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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 367 - "A Wasteland of Unhappiness"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Stan's Retirement Plans to How Business is Done. Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Vectorworks raises their prices again; Loyalty and Integrity; How long should you keep your lighting records; "Stan the Man Sentimental Kaye"; The importance of archiving; Refraction and Interference; "The Magic Color Filter"; Materials and Light; Alcantara; Painting the floor with light; Miss Kitty; How to use a magic sheet; and Memorizing channel numbers. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2024-04-1346 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 367 - "A Wasteland of Unhappiness"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Stan's Retirement Plans to How Business is Done. Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Vectorworks raises their prices again; Loyalty and Integrity; How long should you keep your lighting records; "Stan the Man Sentimental Kaye"; The importance of archiving; Refraction and Interference; "The Magic Color Filter"; Materials and Light; Alcantara; Painting the floor with light; Miss Kitty; How to use a magic sheet; and Memorizing channel numbers. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2024-04-1346 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 352 - "Strive Overdrive"In this episode of LIGHT TALK with The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Steve's Christmas Pillow to Nuclear Fusion Kits. Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Coal in their stockings; Home proctology kits; U2 concert video; Who will be able to fill The Sphere?; Suffering from spacial disorientation while using Vectorworks; Favorite Christmas movies; The Chauvet PX4 Curve 12; Effects products on the LDI floor; The Stan Kaye Christmas Lights Extravaganza; Stan's Stolen Christmas Election; The Clancy rigging control system interface; Large turnout at LDI; How to interview a Master Electrical; Sponsor Apparel; Thoughts...
2023-12-2945 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 352 - "Strive Overdrive"In this episode of LIGHT TALK with The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Steve's Christmas Pillow to Nuclear Fusion Kits. Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Coal in their stockings; Home proctology kits; U2 concert video; Who will be able to fill The Sphere?; Suffering from spacial disorientation while using Vectorworks; Favorite Christmas movies; The Chauvet PX4 Curve 12; Effects products on the LDI floor; The Stan Kaye Christmas Lights Extravaganza; Stan's Stolen Christmas Election; The Clancy rigging control system interface; Large turnout at LDI; How to interview a Master Electrical; Sponsor Apparel; Thoughts...
2023-12-2945 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 179 - "The Synergy of Cynictology"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Pointy Sticks to Three Old Buddhas. Join Stan, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: The Red Alert Activist Action; Focus Sticks; Live Stream productions; "Lickety-Split!"; 30 things you can do with a stage brace; Lonely teachers from the midwest; Finding Comfort in our MixBooks; New LED quack cures; Disrespectful Directors; Faculty standing up for students; 17 Jagermeisters; Testing theories at the Kaye House; Out of control faculty members; Sleeping in your office; The Jerks who don't realize they are Jerks; The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People; R...
2020-09-0548 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 179 - "The Synergy of Cynictology"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Pointy Sticks to Three Old Buddhas. Join Stan, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: The Red Alert Activist Action; Focus Sticks; Live Stream productions; "Lickety-Split!"; 30 things you can do with a stage brace; Lonely teachers from the midwest; Finding Comfort in our MixBooks; New LED quack cures; Disrespectful Directors; Faculty standing up for students; 17 Jagermeisters; Testing theories at the Kaye House; Out of control faculty members; Sleeping in your office; The Jerks who don't realize they are Jerks; The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People; R...
2020-09-0548 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 175 - "Feed Me a Francheezie!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Wire-Nuts to Sloppy Tie-Ins. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: News from LDI; Upcoming guests; Payki Paki Pizza Spinner royalties; Zac's "Evil (bass) Ways"; Power Tie-Ins down at the club; Lighting Designers' contributions to society; The political nature of the art of theatre; Polyester pants; Which production spaces are the best to work in; The Lampy Yum Yum Box; Scrapple ingredients; When is it OK to walk off a show?; and What is NDI and how can it help me? Not...
2020-08-0841 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 174 - "Going Old Testament"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Lampies to Noise Boyz. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Google's decision for employees to work at home for the next year; Could this be the end of architectural lighting?; Reflections on the 45th Anniversary of A Chorus Line; Is it a "bulb" or a "lamp"?; Dealing with sexual predators in our industry; Turning on the light and not being alone anymore; The benefits of being a theatrical lighting designer in the architectural world; Lighting Designer Refresher Program at Light Talk University...
