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Light Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 388 - "The Dude Abides"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss everything from "The Lumen Brothers' Institute of Stress-Free Living" to Keith Richards on the Shuffleboard Court. Join Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: A new floating arena idea for green performances; The good old days of touring in a van; Waiting to get paid and How to ask for your money; Architectural design cash flow; Avoiding trouble with the IRS when working overseas; The Accounting Firm of Jacques and Kaye; "The Dude's Approach to Life in the Theatre"; Has lighting design changed from...
2024-09-0739 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 388 - "The Dude Abides"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss everything from "The Lumen Brothers' Institute of Stress-Free Living" to Keith Richards on the Shuffleboard Court. Join Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: A new floating arena idea for green performances; The good old days of touring in a van; Waiting to get paid and How to ask for your money; Architectural design cash flow; Avoiding trouble with the IRS when working overseas; The Accounting Firm of Jacques and Kaye; "The Dude's Approach to Life in the Theatre"; Has lighting design changed from...
2024-09-0739 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 375 - "The Myth of One Person Doing it All - Our Discussion with David Bengali"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTER!) interview Projections and Video Designer David Bengali. Join David, Ellen, Steve, and Zak as they pontificate about: David's journey from Lighting Designer to Projections Designer; Should projections and video designers have their own Tony nominations category?; The baggage that comes along with compoetitive awards; The lighting and projections process for "Water For Elephants"; "Analogue imaginitive theatre"; Experimenting with LED's at PRG; Analyzing media as a storytelling experience; Software programs for media design; Thinking in Three Dimensional Space; The importance of understanding the math in artistic design...
2024-06-0849 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 375 - "The Myth of One Person Doing it All - Our Discussion with David Bengali"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTER!) interview Projections and Video Designer David Bengali. Join David, Ellen, Steve, and Zak as they pontificate about: David's journey from Lighting Designer to Projections Designer; Should projections and video designers have their own Tony nominations category?; The baggage that comes along with compoetitive awards; The lighting and projections process for "Water For Elephants"; "Analogue imaginitive theatre"; Experimenting with LED's at PRG; Analyzing media as a storytelling experience; Software programs for media design; Thinking in Three Dimensional Space; The importance of understanding the math in artistic design...
2024-06-0849 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 354 - "The Grande Dame of Lighting Design"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) talk about everything from Weather Reports, to Remembering Tharon. Join Ellen, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: David's Florida visit; Ellen's systern; "Speed Bump"; Is it important to learn how to program to be a Lighting Designer?; The color of limelight; Why the Green Room is green; Dealing with sexual harassment on stage; Nancy Kerrigan and her potted plants; "Oh My God Rigging"; A tribute to Tharon Musser; Lighting Designers' Family Tree; Should a lighting designer attend Load-in?; and David's latest retirement nightmare. N...
2024-01-1352 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 354 - "The Grande Dame of Lighting Design"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) talk about everything from Weather Reports, to Remembering Tharon. Join Ellen, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: David's Florida visit; Ellen's systern; "Speed Bump"; Is it important to learn how to program to be a Lighting Designer?; The color of limelight; Why the Green Room is green; Dealing with sexual harassment on stage; Nancy Kerrigan and her potted plants; "Oh My God Rigging"; A tribute to Tharon Musser; Lighting Designers' Family Tree; Should a lighting designer attend Load-in?; and David's latest retirement nightmare. N...
2024-01-1352 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 343 - "Shrinking Down the Sphere - A Conversation with David Henry" In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss budget lighting equipment with President of Learn Stage Lighting, David Henry. Join David, Ellen, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: The genesis of Learn Stage Lighting; What makes a Budget Light a Budget Light?; Are there "typical" packages of lighting equipment?; How to become a stage lighting dealer; Why trade shows are important; Discovering new companies and new products; Specifying the right equipment for the right situation; What happens in the "secret" LDI rooms; Do consoles have to be so damn big?; How PC consoles have improved o...
2023-10-2842 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 343 - "Shrinking Down the Sphere - A Conversation with David Henry" In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss budget lighting equipment with President of Learn Stage Lighting, David Henry. Join David, Ellen, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: The genesis of Learn Stage Lighting; What makes a Budget Light a Budget Light?; Are there "typical" packages of lighting equipment?; How to become a stage lighting dealer; Why trade shows are important; Discovering new companies and new products; Specifying the right equipment for the right situation; What happens in the "secret" LDI rooms; Do consoles have to be so damn big?; How PC consoles have improved o...
2023-10-2842 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 285 - "A Whole Bowl of Wrong" In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Shady Producers to "You are my Density!" Join Zak, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: USITT Digital Media Symposium; Upcoming projection workshops at LDI; New Legal Representation; The illicit trip up north with Lori, David, and Snoot; The mysterious Pitch Wheel; Are there any Tungsten lekos left?; Script Analysis 101; Dramatic moments and transitions; How to keep current with new projection hardware and software; The Snoot Group; What's in your contract?; "In Good Faith"; Keeping your integrity; and Neutral density tricks. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very...
2022-09-1744 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 285 - "A Whole Bowl of Wrong" In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Shady Producers to "You are my Density!" Join Zak, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: USITT Digital Media Symposium; Upcoming projection workshops at LDI; New Legal Representation; The illicit trip up north with Lori, David, and Snoot; The mysterious Pitch Wheel; Are there any Tungsten lekos left?; Script Analysis 101; Dramatic moments and transitions; How to keep current with new projection hardware and software; The Snoot Group; What's in your contract?; "In Good Faith"; Keeping your integrity; and Neutral density tricks. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very...
2022-09-1744 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 278 - "Crying Over Color" In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Light Organs to Topo Gigio. Join Stan, David, and Steve, as they pontificate about: "The Trio of Insanity"; Covid Cough; The Howell Binkley Fellowship; The issues with technology that is changing "much too fast"; How to create a color palette with 8 million color possibilities; The Adobe Palette Tool; Should we be afraid of LED engine failures?; "Repel O' Scent Theatre and Garden Spray"; How artificial intelligence may be used in lighting design; David sings "Daisy Daisy"; "Maestro in a Box"; Who is Bill Sapsis?; and How to eat a...
2022-07-3055 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 278 - "Crying Over Color" In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Light Organs to Topo Gigio. Join Stan, David, and Steve, as they pontificate about: "The Trio of Insanity"; Covid Cough; The Howell Binkley Fellowship; The issues with technology that is changing "much too fast"; How to create a color palette with 8 million color possibilities; The Adobe Palette Tool; Should we be afraid of LED engine failures?; "Repel O' Scent Theatre and Garden Spray"; How artificial intelligence may be used in lighting design; David sings "Daisy Daisy"; "Maestro in a Box"; Who is Bill Sapsis?; and How to eat a...
