For young lighting designers and the directors, choreographers, set and costume designers, stage managers and specialist technicians who are concerned with lighting as members of the production team, technology and process are only the start. This book draws on the benefit of the author's many years of experience to give readers an insight into how the lighting designer fits into the creative team. There is scope in the material to give pointers for lecturers to use for essay assignments and research projects. The book should be of interest to students on performing arts, design, drama or theatre studies courses from FE/HE level through to degree level, and theatre professionals - designers, directors, or technicians.