Laura Frank is a technologist and writer. From her Linkedin profile:
Laura has over thirty years of professional experience as an entertainment technologist. Working across a diverse group of production environments Laura seeks to demystify the technological hurdles to creative visions. This includes merging the toolsets of video, lighting, audio and scenic automation into one unified visual experience. Her work includes Broadway shows like Matilda & Spamalot, concert experiences from David Bowie to Miley Cyrus to Savion Glover and televised events from Olympic Opening Ceremonies to the Latin Grammy Awards.
Laura has written two textbooks for Routledge. The first on Screens Producing and Media Operations (Fall 2019) and the second is coming out Fall 2022: Real-Time Video Content for Virtual Production & Live Entertainment. She also co-founded frame:work, a community organization for creative video professionals working in live events, installations and virtual production.
Her new book for Focal Press / Routledge, Real-Time Video Content for Virtual Production & Live Entertainment (,£27.99 in the UK in paperback), is a “comprehensive guide [that] explores the evolution of real-time creative video software and hardware tools used in entertainment, from rock concerts to television to immersive experiences and more. With case studies from industry experts and an overview of the origins of interactive content creation, this book is a foundational resource for students and professionals alike”.