2020-08-0141 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 173 - "When in Doubt, Chaines It Out!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Hamilton on Disney Plus to The Farkel Family. Join Brackley, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: News about Ellen; The vast sea of testosterone; Changes for the classroom in the fall; Bringing in unusual guests; Lighting yourself on fire; Which companies will still be standing after Covid; "Whaaaa Happened?" to the Grand Master?; The Source of All Knowledge; New shows the Lumen Brothers would like to see on Broadway; "There's a raccoon under the tech table!"; Brad Pitt as Rocket; Blown away by Hamilton; B...
2020-07-2537 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 172 - "Caribbean Dreams - Interview with Ellen Lampert-Greaux"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers welcome their good friend and LiveDesignOnline guru and LDI Show Creative Director, Ellen Lampert-Greaux. Join Brackley, David, Ellen, Stan, and Steve as they discuss: Cruising around Tierra del Fuego in the Light Talk Catamaran; Letter from Campbell (our youngest fan); A meal for Toffee; Ellen's octopus story; The history of LDI; Steve reveals the secret password for LDI; The Earthquake at the Infomart; The Donner Party on their way to LDI Reno; The Hall of Fog; Blowing up cars in Reno; BAM years; Living as an ExPat; Ellen's det...
2020-07-1857 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 171 - "Show Families” - Surviving the Pandemic with Zac Borovay and Driscoll OttoIn this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers welcome good friends and colleagues Zac Borovay and Driscoll Otto for this special Let's Talk About segment on Surviving the Pandemic. Join David, Driscoll, Stan, Steve, and Zac as they discuss how Covid-19 has affected their careers as theatre artists, and how they are coping with their young families. The passing of Nick Cordero; Show families; Behind the Scenes mental health help; Reinventing the work we do so that we can work safely again; Dealing with schools for the kids; Cancelled and postponed shows; Thoughts about Broadway's reopening; Restar...
2020-07-0846 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 170 - "Exploding Fish"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Over-Cueing to Nuclear Beans and Weenies. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Luther's letter of complaint; The top four stinky creatures; Teaching design and technology in the same class; Is lighting design prescriptive, responsive, informative, or emotive?; Retiring SO cable; On the road with vomit soaked cable; Did Tesla dapple in stage lighting?; The "Westinghouse Challenge"; The emotion of the moment; Delectable Designer's Flush; Should teachers be responsible for social distancing and public health enforcement?; Mrs. Sharp's Duck and Cover lessons; and Too...
2020-07-0440 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 169 - "Gaseous Sea Otters"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Taking Reviews Seriously to "The Master of Density". Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Industry news; The big Yale announcement; Hamilton on Disney Plus; New QLab educational offers; The new PPPP Program; The differences between Step and Fresnel lenses; Steve's Aviary; Subtractive vs. additive mixing; Dimmers fading out; Silly reviews; The scent of Gauloises; "The Motivator Backpack"; Yale does the right thing; Universities and colleges in severe financial crisis; Making the best of online education; and what the Lumen Brothers think about the Pa...
2020-06-2743 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 168 - "Color Journeys - Interview with Mark Stanley"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview Lighting Designer, educator, and leader of the Gilbert Hemsley Internship, our long time friend, and the last "Gilbert Bunny", Mark Stanley. Join Mark, David, Stan and Steve as they pontificate about: Equity Library Theatre; Great Gilbert Stories; From horses to lekos; Transformative moments; Cooking for Gilbert; Camembert Cheese in a Batter with Raspberry Sauce; Early work at William and Mary; Mark's future with The Lumenoids; Mark's "3 year promise" with the New York City Ballet; The love of dance lighting; That special relationship when working with choreographers; Mark's journey w...
2020-06-2040 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 167 - "Welcome to SubLand!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Fixing Keystoning to Busby Berkley. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: New weekend download record; Opening updates from Broadway and the California film and television industries; Brooklyn College; Managing your bookings; More on the McCandless System and Izenour Theaters; Gracious Greetings of Butte Montana; "Hey!... Let's do a Broadway Show!"; PC or MAC?; Loving Lumion; Linux flexibility; Huawei; "The Great White Way"; and Living on the Surface of the Sun. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sen...