2022-07-3055 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 258 - "The Best of Light Talk - Marc Brickman"In this "Best of Light Talk" episode of LIGHT TALK (originally aired on January 20, 2020), the Lumen Brothers interview production designer, producer, director, and legendary rock n' roll lighting designer, Marc Brickman. Join David, Marc, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Designing in the moment; The theatrical nature of Marc's designs; Bruce Springsteen and how to be spontaneous; Wild Syncs; Lighting without time-code; David Byrne and the artistic connection; Jazz and staying in the groove; How technology affected Marc's design career; Moving lights in X,Y,Z axis; Watching the laser table burn; "Look at the Fader"... Some o...
2022-03-1155 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 258 - "The Best of Light Talk - Marc Brickman"In this "Best of Light Talk" episode of LIGHT TALK (originally aired on January 20, 2020), the Lumen Brothers interview production designer, producer, director, and legendary rock n' roll lighting designer, Marc Brickman. Join David, Marc, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Designing in the moment; The theatrical nature of Marc's designs; Bruce Springsteen and how to be spontaneous; Wild Syncs; Lighting without time-code; David Byrne and the artistic connection; Jazz and staying in the groove; How technology affected Marc's design career; Moving lights in X,Y,Z axis; Watching the laser table burn; "Look at the Fader"... Some o...
2022-03-1155 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 250 - "The Return of David" In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from being seasick to expanding your career Join David, Steve, and Zak as they pontificate about: what to do when your portal is below water, Happy Birthday Tharon, working in your underwear, is the strobe dead,The SUK 2000, red eye flights are not cool, and after surgery do you set off airport alarms? Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2022-01-1550 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 250 - "The Return of David" In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from being seasick to expanding your career Join David, Steve, and Zak as they pontificate about: what to do when your portal is below water, Happy Birthday Tharon, working in your underwear, is the strobe dead,The SUK 2000, red eye flights are not cool, and after surgery do you set off airport alarms? Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2022-01-1550 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 234 - "Ménage à Craziness" In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from "Vanta-White" to "American Utopia". Join Steve, Zak, and David as they pontificate about: Where are the Lumen Sistahs?; Painting lighting fixtures white; Building a reference library; Image royalties; The Picture Collection at the New York Public Library; Preparing for your first Technical Rehearsal; Mentoring students during techs; Good books for projection design; "The EZ Make"; Our review and comments on Rob Sinclair's "Brutally Efficient" lighting design for David Byrne's American Utopia; "Great design is about subtraction"; BlackTrax and Vipers; and Are zoom ERS's worth it? Nothing is Taboo, Nothin...
2021-09-2551 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 234 - "Ménage à Craziness" In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from "Vanta-White" to "American Utopia". Join Steve, Zak, and David as they pontificate about: Where are the Lumen Sistahs?; Painting lighting fixtures white; Building a reference library; Image royalties; The Picture Collection at the New York Public Library; Preparing for your first Technical Rehearsal; Mentoring students during techs; Good books for projection design; "The EZ Make"; Our review and comments on Rob Sinclair's "Brutally Efficient" lighting design for David Byrne's American Utopia; "Great design is about subtraction"; BlackTrax and Vipers; and Are zoom ERS's worth it? Nothing is Taboo, Nothin...
2021-09-2551 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 233 - "The Catalina Wine Mixer" In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Working on Devised Productions to Chloe. Join Steve, Driscoll, and David as they pontificate about: What we learned from our first lighting designs; Having something in common with Mozart; With travel budgets being cut, how to get all the experience of going to trade shows if you can't go to trade shows; Working on devised productions; Call me "Jacques Martan'"; Halloween treats; "Koi Delight"; Taking the last boat out of Catalina; The MTV VMA Awards Show; Big bottoms and big kick drums; Smashing guitars on your head; Dave G...
2021-09-1842 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 233 - "The Catalina Wine Mixer" In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Working on Devised Productions to Chloe. Join Steve, Driscoll, and David as they pontificate about: What we learned from our first lighting designs; Having something in common with Mozart; With travel budgets being cut, how to get all the experience of going to trade shows if you can't go to trade shows; Working on devised productions; Call me "Jacques Martan'"; Halloween treats; "Koi Delight"; Taking the last boat out of Catalina; The MTV VMA Awards Show; Big bottoms and big kick drums; Smashing guitars on your head; Dave G...
2021-09-1842 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 231 - "You Bring the Check, I'll Bring the Bar!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTAH!) discuss everything from Looking Good at Tech to Saying Goodbye to The AutoYoke. Join Steve, Ellen, and David as they pontificate about: Escaping the flood; Reliving the Poseidon Adventure in the NYC subways; RIP to The AutoYoke; How to make money in non-theatre gigs using the skills you learned in the theatre; What to do on your first trip to Las Vegas; Free stuff at LDI; "The Special Lumen Secret Password Code"; Love "Love"; Where to find David on The Strip; Fashion tips for focus and level...
2021-09-0458 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 231 - "You Bring the Check, I'll Bring the Bar!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTAH!) discuss everything from Looking Good at Tech to Saying Goodbye to The AutoYoke. Join Steve, Ellen, and David as they pontificate about: Escaping the flood; Reliving the Poseidon Adventure in the NYC subways; RIP to The AutoYoke; How to make money in non-theatre gigs using the skills you learned in the theatre; What to do on your first trip to Las Vegas; Free stuff at LDI; "The Special Lumen Secret Password Code"; Love "Love"; Where to find David on The Strip; Fashion tips for focus and level...
2021-09-0458 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 229 - "That Voodoo that You Do..."In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Bad Habits to "Painters on Parade"! Join Steve, Driscoll , and David as they pontificate about: Soft versions of Germany; "Trisket", "Crisco", or "Chrystal"... who is the REAL Driscoll Otto?; Transferring to another IATSE local; Taking over design programs without stepping on toes; Helping to steer the boat; What's in David's Bible?; Dee Darwin; How to get back into The Grind; Better habits for the theatre; Yoga with Driscoll; David's pathetic planking; The last fog machine you'll ever need; How long till we go back to virtu...
2021-08-2143 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 229 - "That Voodoo that You Do..."In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Bad Habits to "Painters on Parade"! Join Steve, Driscoll , and David as they pontificate about: Soft versions of Germany; "Trisket", "Crisco", or "Chrystal"... who is the REAL Driscoll Otto?; Transferring to another IATSE local; Taking over design programs without stepping on toes; Helping to steer the boat; What's in David's Bible?; Dee Darwin; How to get back into The Grind; Better habits for the theatre; Yoga with Driscoll; David's pathetic planking; The last fog machine you'll ever need; How long till we go back to virtu...
2021-08-2143 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 226 - "In a Gadda Da Vida, Baby!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers pontificate about everything from Light Booth Etiquette to Brazilian Toilets! Join Steve, Zak, and David as they pontificate about: Our take on the Opening Ceremonies at The Summer Olympics; David's dating strategy; The difference between two sides of the gel; Silks and diffusion; Projecting on black velour; Remembering the genius of Gil Wechsler; Darknet; "Go-Away Green"; Selling Imagineering books at the Disney Store; When to throw lighting designers out of the booth; "The Wretched Wrench of Death"; Disney colors; Critiquing the Olympic Opening Ceremonies; One Trick Pony Drones; an...
