Automated Lighting continues to be the most trusted resource for aspiring and practicing lighting professionals working in theatre, live performance, broadcast, and live entertainment. This 2e has been reorganized and rewritten to include not only the latest information, but also explains previously unknown ramifications of lighting protocols introduced in the first edition. This edition has been updated with in-depth information about lighting design software, programming, and lighting design using automated lighting, making it the most comprehensive book on automated lighting available. Written in a clear, easy-to-understand language with numerous detailed diagrams, even the most experienced technician and engineer will appreciate and benefit from this expansive new edition.