Mr. Dexter specializes in integrating visual media that significantly impacts the artist on stage with its environment.
NORTHRIDGE, CA, May 21, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Paul A. Dexter has been recognized for his inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Dexter is a distinguished lighting and stage set designer with a career spanning several decades. As the president of Masterworks Design in Los Angeles for the past three decades, he has been innovating designs and revolutionizing live stage presentations for the concert touring industry. Launching his company to provide a service for concerts, Mr. Dexter specializes in integrating visual media that significantly impacts the artist on stage with its environment. Additionally, he excels in offering design and installation services for architectural lighting projects.
Throughout his extensive career, Mr. Dexter's approach to his profession has been unique, and his work has earned him much acclaim in the entertainment industry. His portfolio of work has included collaborating with some of the biggest names in the music industry, from Elton John and Mötley Crüe to Ozzy Osbourne. He has also been credited for contributing to several other projects, such as REO Speedwagon world tours and "Raiding the Rock Vault," a fullstage resident production in Las Vegas, Nevada. Moreover, Mr. Dexter's dedication to his craft was evident in his contributions as the concert lighting designer/director for the 2011 film "Rock Star" starring Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Anniston.
Beyond his technical skills, Mr. Dexter has become an accomplished author. He penned "Concert Lighting: The Art and Business of Entertainment Lighting," which has been in its fourth edition since 2016 via Routledge/Focal Press Book. Additionally, Mr. Dexter has contributed over 100 articles to various respected publications within the industry, showcasing his expertise and desire to share his knowledge and insights gained from years of experience.
Before entering entrepreneurship, Mr. Dexter was the vice president of Road Cases Inc. in the Greater Los Angeles area from 2004 to 2013. During this time, he honed his skills to create projects that use film to tell stories about road life, from those that lived it.
Mr. Dexter's educational background includes graduate-level coursework in daylighting and building illumination theory at Pennsylvania State University, which has provided him with a solid foundation in his field. He also became active as a professional member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.
Drawing constant inspiration from the satisfaction of his work, Mr. Dexter's future goals include focusing on projects that continue to challenge him creatively but also allow him to contribute to developing young talent.
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