2021-07-3144 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 226 - "In a Gadda Da Vida, Baby!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers pontificate about everything from Light Booth Etiquette to Brazilian Toilets! Join Steve, Zak, and David as they pontificate about: Our take on the Opening Ceremonies at The Summer Olympics; David's dating strategy; The difference between two sides of the gel; Silks and diffusion; Projecting on black velour; Remembering the genius of Gil Wechsler; Darknet; "Go-Away Green"; Selling Imagineering books at the Disney Store; When to throw lighting designers out of the booth; "The Wretched Wrench of Death"; Disney colors; Critiquing the Olympic Opening Ceremonies; One Trick Pony Drones; an...
2021-07-3144 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 225 - "Roller Discos and Cat Allergies - Interview with David Gallo"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk with production designer David Gallo. Join David, Zak, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Babysitting Zak; Everything you ever wanted to know about "Xanadu"; The great mirror ball famine; The influence of "CATS" and "Star Wars"; Throwing body parts onstage; "The Who's Tommy"; Designing "Machinal"; Robert Edmund Jones stories; No preconceived notions; Choosing and collaborating with lighting designers; Working with Don Holder, Howell Binkley, Jane Snow, and Ken Posner; The lighting designer's temperament and personality; Working with August Wilson; "Make sure we get this guy for...
2021-07-2452 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 225 - "Roller Discos and Cat Allergies - Interview with David Gallo"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk with production designer David Gallo. Join David, Zak, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Babysitting Zak; Everything you ever wanted to know about "Xanadu"; The great mirror ball famine; The influence of "CATS" and "Star Wars"; Throwing body parts onstage; "The Who's Tommy"; Designing "Machinal"; Robert Edmund Jones stories; No preconceived notions; Choosing and collaborating with lighting designers; Working with Don Holder, Howell Binkley, Jane Snow, and Ken Posner; The lighting designer's temperament and personality; Working with August Wilson; "Make sure we get this guy for...
2021-07-2452 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 211 - 'Darling, There's an Aperol Spritz on the Table...' - Interview with Paul Curran"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers interview our dear friend and collaborator, director Paul Curran. Join Paul, Driscoll, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: A bar in Brooklyn; David "flawlessly" murdering Paul's bio; How a dancer turns into a director; Learning all those languages; Paul and Mike's move to San Francisco; King Tut and Osiris; Building a creative team; Programmers "running screaming from the building"; The synergy of ideas; What to train young directors about lighting design; Should designers study directing?; Throwing shade at Mariah and Elton; Broad strokes; How to get gigs oversea...
2021-04-1756 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 211 - 'Darling, There's an Aperol Spritz on the Table...' - Interview with Paul Curran"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers interview our dear friend and collaborator, director Paul Curran. Join Paul, Driscoll, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: A bar in Brooklyn; David "flawlessly" murdering Paul's bio; How a dancer turns into a director; Learning all those languages; Paul and Mike's move to San Francisco; King Tut and Osiris; Building a creative team; Programmers "running screaming from the building"; The synergy of ideas; What to train young directors about lighting design; Should designers study directing?; Throwing shade at Mariah and Elton; Broad strokes; How to get gigs oversea...
2021-04-1756 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 202 - "The Maze of Horror"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Home Improvement Projects to The Super Bowl Halftime Show. Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Stan's Retirement Fix-it Shop; David's fire pit; Being intimidated by directors; Matching LED color in two different manufacturer's fixtures; Creating big looks on small budgets; "Super Bowl LV Weeknd Trophy Collection"; Props to Tom Brady; The Lumens discuss the Halftime Show; and How to prepare for an interview. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2021-02-1336 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 202 - "The Maze of Horror"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Home Improvement Projects to The Super Bowl Halftime Show. Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Stan's Retirement Fix-it Shop; David's fire pit; Being intimidated by directors; Matching LED color in two different manufacturer's fixtures; Creating big looks on small budgets; "Super Bowl LV Weeknd Trophy Collection"; Props to Tom Brady; The Lumens discuss the Halftime Show; and How to prepare for an interview. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2021-02-1336 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 193 - "The Black Hole of Chaos"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Packing Trucks to "The Fire of Desire". Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Stan's Finances; David's Lighting for Opera Webinar; 2024 Olympics update; Break Dancing and Surfing; How to keep a crew focused and be in control; Crew relationship techniques; Proper preparation for crew calls; Dress for success and respect; Kudos to IATSE crews; Preparing your portfolio for the URTA interviews; How to organize a focus call; Golden ALD's; Steve channels J. Peterman; More pungent holiday scents from The Cheeky Rigger of Sheffie...
2020-12-1249 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 193 - "The Black Hole of Chaos"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Packing Trucks to "The Fire of Desire". Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Stan's Finances; David's Lighting for Opera Webinar; 2024 Olympics update; Break Dancing and Surfing; How to keep a crew focused and be in control; Crew relationship techniques; Proper preparation for crew calls; Dress for success and respect; Kudos to IATSE crews; Preparing your portfolio for the URTA interviews; How to organize a focus call; Golden ALD's; Steve channels J. Peterman; More pungent holiday scents from The Cheeky Rigger of Sheffie...
2020-12-1249 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 189 - "The Pepsi Syndrome"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Optical Isolators to A Flock of Seagulls. Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Election Update Part II; Rudy and The Four Seasons Landscape Company; The post-election drone show; High wind drones; Everything you ever wanted to know about geese; A fluffle of rabbits; The new Neo; A new Red Alert; Can you plug and unplug the DMX line while the console is on?; When to buy a new console; Ross Perot's Ford Fairlaine; The LIGHT TALK Puzzler returns; When to use Sid...
2020-11-1438 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 189 - "The Pepsi Syndrome"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Optical Isolators to A Flock of Seagulls. Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Election Update Part II; Rudy and The Four Seasons Landscape Company; The post-election drone show; High wind drones; Everything you ever wanted to know about geese; A fluffle of rabbits; The new Neo; A new Red Alert; Can you plug and unplug the DMX line while the console is on?; When to buy a new console; Ross Perot's Ford Fairlaine; The LIGHT TALK Puzzler returns; When to use Sid...
2020-11-1438 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 187 - "He's Gonna be Missed"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers celebrate the life and legacy of "The Dean of American Stage Design", and a true Mensch, Ming Cho Lee. Steve, Stan, and David welcome special guests Ann Sheffield and Chris Barreca to LIGHT TALK, as they discuss: Their relationships with Ming; the Amazing partnership of Ming and Betsy; Ming's studio hijinks; The Clambake; Ming's devastating critiques of David's set designs; Ann and Betsy's CVS trips; Arguing about politics; Wrangling Ming; What Ming meant to education; Ming the mensch; and Ming's amazing theatrical legacy. Nothing is Taboo, Nothin...