2020-06-1338 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 166 - "Let the Universe Steer..."In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Christo to The Jetsons. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: More updates on The Faroe Islands; Seabird vomit; LDI update; Finding the perfect swag... Part IV; A tribute to Christo; School logo masks; Dealing with Designer's Block; Why use HMI's?; Pani dimming; Using HMI or LED for frontlight; Why did Americans jump on the McCandless System?; Why do Americans love standards and formulas?; "No Leko, No Worries"; How to direct your career path; "Make It So, Number One"; Why does Steve like t...
2020-06-0640 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 165 - "Hold the Kasha!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Starting a Lighting Rental Company to Competitive Duck Herding. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Update on The Faroe Islands; John Denver; Lighting setups for video podcasts; Soft lights and ring lights; Sparkle Cam; The key ingredient in developing a collaborative relationship with a director; Starting your own lighting rental business; New Melting Pot Production Table Snacks; Grandma Rose; Life experiences that changed how you approach your art; and Our crazy hobbies. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little...
2020-05-3030 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 162 - "Interview with Chad 'Rosco' Tiller"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview Chad Tiller from Rosco. Join Chad, David, Stan and Steve as they pontificate about: Favorite Brothers and the "Other" Brothers; The "Air Jordan" of lighting; How the MixBook works; When do you choose the color?; An actor turned VP; Early days at Norcostco; The future of Gel in an LED world; Opti-sculpt; and Gearing up for the start-up after the pandemic is over. and "We don't need no stinkin' keychains... give me a MixBook!" Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2020-05-0642 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 161: "Give Me That Special Sauce!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Speaking in Tongues to Destroying Creativity. Join David, Brackley, and Steve as they pontificate about: Remembering Matt and Steve; CARES ACT Update; Explaining the PPP and the EIDLP forgivable loan programs; Fun teaching from home; When on-campus classes return; Cryptic feedback from directors; Predictions on when live concerts return; a PSA from The Lumen Family Institute; Good Guys vs. Bad Guys Part II; A Letter from Vectorworks; The integral elements to our work as artists; and a story of creativity from Sir Ken Robinson. ...
2020-05-0236 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 160 - "A Journey Into Cleverness"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Mixbooks to Sputnik. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Disabling smoke alarms; Good looking First Responders; AGMA and haze; Favorite angles and lighting positions; Pit Rails and Pit Booms; Incorporating dance lighting angles into all your shows; False preconceived lighting practices; Raw and ugly shows; Integrating lights into the scenery; Do designers need to understand the technology?; Understanding your limitations and trusting your technical team; Problems with bluetooth; Hammonds and Moogs; "Fantastic LumenVoyage"; "ETC On Headset" with Ken Billington; Being there; and Voltage s...
2020-04-2137 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 159 - "Naughty I-Cues"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Taking some time off to King Tut. Join Brackley, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: More Letters of Complaint; What to say to students who may not make it; Who to go to when you have to buy stage lights and have no technical knowledge; The Little Old Lady from Pasadena; Mice in Source Fours; A new Chocolate gel... TB99; Wax lips and bottles; "Rich, Dark, and Sexy"; Should you take a year off from school?; Ozark; Terminators; Chef Boyardee; and "The Mighty I-Cue"....
2020-04-1839 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 158 - "The Potato Method"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Altman 360's to Driscoll and Zac's Zoom Happy Hours. Join Stan, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: Pandemic status reports from Florida and Texas; USA 829 Covid-19 Relief Fund; Sandblasting old Altman 360's; The Medium Pre-focus Base Blues; "Is that a Potato in your pocket?"; Call any vegetable; Putting diffusion in all your lights; Fine-tuning your frost; Weird Blobbage; R132 vs. R119; Putting baggies on followspots; T.L. Electric's Strip-It-Away 3000; and the responsibilities of Deck Electricians. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and V...
