<P><EM>The Heart of Light: A Holistic Primer for a Life and Career in Lighting Design and Production</EM> is a fresh look into the ever-evolving fields of lighting design and technology for arts and entertainment.</P><P></P><P>Full of practical information, historic perspectives, engaging projects, and opportunities for deep inquiry, practice, and reflection, this book offers a well-rounded foundation in the art, technology, and industries of light. It explores a wide range of topics, including:</P><P></P><UL><P><LI>how to observe, communicate about, and use light effectively</LI><P></P><P><LI>how quietive practices can deepen the creative process</LI><P></P><P><LI>current lighting equipment used across the various arts and entertainment industries and strategies for keeping up with its rapid innovation</LI><P></P><P><LI>how to choose a career path that keeps you inspired, as well as ways to search for work with dos and don¿ts of effective career building</LI><P></P><P><LI>how to cope