Entertainment Rigging for the 21st Century - 9781138170681

Taylor & Francis

Entertainment Rigging for the 21st CenturyCompilation of Work on Rigging Practices, Safety, and Related Topics\nAuthor(s): Bill Sapsis\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138170681, 978-1138170681\nSynopsis\nFrom the basics of physical forces and mathematical formulas to performer flying and stage automation, Entertainment Rigging for the 21st Century provides you with insider information into rigging systems and the skills you need to safely operate them. Over the past decade, the entertainment industry has witnessed major changes in rigging technology, as manually operated rigging has given way to motorized systems in both permanent and touring productions, and greater attention has been paid to standardizing safety practices. This book leads you through what is currently happening in the industry, why its happening, and how. Accessible for riggers and non-riggers alike, it contains details on the technology and mr