Introduction to Show Networking

Introduction to Show Networking covers the basics of how Ethernet networks provide a platform for entertainment control and audio/video media distribution for concerts, theatre productions, corporate and special events, cruise ship revues, wrestling shows, houses of worship, museum presentations, fountain spectaculars-any kind of show presented live for an audience. The book's bottom-up approach was designed with show technicians in mind, starting with the basics and then moving up through cables, network switches, and layering, and on through Ethernet, and network components like TCP, UDP, IP and subnet masks, all with a practical focus. More advanced concepts are introduced, including broadcast storms and VLANs, along with show networking best practices. Closing out the book is a network design process demonstrated through practical, real-world examples for lighting, sound, video, scenic automation, and show control networks. An appendix covering binary and hexadecimal numbers is also included. This easy-reading book draws from Huntington's Show Networks and Control Systems, the industry standard since 1994, but is completely re-focused, reorganized, and updated.

Author: John Huntington
Publisher: Zircon Designs
Published: 10/13/2020
Pages: 152
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d
ISBN: 9781735763804

About the Author
Huntington, John C.: - A trusted expert, John Huntington draws on more than three decades of experience in the field and classroom to clearly explain what goes on behind the scenes bringing bold performances to life in real-world settings. Huntington has worked on live shows, feature films, concerts, and installations with major companies and venues throughout the entertainment industry, including: Associates & Ferren, The Metropolitan Opera, Production Arts Lighting, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Radio City Music Hall, Thoughtful Designs/PRG, and the Tribeca Film Festival. Huntington has written over 40 articles for industry publications such as Lighting and Sound America, ESTA's Protocol, Live Design, Lighting Dimensions, USITT's TD&T, Theatre Crafts, and hundreds of others on his popular blog, www.controlgeek.net. Huntington is a professor at New York City College of Technology/CUNY (City Tech) and through his company, Zircon Designs, does show technology and audio consulting and training. He is a member of IATSE Local #1, has a NYS Class B Laser Operator's Certificate of Competence, holds a Level 3 Dante Certification, is a Subject Matter Expert for the ESTA ETCP Entertainment Electrician certification program, and is an ETCP-recognized Electrical and Dante-certified Trainer. Huntington has a BFA from Ithaca College, an MFA from the Yale School of Drama, is a storm chaser and an award-winning photographer, and has lived in New York City since 1990.