2020-04-1136 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 155 - "Hand Me That Squirrel..."In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Cable to Toilet Paper. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Social distancing and being close in spirit; The difference between SJ and SO cable; Butch cable; Wireless power; The Geezers of Gear; Squirrels falling from trees; Preparing for job hunting after the Coronavirus crisis; How much power you need for stage lighting; Substitutes for toilet paper; Burlap kilts; Using latex gloves to change lamps; and "The Show Must Go On!". Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes...
2020-03-2138 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 154 - "Going Viral: A Lumen Family Roundtable"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Family holds a round-table chat about COVID-19 and how its affecting our lighting profession, our lighting colleagues, and lighting education. Join Anne, Brackley, Stan, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: Current live entertainment conditions in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Dallas, San Diego, and Florida; Tips for you and your friends who may now be unemployed; Christian Jackson's "8 Things to Do When Your Gigs Get Cancelled"; Tips for re-entering even stronger into the theatrical work-force; Spending time with yourself; The new unemployment bills moving through congress; Driscoll Otto's post; Helping our frie...
2020-03-1858 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 153 - "Please, Let Me Cool Down!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Gobos with Logos to Lighting Viruses. Join Stan, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: Shutting down your movers; Stan waxing philosophical; Protecting your lighting console from computer viruses; Gobo Indexing issues; The "Anti-Gobo Thing"; an "Uncommonly Good Looking Man" helps Stan; Green is the New Black; How the Coronavirus may affect our industry; and why did Kleigl call their lights 1355's and 1357's. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2020-03-1436 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 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 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 147 - "A Menage a Trois of Lumens"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from MacBeth to JLo. Join David, Steve, and Brackley as they pontificate about: SuperBowl preview; URTA breaking news and recruitment update; Stan drinking absinthe; How much do IATSE stagehands make; How to use low sidelight in thrust and arena theaters; When collaboration goes bad; Being the last one to collaborate; The Lighting Twister Mat; Stupid theatre superstitions; Bailiwicks; and What is a "Best Boy"? Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2020-02-0132 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 146 - "Blinkie The Followspot"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from NAMM to Sticky Followspots. Join David, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: Neil Jampolis' beautiful memorial; Stan and "The Luminoids"; Becoming a new Master Electrician; Basic lighting fixtures; Seeing Eric Loader at NAMM; URTA schools; Teasla Technology; Static and Dynamic; "It's a Brickenoid"; What to look for in choosing an undergraduate school; Stan braving the Chinese flu; and What to do with 2 gallon jugs of Industrial Strength Lysol. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2020-01-2547 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 145 - "The Moat of Death"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Money to "The Lumenoids". Join David, Steve, and Brackley as they pontificate about: Brackley's take on the Marc Brickman interview; Happy accidents; One light is worth a thousand words; Mystery is good; Students and Italian cab drivers loving Pink Floyd; The amount of money you can make as a lighting designer; What real collaboration feels like; The challenges technical crews face; We do not say "techie" on this show; Collaboration and Community; Pigs and DDT; Jekyll Island; Navigating your professional life within academia; A.C.T.; and "Pain...
2020-01-1838 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 143 - "You Gotta Play the Note"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers present their first show of the new decade (or is it?)... Join David, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: Was there a "Year 0"?; New Year's resolution update; Branding yourself; "People plan, and the universe laughs"; Overthinking your design; Balancing your analytical and intuitive selves; When is it appropriate to blind the audience?; Annoying the audience; Once again, Karen Carpenter makes her appearance on the show; Rocky Horror Picture Show; The Incognito Note Delivery System; Are we coddling our students and reducing our standards?; and hitting your target with a follows...
2020-01-0447 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 142 - "The Truth is in Dispute - New Years Eve Show"In this special New Year's Eve Episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers say "Goodbye" to 2019 and look ahead to what may be in the future of lighting in 2020. Join David, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: What happened to Times Square?; "Bad Young Stan" blowing smoke rings; Andy Cohen's umbrella; The commercialization of New York; Game changing products of 2019; Clay Paky's laser powered Xtylos; What's Clay Paky's weird mythological product names?; City Theatrical's new dimmers wireless dimmers; The lack of real innovation in the industry; Stan's Rosco guilt; How long will we be dealing with LED until a bett...