2020-10-3158 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 187 - "He's Gonna be Missed"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers celebrate the life and legacy of "The Dean of American Stage Design", and a true Mensch, Ming Cho Lee. Steve, Stan, and David welcome special guests Ann Sheffield and Chris Barreca to LIGHT TALK, as they discuss: Their relationships with Ming; the Amazing partnership of Ming and Betsy; Ming's studio hijinks; The Clambake; Ming's devastating critiques of David's set designs; Ann and Betsy's CVS trips; Arguing about politics; Wrangling Ming; What Ming meant to education; Ming the mensch; and Ming's amazing theatrical legacy. Nothing is Taboo, Nothin...
2020-10-3158 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 186 - "Radiate Your Beef"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Masking to Beef Radiation. Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: David's dog fight; Women who pioneered lighting design; Cleaning your equipment; Changing out the HVAC systems in theaters; Block Cue techniques; Herd Mentality; Morons in America; Should we care about sightlines and masking?; Distraction from the action; Where to set your sightlines; Avoiding swinging pipes; Creating quick working sections; Complex masking decisions; When to write a preset; Overseas surprises; and "The Great Lubricant of Human Relationships". Nothing is Taboo, Not...
2020-10-2442 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 186 - "Radiate Your Beef"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Masking to Beef Radiation. Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: David's dog fight; Women who pioneered lighting design; Cleaning your equipment; Changing out the HVAC systems in theaters; Block Cue techniques; Herd Mentality; Morons in America; Should we care about sightlines and masking?; Distraction from the action; Where to set your sightlines; Avoiding swinging pipes; Creating quick working sections; Complex masking decisions; When to write a preset; Overseas surprises; and "The Great Lubricant of Human Relationships". Nothing is Taboo, Not...
2020-10-2442 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 177 - "The People You're in the Room With..."In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from our tribute to Howell Binkley, to Lighting over rehearsals. Join Stan, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Our tribute to Howell Binkley; Lighting the Romanian Acrobats; Howell's prolific Broadway career; Jersey Boys on a cruise ship; Howell's advice to young designers; Riding the wave of the energy of the show; Tying knots in your feeder cable; Never start a land war in Asia; Sage advice for first time teachers; The most enjoyable part of doing paperwork; Disappointing Pasta; Butt Pudding; Lighting over rehearsals; Making fast...
2020-08-2243 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 177 - "The People You're in the Room With..."In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from our tribute to Howell Binkley, to Lighting over rehearsals. Join Stan, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Our tribute to Howell Binkley; Lighting the Romanian Acrobats; Howell's prolific Broadway career; Jersey Boys on a cruise ship; Howell's advice to young designers; Riding the wave of the energy of the show; Tying knots in your feeder cable; Never start a land war in Asia; Sage advice for first time teachers; The most enjoyable part of doing paperwork; Disappointing Pasta; Butt Pudding; Lighting over rehearsals; Making fast...
2020-08-2243 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 176 - "Nekid Albino Bigfoot"As many of you know, we record this show earlier in the week. Yesterday we received word that Howell Binkley passed away. His beautiful art has been seen all over the world on countless live productions... and of course, his magnificent and inspiring design for Hamilton has, and will be seen by millions. We send our condolences to his family and all his friends in the theatre and dance communities. Although we will greatly miss his humanity, his beautiful art will live on to inspire future generations of lighting desingers. Thank you, Howell. In this episode of LIGH...
2020-08-1540 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 176 - "Nekid Albino Bigfoot"As many of you know, we record this show earlier in the week. Yesterday we received word that Howell Binkley passed away. His beautiful art has been seen all over the world on countless live productions... and of course, his magnificent and inspiring design for Hamilton has, and will be seen by millions. We send our condolences to his family and all his friends in the theatre and dance communities. Although we will greatly miss his humanity, his beautiful art will live on to inspire future generations of lighting desingers. Thank you, Howell. In this episode of LIGH...
2020-08-1540 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 164 - "Beautiful Moments - Interview with Rachael Blackwell"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview 2020 Hemsley Internship co-winner, Rachael Blackwell. Join Rachael, David, Stan and Steve as they pontificate about: Gilbert's legacy; David lets the bunnies out of the bag; Transitioning into the profession during a pandemic; Growing up in the 2nd Golden Age of Television; Television shows with great lighting; "Demon Slayer"; Light and dark across the screen; Video game lighting design; Arts in the family; Taking apart the dining room furniture; Harry Potter lighting inspiration; The proper way to use a Deluminator; The Dallas Black Dance Theatre; and "Virtual Reality can be...
2020-05-2333 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 164 - "Beautiful Moments - Interview with Rachael Blackwell"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview 2020 Hemsley Internship co-winner, Rachael Blackwell. Join Rachael, David, Stan and Steve as they pontificate about: Gilbert's legacy; David lets the bunnies out of the bag; Transitioning into the profession during a pandemic; Growing up in the 2nd Golden Age of Television; Television shows with great lighting; "Demon Slayer"; Light and dark across the screen; Video game lighting design; Arts in the family; Taking apart the dining room furniture; Harry Potter lighting inspiration; The proper way to use a Deluminator; The Dallas Black Dance Theatre; and "Virtual Reality can be...
2020-05-2333 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 163 - "Morality Reset!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Communicating with Programmers to Learning How to Feel the Music. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Throwing Low Balls; Rosco disses David... AGAIN!; "Walk in the Woods Green"; Design Showcase East Post Mortem; Working with stage managers who have no sense of music; Following a score and music theory for theatre people workshops; Communicating with a programmer through syntax; Speaking the language of the Art; Working with programmers who do not speak your "language"; Using pre-viz to build your designer/programmer relationship; Saving...
2020-05-1643 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 163 - "Morality Reset!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Communicating with Programmers to Learning How to Feel the Music. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Throwing Low Balls; Rosco disses David... AGAIN!; "Walk in the Woods Green"; Design Showcase East Post Mortem; Working with stage managers who have no sense of music; Following a score and music theory for theatre people workshops; Communicating with a programmer through syntax; Speaking the language of the Art; Working with programmers who do not speak your "language"; Using pre-viz to build your designer/programmer relationship; Saving...
2020-05-1643 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 157 - "Listen to the Janitor!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Lighting Water to Helping Each Other Out. Join Brackley, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: Ravitz afterglow; Dog Years; Our new member of The Lumenoids; Weirdness in Las Vegas; Design Showcase East update; A letter from ASPOS; Lighting Baptismals; Holy Water; Where the name "Source Four" comes from; David Cunningham; Dimming an Altman Comet Followspot; PSA from The Lumen Family Institute; Slimy Burritos; The Good Guys and the Bad Guys; and Creating water reflections on stage. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and V...
2020-04-0439 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 157 - "Listen to the Janitor!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Lighting Water to Helping Each Other Out. Join Brackley, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: Ravitz afterglow; Dog Years; Our new member of The Lumenoids; Weirdness in Las Vegas; Design Showcase East update; A letter from ASPOS; Lighting Baptismals; Holy Water; Where the name "Source Four" comes from; David Cunningham; Dimming an Altman Comet Followspot; PSA from The Lumen Family Institute; Slimy Burritos; The Good Guys and the Bad Guys; and Creating water reflections on stage. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and V...
