new website, LightShop.
LightShop is an online database that deals with every aspect of entertainment lighting. You will be able to find a wide range of reference tools from finding replacement lamps for thousands of fixtures, gobos from the leading gobo manufacturers, downloadable PDF’s of lighting desk manuals to lighting data and photometric calculators.
The LightShop website will also integrate into Stage Research’s SoftPlot and Light Factory software aiding in the design process. Users will be able to build a project online and import that information in to the software to help build and create a show quicker and easier.
During the three month trial period, the entire LightShop website will be free. After the beta testing period, general data will remain free of charge. To access the advanced features of the website and integration with Stage Research’s software, there will be a yearly subscription fee, which has yet to be announced.
Check out the LightShop website while it is still in beta by visiting www.lightshoponline.com.
Review: Richard Cadena’s New Book Electricity for the Entertainment Elec. & Tech
A month a ago, we announced the upcoming release of Richard Cadena’s latest book, Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician form Focal Press. iSquint is honored to have received an advanced copy of the book to do a review.
About The Author
Mr. Cadena is the editor of Projection, Lights and Staging News (PLSN), an ETCP (Entertainment Technician Certification Program) Certified Entertainment Electrician, and ETCP recognized trainer, freelance lighting designer, consultant, and author of three other books about lighting. Mt. Cadena has been involved with the entertainment lighting industry for over 22 years, and has worked for manufacturers, in the theatre, and on the road touring.
From the Rear Cover
The application of electricity for the theatre or a concert stage is not the same as that for a residence or commercial building. Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician provides you with the fundamentals of theory of electricity as well as the latest guidelines and tips for how to stay safe and current and meet the needs of the entertainment industry. Written by an ETCP trainer, this reference supports practicing technicians and provides new technicians the assistance needed for a successful career in the entertainment industry.