2019-12-2842 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 140 - "Damn Good BBQ! - Interview with Bobby Harrell"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview designer, programmer, educator, and long time friend, Bobby Harrell. Join Steve, David, Brackley, and Bobby as they pontificate about: Cafeteria Food in Las Vegas; Jackie Mason Madness; Fun with Hemp Houses; The Niagara Falls project; Keys to being a Good Programmer; Capital "P" vs. Little "p" programmers; "Give Me a Minute!"; Understanding the psychology and emotions of what goes on at the production table; How stage managers can affect the way you program a show; The career path to being a professional programmer; Learning multiple consoles; Teaching...
2019-12-1445 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 138 - "Squatters in the Light Lab"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Running out of Swag at LDI to Killing Turkeys. Join David, Steve, and Brackley as they pontificate about: Post LDI Blues; "If its a fast song its red, if its a slow song its blue"; Should you buy road cases for your expensive moving lights and consoles; How useful are Light Labs; Kenton Yeager's Classroom Theatre; Good replacements for PAR backlights; Total Bastard Products gifts for the holidays; Building a lighting design business; When to throw in the towel and give up on theatre?; Should you move...
2019-11-3035 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 137 - "Dogs, Cats, and Xanax - Live at LDI 2019"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers celebrate their third anniversary at LDI. Join Anne, Steve, Brackley, and Stan as they take questions from over 60 unfortunate LDI attendees locked in a room for 45 minutes listening to silly pontification and questionable opinions (at least they got some good swag). Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2019-11-2442 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 136 - "Screw You, Five Minutes!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Finding Assistants to The Swag Has Arrived! Join David, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: Prepping for LIGHT TALK at LDI, Behind the Scenes; Too Many "Thank You's!", What we use for Followspots; Tracking spots with Spot Track, Loving the BMFL's; Teaching yourself the Hog; "Persuasion Content Creator"; Rosco's MixBook; Additive vs. Subtractive Color Mixing; Reference Sources; Stan's hot carbon rod deal; Timing acts of plays to carbon life; and Gas on the Floor! Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little M...
2019-11-1635 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 135 - "A Texas Gentleman - Interview with Tom Littrell" In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview product developer, designer, programmer, educator, industry giant, and friend... Tom Littrell. Join David, Stan, Steve and Tom as they pontificate about: Changing Rock n' Roll lighting history; The "English Invasion"; Moving from Par Cans to VariLites; The "Whah" Moment; Selling the VariLite idea to Genesis; Early VariLite growing pains; Being the first live programmer for VariLite; The birth of the Programmer/Designer; Missing the Artisan; Developing the Source Four LED; The future development of LED fixtures; The genesis of the VariLite student training program; Fred Foster supporting students instead of throw...
2019-11-0940 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 134 - "Gimme Some Beef!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Being Green to Treating Your Stage Manager Right. Join David, Steve, and Brackley as they pontificate about: Martin's new Atomic Dot; Leaving your console turned on all the time; California fires; Wild and whacky frost filters; Television and film diffusion filters; Getting stuck in the design process; Time management; Egg timers; Cheeky Rigger of Asia; Hot tub noodles; Eating horse meat in Sardinia; The resurgence of the VTS; Josh Epstein's "Little Shop of Horrors" design using the GLP Impression X4 Bar 20 striplight; Stage Manager horror stories; and...
2019-11-0236 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 133 - "The King is Not Dead"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers welcome guest co-host Brackley Frayer to the Brotherhood. Join David, Steve, and Brackley as they pontificate about: Stan's flu bug; LDI Portfolio Review and URTA Pop Up Recruitment Interviews; Smelly lights; Sucking fumes; Scrim lighting techniques; R.U.N in Vegas; Getting lights closer to the stage; FOH Truss positions; Pit Booms; GLP FR1 Impression; "Creative Mind Excellerator"; Teaching students how to design in Las Vegas; Using safeties on accessories; and who owes who drinks? Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2019-10-2636 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 132 - "Swatches and Leisure Suits"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Lighting Designer Fashion to Respecting the Synergetic Power of Group Creation. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Stan visiting the cannabis capital of Texas; LDI swag; the "Time Tunnel"; what to bring and wear to a job interview; dating again; appropriate watches; "What about blue?"; Spectral Power; remembering the Source Four Revolution; spotted dick on a stick; strategies for handling crisis in student production teams; developing a collaborative disposition; getting on the tracks again; maintaining objectivity about your own work; and the best rock...