2020-04-0439 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 156 - "Our Epic 3rd Anniversary Show... with Jeff Ravitz"In this Epic 3rd Anniversary Show episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers welcome Legend of Light and Emmy Award winner Jeff Ravitz to the show! Join Jeff, David, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: Translating live stage lighting to television; Principles of lighting composition for multi-camera events; "Being all things to all cameras at all times"; Jeff's sharing his magic with a new book; "Drawing a straight line from here to eternity."; Small projects that bring great fulfillment; Working at Pompeii; Using VariLites on the Styx "Kilroy Was Here Tour"; Transforming theatre lighting to Rock n' Roll; Playing...
2020-03-2846 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 156 - "Our Epic 3rd Anniversary Show... with Jeff Ravitz"In this Epic 3rd Anniversary Show episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers welcome Legend of Light and Emmy Award winner Jeff Ravitz to the show! Join Jeff, David, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: Translating live stage lighting to television; Principles of lighting composition for multi-camera events; "Being all things to all cameras at all times"; Jeff's sharing his magic with a new book; "Drawing a straight line from here to eternity."; Small projects that bring great fulfillment; Working at Pompeii; Using VariLites on the Styx "Kilroy Was Here Tour"; Transforming theatre lighting to Rock n' Roll; Playing...
2020-03-2846 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 152 - "KHAAAAAAAAAAN!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Church Lighting Consulting to Stinky Theaters. Join Brackley, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: Rich Corinthean Leather; SETC Update; Converting a warehouse into a church; Unplug the toaster-oven and plug in the lights!; How long it takes David to write a book; Who is the "Best Lumen Brother"?; How to get hired by a lighting manufacturer; Jacques le' pew; Interview techniques; Is it too late to find a summer stock job?; and Training for the Rodeo. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little...
2020-03-0738 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 152 - "KHAAAAAAAAAAN!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Church Lighting Consulting to Stinky Theaters. Join Brackley, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: Rich Corinthean Leather; SETC Update; Converting a warehouse into a church; Unplug the toaster-oven and plug in the lights!; How long it takes David to write a book; Who is the "Best Lumen Brother"?; How to get hired by a lighting manufacturer; Jacques le' pew; Interview techniques; Is it too late to find a summer stock job?; and Training for the Rodeo. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little...
2020-03-0738 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 151 - "That's One Powerful Roomba!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and SISTAH!) discuss everything from Chromatic Aberration to Cats on Roombas. Join Anne, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: Why some women use male names to "Fit In"; Elizabeth Warren in David's Back Yard; PAR alternatives; The VariLite VL800 series; LED's and Tension Grids; The Skittles Defuser; Who is more intelligent... an Architect or a Labrador Retriever?; The Roomba 2020; Holograms on stage; and Date Night at Home Depot. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2020-02-2943 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 151 - "That's One Powerful Roomba!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and SISTAH!) discuss everything from Chromatic Aberration to Cats on Roombas. Join Anne, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: Why some women use male names to "Fit In"; Elizabeth Warren in David's Back Yard; PAR alternatives; The VariLite VL800 series; LED's and Tension Grids; The Skittles Defuser; Who is more intelligent... an Architect or a Labrador Retriever?; The Roomba 2020; Holograms on stage; and Date Night at Home Depot. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2020-02-2943 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 150 - "Fat Sal's Gravy"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from R99 Gravy to Lift Safety. Join David, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: David's lunch with Clifton; Stingers; Getting into opera; What comes first... Lighting the subject or the environment?; Re-evaluating the composition; Jason Sherwood; Theatre designers designing for television; LightMix; How to report unsafe work environments; Proper cowboy hat etiquette; and "Fancy Women"... Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2020-02-2244 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 150 - "Fat Sal's Gravy"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from R99 Gravy to Lift Safety. Join David, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: David's lunch with Clifton; Stingers; Getting into opera; What comes first... Lighting the subject or the environment?; Re-evaluating the composition; Jason Sherwood; Theatre designers designing for television; LightMix; How to report unsafe work environments; Proper cowboy hat etiquette; and "Fancy Women"... Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2020-02-2244 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 149 - "Color and Light - Interview with Clifton Taylor"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview lighting designer, artist, author, and educator, Clifton Taylor. Join Clifton, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Color and Light; Buy art from living artists; Lunch with David in LA; The Xtylos; Doing a "Nancy Pelosi"; Brightness and color; Natural color and Expressionistic Naturalism; Spending more time outside; The relativity of color; Culture and color; John Gleason; Learning color language; and Saving your soul in academia. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2020-02-1535 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 149 - "Color and Light - Interview with Clifton Taylor"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview lighting designer, artist, author, and educator, Clifton Taylor. Join Clifton, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Color and Light; Buy art from living artists; Lunch with David in LA; The Xtylos; Doing a "Nancy Pelosi"; Brightness and color; Natural color and Expressionistic Naturalism; Spending more time outside; The relativity of color; Culture and color; John Gleason; Learning color language; and Saving your soul in academia. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2020-02-1535 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 148 - "Post Super Bowl Blues"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Concepts to the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Join David, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: David's Pathetic Super Bowl Party; What lighting designers should include in a one-page resume'; Concept vs. Theme; Point of View and Approach; Using metaphors in the conceptual process; Apples and Hot Dogs; Free-style and Winging It; Girl Scout Badges; Tribe and 22 Degrees; Shakira blows away J.Lo; Rope tricks and kids in cages; Suckers for Fireworks; David wants a PixMob; Xtylos kicks butt; Ayrtron Perseos; and Communicating with your followspot operators.
2020-02-0839 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 148 - "Post Super Bowl Blues"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Concepts to the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Join David, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: David's Pathetic Super Bowl Party; What lighting designers should include in a one-page resume'; Concept vs. Theme; Point of View and Approach; Using metaphors in the conceptual process; Apples and Hot Dogs; Free-style and Winging It; Girl Scout Badges; Tribe and 22 Degrees; Shakira blows away J.Lo; Rope tricks and kids in cages; Suckers for Fireworks; David wants a PixMob; Xtylos kicks butt; Ayrtron Perseos; and Communicating with your followspot operators.
2020-02-0839 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 144 - "Untamed Savagery - Interview with Marc Brickman"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview production designer, producer, director, and legendary rock n' roll lighting designer, Marc Brickman. Join David, Marc, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Designing in the moments; The theatrical nature of Marc's designs; Bruce Springsteen and how to be spontaneous; Wild Syncs; Lighting without time-code; David Byrne and the artistic connection; Jazz and staying in the groove; How technology affected Marc's design career; Moving lights in X,Y,Z axis; Watching the laser table burn; "Look at the Fader"... Some of the most effective lighting moments come from m...