2019-10-1945 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 131 - "Two Fingers and a Thumb"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sistah!) talk about everything from Footlights to Putting a little "eerie" in. Join Anne, David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: lighting Halloween events; footlights; Professor Stan's Neighborhood; low front light positions; Eye Lights; designing your online portfolio; The LINK Interviews; LuAmbian; continued lack of diversity in the lighting profession; when diffusion gels just don't work on followspots; and "Spike" & "Goat". Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2019-10-1241 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 130 - "The Ability to Imagine - Interview with Herrick Goldman"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview lighting designer Herrick Goldman. Join David, Herrick, and Stan as they pontificate about: Punk Rock Godspell; from crappy acting to lighting design; early days in NYC; teaching theatre at MIT; fostering collaborative environments; interviewing rocket scientists; retina blinding the audience; loving Tennessee Williams; "Behind the Scenes"; Tinga Tinga Tales Nairobi; keeping the angles; the danger of homogeny; the "Par Can Rant"; the curse of being a moving light manufacturer; projectors taking over; and "its all about shadows". Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Se...
2019-10-0552 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 129 - "Life is Cheap in Florida"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from memorizing gel books to unintentional consequences. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: Steve's new show at the Undermain Theatre; Professor Stan's Neighborhood visits Mumbai; cueing with glasses or contact lenses; lasik; pirate lighting designers; how many families of color media must you learn; "Color pickers are Satan!"; the accuracy of color matching in consoles; mixing in RGB and CMY; the "Yale Swatch Book"; cable heating and catalytic converters; "The Cheeky Rigger of Scheffield" holiday fragrances; turning down shows that you have deep moral issues...
2019-09-2835 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 128 - "Ugly Americans Working Overseas"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about how to get international lighting jobs and survive overseas. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: how to find a lighting gig overseas; what to pack for your first European lighting gig; discovering the working culture of the theater; what to look for in hiring an international assistant; relocating to another country; Professor Stan's Neighborhood; our LIGHT TALK mascot; making the House LD your best friend; countries the Lumen Brothers would like to relocate to; living in a high strung nation; moving to a Stan country; picking...
2019-09-2143 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 127 - “Completely Detached From Reality”In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Merging Academic and Professional Work to Retrofitting Old Theaters. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: Carnegie Mellon makes Hog Factor again!; The King of Hyperbole Contest; U/RTA at LDI; SGM's architectural lighting competition; an uncommonly attractive man; how to tell someone that their show sucks; little towns in Nebraska; Steve's LED fixture prediction; ION vs. NEO; advocating for the client; looking deep into their souls; mixing your art with academia; and invisible actors. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and V...
2019-09-1440 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 125 - "Boy... Are Standards Fun!" - Interview with Steve TerryIn this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sistah!) interview legendary touring guru, Steve Terry. Join Anne, David, and Stan, as they pontificate about: the genesis of Production Arts; hiring and not firing Stan; Spiderman; Bus and Truck touring; 489-0312; unbelievable chutzpah; working closely with and helping designers; venture capitalists in the lighting rental business; working with Gordon Pearlman on the LS8; ragging DMX 512; The USITT Standard; 250 kilobits per second!; interoperability; The ACN Project; running the R&D Department at ETC; testing multi-cable; ENR flammable dimmers; General Device Type Format; All My Sons; just show up and say "Y...
2019-08-3149 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 124 - "OY!... What I Did For Love!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Overworked Designers to Understanding What The Stakes Are. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: Going back to school; fader based consoles; worship space control options; fast faders in emergency situations; quick programming techniques; students who show up late and miss deadlines; staying one step ahead of the designer; the "Perfect Storm of Guilt"; Naoki; people notice; apps for Gel inventory; VaporWorks; why lighting designers are sometimes expected to also be Master Electricians; making sure your contract specifies your scope of work; the differences betwe...
2019-08-2436 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 122 - "By The Time We Got To Woodstock"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Trade Shows to Celebrating Woodstock's 50th Anniversary. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: New numbers and countries; why bother attending trade shows and conventions?; don't walk into the light; are we failing in the classroom?; staying current; "The Tape Worm"; working as a Lighting Designer and a Master of Ceremonies while chaos ensues; Chip Monck; recruiting followspot operators; "don't eat the brown acid"; defining moments in rock n' roll touring over the past 50 years; Showco; IMAG; favorite Woodstock performances; The Who; and what swag are...
2019-08-1048 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 121 - "Gobo-Tastic"!In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sistah) talk about everything from LED Lekos to "Billington Afterglow". Join Anne, Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: The brothers' and sister's reactions to the Ken Billington interview; the generosity of designers; standards of professionalism; focusing strategies for your first black box show; getting nervous; how to teach programming to students; manufacturers' training programs; benefits of LED lekos without the "Salesmen Talking Points"; new Pet-Sweat of Japan beverages; creating texture with and without gobos; Anne's gobo earrings; Tharon's brilliant cueing sequence for A Chorus Line; good and bad...
2019-08-0348 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 120 - "Firing on All Cylinders... Interview with Ken Billington"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk with Broadway lighting legend Ken Billington. Join David, Steve, Stan, and Ken as they pontificate about: Lighting Major Celebrity Acts in Vegas, Killer Whales, and The Rockettes, Ken's Gingerbread Man experience in the 4th grade, Perfecting black-outs with knife switches, Sherri Zimmerman’s cymbals, Loving the "Good Stuff" and erasing the "Bad Stuff", Great moments working with the perfect team, "Marie, Dancing Still", "Sweeney Todd" stories, Follow your gut and take it to FULL... then leave it there, Feeling the light, Getting the cues in the right place, Cues that "p...
2019-07-2751 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 119 - "Avoiding Tumbleweeds"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Aircraft Landing Lights to Going Back to High School. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: Driving through Utah, Discovering Joshua Tree, The proper way to hang scanners, Getting gobos sharp, Dealing with ACL's and unusual voltage requirements, The Crown Prince of "Who-Ha Land", The Ladder of Success, Italian Ladder Etiquette, Copenhagen laundromat interview, Lighting Kurdistan pop stars, Portable video lighting rigs, Dealing with non-dims, and Understanding numbers and letters on high school lighting pipes. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very...
2019-07-2034 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 118 - "Lightaholics"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Pin Connectors to Working with Video Designers. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: Buying obsolete gear, Altman 360Q deals, Vintage Brothers, Twist Locks vs. Pin Connectors, Headset Etiquette, Respecting the Stage Manager's process, Party Lines, Cheetos at the tech table, Working techniques with video designers, Matching video color palettes, Who controls the rig?... Headliners or Support Acts, Deep Purple blowing Rod Stewart off the stage, Sean Cawelti, SuperMensch, and Lightaholics Anonymous. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes S...
2019-07-1338 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 117 - "Symphonic Transitions"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Discrete Timings to Texas Heat. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: Writing podcast reviews, Getting cancelled, Designer/Educator tribute shows. The life expectancy of static lights, Cassette backups, Parellipheres in the dumpster, Summer stock war stories, Overloading your generator, Paying shady photographers, Creating sophisticated transitions with discrete timings, Layers of dynamics, Composers of light, and reorganizing your light booth. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2019-07-0639 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 116 - "F*** The PARcan!"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Lighting Different Skin Tones to The Death of the Parcan. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: Holograms of Maria Callas and Roy Orbison, Stan's experience in Amsterdam and Copenhagen, Maintaining your lighting equipment, Techniques on lighting various skin tones, Racial Bias and "The Shirley Card", How to do a proper channel check, Nirvanta Destination Club, Phlegm Estates, Buckets and Sergeant Musgrave's Dance, Vertical Toning Strips, and How to start learning to be a lighting designer. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very L...
2019-06-2938 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 115 - "Storyteller - Interview with Elaine J. McCarthy"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sistah) talk with Broadway projections designer Elaine J. McCarthy. Join David, Anne, Steve, Stan, and Elaine, as they talk about: How to survive as a projections designer, Touring Wicked, Spamalot, Focus Grids, Being a woman and a mom in the theater, Work/Life Balance, Workaholics, European family priorities, Is projection design a new industry?, Deciding to become a Storyteller, Meeting Wendall Harrington, Creating the tornado for Wicked, How to handle competition, Education for projections, and Everything has an essence... if you're looking for it. Nothing is Taboo, Nothi...