2020-01-1155 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 144 - "Untamed Savagery - Interview with Marc Brickman"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview production designer, producer, director, and legendary rock n' roll lighting designer, Marc Brickman. Join David, Marc, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Designing in the moments; The theatrical nature of Marc's designs; Bruce Springsteen and how to be spontaneous; Wild Syncs; Lighting without time-code; David Byrne and the artistic connection; Jazz and staying in the groove; How technology affected Marc's design career; Moving lights in X,Y,Z axis; Watching the laser table burn; "Look at the Fader"... Some of the most effective lighting moments come from m...
2020-01-1155 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 141 - "Lumen Brothers 2019 Holiday Extravaganza"In this special Holiday Episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Nutcrackers to The Secret Lives of Lighting Designers. Join David, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: Remembering Neil; The Art of the Blackout; Lighting your Nutcracker; Themes and Leitmotifs; Dance Towers vs. Booms; Sliding T's vs. C-Clamps; "I Absolutely Hate Christmas Lights" from Illigitimate Panda; Hue Programming Training; Lighting your house for the holidays; HueTube; Chris Barecca's Christmas Tree; Stan's Menorah, Steve's Skeletons, and David's pathetic house lighting; Lumen Brothers' Christmas Wishes; and The Secret Lives of Lighting Designers. Nothing is Ta...
2019-12-2142 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 141 - "Lumen Brothers 2019 Holiday Extravaganza"In this special Holiday Episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Nutcrackers to The Secret Lives of Lighting Designers. Join David, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: Remembering Neil; The Art of the Blackout; Lighting your Nutcracker; Themes and Leitmotifs; Dance Towers vs. Booms; Sliding T's vs. C-Clamps; "I Absolutely Hate Christmas Lights" from Illigitimate Panda; Hue Programming Training; Lighting your house for the holidays; HueTube; Chris Barecca's Christmas Tree; Stan's Menorah, Steve's Skeletons, and David's pathetic house lighting; Lumen Brothers' Christmas Wishes; and The Secret Lives of Lighting Designers. Nothing is Ta...
2019-12-2142 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 139 - "The Night Disco Died"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Big Mirror Balls to Big Bass Bottoms. Join David, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: Zac Borovray's incredible bass line on the Light Talk Theme Song; Where is our Tuba Player?; Circle Bar Legends; Palermo Stories; Everything you ever wanted to know about Mirror Balls; Review of the Robe T1; David's book about working in Italy; Lighting Supervisors vs. Master Electricians; Drone Focus Deluxe Holiday Accessories; Steve and Stan's "Game Changing" Products; URTA at LDI; Where was Rosco?; Who would want to mix to R99?; and...
2019-12-0742 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 139 - "The Night Disco Died"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Big Mirror Balls to Big Bass Bottoms. Join David, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: Zac Borovray's incredible bass line on the Light Talk Theme Song; Where is our Tuba Player?; Circle Bar Legends; Palermo Stories; Everything you ever wanted to know about Mirror Balls; Review of the Robe T1; David's book about working in Italy; Lighting Supervisors vs. Master Electricians; Drone Focus Deluxe Holiday Accessories; Steve and Stan's "Game Changing" Products; URTA at LDI; Where was Rosco?; Who would want to mix to R99?; and...
2019-12-0742 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 126 - "We Want a Shrubbery!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Augment3d to Minnie Pearl. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: Stan and Steve's first week of school; David goes back to school; the new ETC offices in Burbank; sneak peek of Augment3d features; "Green Room" mythology; keeping up with the paperwork; the genesis of paperwork programs; marking gels; grease pens and sharpies; Light Talk University; lighting puppet shows; BA vs. BFA programs; what you get from attending the first read with the cast; and Stan's hernia specialist. Nothing is Tab...
2019-09-0740 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 126 - "We Want a Shrubbery!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Augment3d to Minnie Pearl. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: Stan and Steve's first week of school; David goes back to school; the new ETC offices in Burbank; sneak peek of Augment3d features; "Green Room" mythology; keeping up with the paperwork; the genesis of paperwork programs; marking gels; grease pens and sharpies; Light Talk University; lighting puppet shows; BA vs. BFA programs; what you get from attending the first read with the cast; and Stan's hernia specialist. Nothing is Tab...
2019-09-0740 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 123 - "Let's Rep It!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Designing Rep Plots to Rising Software Prices. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: How to keep trash and crap out of your floor pockets; clearing the way for actors and trucks; flying booms and ladders; designing rep plots for thrust theaters; energy emanating from the center of the stage; lighting systems for thrust rep plots; using moving lights in the rep plot; filling in the actors' face while keeping light off the audience; hanging on to your C-wrench; feats of strength, an uncommonly good...
2019-08-1737 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 123 - "Let's Rep It!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Designing Rep Plots to Rising Software Prices. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: How to keep trash and crap out of your floor pockets; clearing the way for actors and trucks; flying booms and ladders; designing rep plots for thrust theaters; energy emanating from the center of the stage; lighting systems for thrust rep plots; using moving lights in the rep plot; filling in the actors' face while keeping light off the audience; hanging on to your C-wrench; feats of strength, an uncommonly good...
2019-08-1737 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 113 - "Pink Toenails"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sistah) talk about everything from Travel Nightmares to Not Setting Your Theater on Fire. Join Steve, David, Stan, and Anne as they pontificate about: David's ETC factory report, FlyPipe, Cool Releve' features, Whisper Home, Zetex and Asbestos, How to decide what fee to charge, When to specify LED over incandescent lamps, Considering minimum luminance when designing lights, Using a base level for uniform washes of light, Aesthetic sensitivity, and Horrible travel nightmares. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2019-06-0845 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 113 - "Pink Toenails"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sistah) talk about everything from Travel Nightmares to Not Setting Your Theater on Fire. Join Steve, David, Stan, and Anne as they pontificate about: David's ETC factory report, FlyPipe, Cool Releve' features, Whisper Home, Zetex and Asbestos, How to decide what fee to charge, When to specify LED over incandescent lamps, Considering minimum luminance when designing lights, Using a base level for uniform washes of light, Aesthetic sensitivity, and Horrible travel nightmares. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2019-06-0845 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 109 - "It's Magic, Man..."In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Magic Sheets to David's Road Trip. Join Steve, David, and Stan, as they pontificate about: Finally... The end of the semester, Gifts from Amsterdam, Summer Plans, David Retires from CSULB, Stan smuggling swag, How to build the world of the play, Lighting Sense Memory, "From Page to Stage", Monitor Tricks, Keeping your eyes on the stage, Unusual lighting projects, Circle Rep Companies, Disco Foyers, The "Programmer Yourself Beginner's Chair", How to build trust, Totally Relaxed Synergy, The keys to developing a good team, and Uses for cle...
2019-05-1133 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 109 - "It's Magic, Man..."In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Magic Sheets to David's Road Trip. Join Steve, David, and Stan, as they pontificate about: Finally... The end of the semester, Gifts from Amsterdam, Summer Plans, David Retires from CSULB, Stan smuggling swag, How to build the world of the play, Lighting Sense Memory, "From Page to Stage", Monitor Tricks, Keeping your eyes on the stage, Unusual lighting projects, Circle Rep Companies, Disco Foyers, The "Programmer Yourself Beginner's Chair", How to build trust, Totally Relaxed Synergy, The keys to developing a good team, and Uses for cle...
2019-05-1133 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 105 - "Perpetual Change" - Interview with Zak Borovay LIGHT TALK with The Lumen Brothers Episode 105 "Perpetual Change" is NOW AVAILABLE! In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers celebrate their 1st episode of Season 3 with Award-Winning Projections Designer Zak Borovay. Join Zak, Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Growing up in Long Island, "The Wendell School", Music and Design, Playing bass in Rock of Ages, Famous Baby-Sitters, David and Zak sink into a Prog Rock trip, Chris Squire, Are projections designers closer to set or lighting designers?, Helping to create the environment, Zak's Ukulele bass, Theme Park obsessions, and Reading Out. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing i...
2019-04-1339 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 105 - "Perpetual Change" - Interview with Zak Borovay LIGHT TALK with The Lumen Brothers Episode 105 "Perpetual Change" is NOW AVAILABLE! In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers celebrate their 1st episode of Season 3 with Award-Winning Projections Designer Zak Borovay. Join Zak, Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Growing up in Long Island, "The Wendell School", Music and Design, Playing bass in Rock of Ages, Famous Baby-Sitters, David and Zak sink into a Prog Rock trip, Chris Squire, Are projections designers closer to set or lighting designers?, Helping to create the environment, Zak's Ukulele bass, Theme Park obsessions, and Reading Out. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing i...
2019-04-1339 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 98 - "Flock That!!!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Taming your Cyc to Goo. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Surprises for our upcoming anniversary show, David having a senior moment, Using Rosco Opti-Sculpt to tame your cyc, Luminit, Grid Cloth, The difference between tophats and barndoors, Flair, Glare, Flocked and Flecked, Steve takes issue!, How to get Goo off of cables, There is something about Dawn, T.L. Tawnry Twitch Switch, Our extremely opinionated views on the Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show (a.k.a. Three old guys trying to figure these a...
2019-02-2337 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 98 - "Flock That!!!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Taming your Cyc to Goo. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Surprises for our upcoming anniversary show, David having a senior moment, Using Rosco Opti-Sculpt to tame your cyc, Luminit, Grid Cloth, The difference between tophats and barndoors, Flair, Glare, Flocked and Flecked, Steve takes issue!, How to get Goo off of cables, There is something about Dawn, T.L. Tawnry Twitch Switch, Our extremely opinionated views on the Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show (a.k.a. Three old guys trying to figure these a...
2019-02-2337 min
Light Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 95 - "Colder Than Mars" - Interview with Driscoll OttoIn this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview Lighting and Projections Designer, Driscoll Otto. Join Driscoll, Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Steve and Stan's frigid URTA Report, Driscoll and David collaborating in Italy, Working with Paul Curran, Billy Porter, and Michael Shell, Designing moving oil paintings for La Donna del Lago at the Met, Shooting video content in Scotland, The future of video and projection technology, LightForm, Learning Watchout in Italian, "Someone get me a Cappuccino!", Designing Broadway musicals on cruise ships, Designing Lighting and Projections on the same show, Teaching at Fordham and Pace, and...
2019-02-0239 min
Light Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 94 - "The Ducks are Dead"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Lighting film to Lava Lamps. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Stan and Steve in Chicago, URTA Mentor of the Year, Martha Carter, The ETC Parnel, The Philips Acclaim, We Don't Need Your Stinkin' Fresnels, How to create film lighting that is not harsh and flat, Metropolis, David's unfortunate lighting in his home, Planning a successful budget for a small theater, QuickBooks, "Frost-It!', Gel frame holders on Varilites, Our new Middle East correspondent, and explaining to your parents that being a Lighting Des...
2019-01-2629 min
Light Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 93 - "Perfectly Adequate"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from your first concert to great High School lighting projects. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Stan and Steve's trip to the frozen tundra of URTA, Avoiding free-falling elevators, Tharon Musser's essay, Bill and Jean Eckart, Our greatest daily challenges, Time and Money, Battling Self-Doubt, Is competency good enough?, David's oral surgery, Stoned drivers at Krispy Kreme, Realistic New Year's resolutions, Negotiations Part II, Getting the highest fee possible, and the Principles of good lighting design. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Ve...
2019-01-1939 min
Light Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 92 - "Screaming Lobsters"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from the Responsibilities of the designer to Peking Duck. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: David's adventures in Firenze, Meeting and working with Driscoll Otto, Crazy Italian theatre traditions, Pasta Surfer, Rookie Mistakes, Not taking anything for granted, The role of Theatre, The relevance of Rogers and Hammerstein, What one lighting element does dance, theatre, and music need, Stan's Duck Fetish, Review of the Clay Paky Axcor 900, Why can't manufacturers make a good frost filter for moving lights?, Must we use blue to light ba...
2019-01-1238 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 87 - "Palmetto Bugs"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from the new GrandMA3 to Zippo lighters. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Last week's interview with Al Crawford, The strange paths our careers take, Stan's issue with Geckos, Our pre-tech checklists, Video recording rehearsals, David's new iPhone, What GDTF is, MacAdam Ellipses, How to find summer theatre jobs, The Cheeky Rigger of Sheffield's new winter catalog, James Dean and Giant, Has technology reached a point where we only use a small percentage of it in practice? Discrete Timings, What is more noticeable... movement or i...
2018-12-0843 min
Light Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 76 - "Army of Hazers"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from LDI to Work/Life balance. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: David's letter to Elon, Creative Nirvana, Recommendations for low profile footlights, LED Tape, City Theatrical's ColorFlex, Using the Media Server to achieve pixel mapped effects, Everything you ever wanted to know about SeaChangers, What to ask Graduate Design Teachers during your interview for grad school, The question you should NEVER ask, "Do It Yourself Industries", Big ol' Honkin' Hazers, Look Solutions, Le Maitre, and Deactivating smoke alarms (DON'T DO IT!). Noth...
2018-09-2242 min
Light Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 75 - "Backordered Pigs"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sister) talk about everything from LDI to Work/Life balance. Join Anne, David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: David's Tesla lighting challenge, Virgin America Blue, Why women make such great lighting designers, Why we still must have these conversations, Jane Cox's fascinating views on bias in lighting design, Breaking out of the box, The dynamic and fluid quality of light, Our greatest lighting challenges, Balancing the room, Falling in love with British guys, Spa Clauses, Lime Light, Sir Goldsworthy Gurney, Electrifying Pickles, Stan selling his truss on eba...
2018-09-1242 min
Light Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 70 - "So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star..."In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Cheap Projectors to opening "Fawlty Lumens", Stan and David's Bed and Breakfast in Maui. Join Steve, David, and "Prodigal Brother" Stan, as they pontificate about: Stan and Pam's 2nd Honeymoon on Maui, Bed and Breakfasts, Cheap projections, Stan's $13 overhead projector, Ostrich Puppets, Amateur vs. Professional, What we did for Love, Lighting Fanboys, Evolving Companies, How to bribe the Lumen Brothers, 10 guys in a bus that sleeps 9, More about Meters, Illuminance, Luminance, and Spectrum, TSA Nightmares, Gobo Necklaces, and Traveling the world with a bottle of Limoncello.
2018-08-1142 min
Light Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 68 - "TILT FIRST... THEN Pan!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Meat Racks to Wile E. Coyote. Join Steve, David, and very special Guest Host and Honorary Lumen Sister, Anne McMills, as they pontificate about: Previewing Paule Constable's interview, Chinese Lighting Equipment, David picks up his Tesla, DMX Terminators, Photos of Stan's feet, Anne's respect for DMX, That word "Brainiac" again!, Road Runners on the 5, Why Assistants need to check headsets and table lights, Patrick Stewart's new audiobook, Being a "problem-solver", Lingerie manufacturing, The Golden Sea Shining Beam, Respect for Intellectual Property, "Color-B-Gone", Everything you ever wanted to know...
2018-07-2843 min
Light Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 58 - "Angry Birds"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers celebrate over 1000 LIGHT TALK Facebook Group members and 40,000 Downloads! Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Design Showcase East, David being attacked by vicious birds, How to create an effective resume and cover letter, Horrible NYC taxis, Putting gobos in followspots, Dyna Beams, "Feeling" your followspots, Using mom's pot roast pan for gobos, How to jump start your career, making yourself indispensable, Learning a second language, Dealing with ugly drummers, Fun with mineral oil, How to pay for LED upgrades when your school or theatre has no money, Energy f...
2018-05-1647 min
Light Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 57 - "La Luz de la Muerte"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from exploding lamps to melting plastic flamingos. Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: How lamps die, bogus lamp life specifications, Tungsten particles looking for a home, Uncle Harry wrecking the house, Temperature differentials, Arc lamps and David's skin changing color, The toy aisle at Walmart, The dangers of specifying lighting while under general anesthetic, Electrodes and anodes, LED warrantees, Maintaining Broadway shows, Hedgehogs, No suck buttons, Finding the perfect cyc, Gerreits vs. Rosebrand, DarkNet, Bad Hombre returns, Design Showcase East, Does size really matter?, The...
2018-05-1242 min
Light Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 51 - "Mercury to Mercury"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from the upcoming anniversary show to idiots who drive while drinking. Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about the LIGHT TALK Surprise Mystery Guest, Pot roast hot dogs, Everything you ever wanted to know about lightning, Warming your filaments, lightning prone zones, Why we see three power inputs, a ground, and two white neutrals, World of Warcraft, Why old followspots are loud, The beauty of lubrication, Dead mice, Krytox, Buck's Trucks' Bumps in the Road Shipping Service, Texas' insane history of drinking and driving, The "3...
2018-03-3138 min
Light Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 50 - "Missing the Flag"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from How to Prevent Burnout to Neil's Beaver Coat. Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about LIGHT TALK Milestones including 30,000 downloads and celebrities on FaceBook, Low Key and High Key lighting, Metropolis, Knowing the Rig or Knowing the Show, David's recurring nightmare, Surviving in a high-stamina business, More times to say "No", Red Flags, The Truss Monkey, Buying cheap used lighting consoles, Humans vs. Machines, Open the Pod Bay Doors, and Maestro de Luci. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sen...
2018-03-2438 min
Light Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 43 - "Unintended Consequences" - Interview with Steven RosenIn this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview architectural lighting designer Steven Rosen. Join Steve, Stan, David, and Steven as they pontificate about All you ever wanted to know about Revit, Cool ways to control light, Stopping traffic by walking in front of self-driving cars, Synchronizing lighting with the actions of real life, How to use technology in design ideas that clients find compelling, Creating new LED colors, DIALux vs. AGi32, Love for Santiago Calatrava, Students not taking advantage of their opportunities, the IALD Education Trust, Lighting is like music, Clients not using the latest technology to mak...
2018-02-0343 min
Light Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 41 - "Ciao Baby!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers continue their exploration of the beautiful city of Napoli and the amazing people at the Teatro San Carlo. Join Stan, Steve, and David as they pontificate about when a company of Brits and Americans join forces with the Italians to produce My Fair Lady, Introducing unsuspecting colleagues to the theatre culture of Italy, Automated systems at the Teatro San Carlo, The amazing 2K PC spotlight, Wonder LED wash moving lights, Our 700th Light Talk Facebook Group member, Photo transfer drops, Update on David's Faroe Islands retirement plans, Why students should...
2018-01-2036 min
Light Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 38 - "Champaigne and Pickled Herring"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers invite you to join them in celebrating New Years Eve! Stan, Steve, and David look back at what the hell happened in the lighting industry in 2017: The year of the LED Moving Light and Less Junk. They reveal their New Years Lighting Resolutions, David's theory behind the puzzling interest in lighting in the Faroe islands, Why gels have odd names, and who names them?, Is "Urban Vapor" a Hip-Hop star?, "Jacques le' Grey", "Evoke-a-feeling", Using moving lights in box booms, The VL 4000 and 6000, Designers watching product demos, Everyone is going t...
2017-12-3133 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 38 - "Champaigne and Pickled Herring"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers invite you to join them in celebrating New Years Eve! Stan, Steve, and David look back at what the hell happened in the lighting industry in 2017: The year of the LED Moving Light and Less Junk. They reveal their New Years Lighting Resolutions, David's theory behind the puzzling interest in lighting in the Faroe islands, Why gels have odd names, and who names them?, Is "Urban Vapor" a Hip-Hop star?, "Jacques le' Grey", "Evoke-a-feeling", Using moving lights in box booms, The VL 4000 and 6000, Designers watching product demos, Everyone is going t...
2017-12-3133 min
Light Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 31 - "Hamsters and Gerbils" - Interview with John McKernonIn this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview lighting designer and software guru, John McKernon. Join Steve, Stan, David, and John as they pontificate about The history of Lightwright, Working with Ken Billington, Stan and David in Napoli, The key to keeping a relationship with your spouse in the business, New features in Lightwright 7, Creating hookups by hand, Working as an associate on Broadway, Being in the right place at the right time, IP Addresses vs. Universes, Gary Fails and Multiverces, 6x22's on the Balcony Rail, Broadway stories with Mary Tyler Moore and Lynn Redgrave, Working...
2017-11-1142 min
Light Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 15 - "Goddess Mountain" - Interview with Anne MilitelloIn this episode of LIGHT TALK with The Lumen Brothers, Steve, Stan, and David interview acclaimed lighting designer and artist Anne Militello. They cover everything from the perils of women working on rock n' roll crews to taking a tumble in Santorini. Join Anne, Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about the challenges of being a woman in the business, making it on Broadway, Tom Waits, Circadian Rhythm Lighting, being tough, the beauty of designing lighting installations, sexism and ageism, "Have a Cookie", light being stopped in space and floating in the air, Stan getting kicked out of H...
2017-07-2341 min