2019-06-2253 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 114 - "100,000... Infinity and Beyond"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sistah) talk about everything from Your First Year in Grad School to How to Save Your Relationship. Join Steve, David, Stan, and Anne as they pontificate about: Light Talk Road Trip, Who listens to us in Burkina Faso?, Jerks in graduate school, Reinventing yourself, New technology that affects your aesthetics, How to sustain your career, How to be "manly", Tricks and tips to sustain your personal lives, Making life choices, and Is Gel dead yet? Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2019-06-1536 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 112 - "The New Knish"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Extra Income to Leaky Tents. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: A restaurant in Amsterdam called "Brooklyn", Penicillin, Doubletree Chocolate Chip cookies, How to make income between shows, War criminals driving for Uber, Big Fish Cakes Food Truck, Moving lights for outside theaters, IP ratings, SGM fixtures, Best cameras to take photos of your lighting, Cheeky Rigger Underwear, Qualities needed to be a good lighting educator, and summer plans. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2019-06-0143 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 111 - "Certified Jerks"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Dizzy Directors to Working with Jerks. Join Steve, David, and Stan, as they pontificate about: New download numbers, Paying Homage to Tom and Ray, Design Showcase East and West, Goodbye Prop crew of Game of Thrones, Dealing with directors who constantly change their minds, Embracing change, "Just One More Thing...", Change Orders, Architectural Construction Processes, Specifying unfamiliar equipment, CWA's most annoying product, The future of theatre design education, and scenic designers who disrespect lighting designers (a.k.a. "Jerks"). Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred...
2019-05-2541 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 110 - "That's a Lot of Water! - Interview with Dawn Chiang”In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview Broadway lighting designer and theatre mensch, Dawn Chiang. Join Steve, David, Dawn, and Stan, as they pontificate about: "Cutting-Edge" phone-booth technology, On the road with Paul Anka, Calling spots on the road, Working in Las Vegas showrooms, Playing "Name That Tune" live!, Touring with The Carpenters, Karen's voice, Cubby O'Brien, Swimming pool spectaculars, Working with Theatre Projects, The "Deer in the Headlights" look, How touring and repertory lighting can act as a concentrated form of learning and doing, Lighting Repertory at New York City Opera, Education and "Passing it Along", T...
2019-05-1848 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 108 - "Lumen Brothers High"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Game of Thrones to Sonny Bono. Join Steve, David, and Stan, as they pontificate about: Lumen Brothers return to LDI, Skiing under the Els, What are the advantages to LED fixtures in High School?, Mrs. Hatfield, Most common technical challenge to lighting high school productions, Ugly school colors, Where to "aim" the lights, Considering your audience when designing a show, Minimum lighting levels, and How to find technical students in high school. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2019-05-0437 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 107 - "Big Whale" In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Unexpected Snowstorms to Intellectual Property. Join Steve, David, and Stan, as they pontificate about: Kabuki Drops, Moby Dick, The GLP S350, The High End SolaFrame Theatre, How to handle reviews, Frank Rich, Ravi Shankar, Balancing Thinking and Doing, Missing deadlines, Tracking or Cue Only, Block Cues, and Zip Cord. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2019-04-2735 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 106 - "The Scarecrow Concept" In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Painting your Bedroom to DDT Fog Machines. Join Steve, David, and Stan, as they pontificate about: The upcoming Ken Billington interview, Bugs activating touch-screens, How life experiences shape our artistry, Teams of Cats, The Master of Masking Tape, Luminaire Hickeys, How to assign student designers to school production, How to clean your cyc, Going to the source, and Making lifelong relationships. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense. http://lighttalk.libsyn.com/light-talk-episode-105-the-scarecrow-concept
2019-04-2134 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 104 - 2nd Anniversary Show - "The Portal of Pleasure and Light"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sistah) celebrate their 2nd Anniversary by presenting the best sponsor commercials of the last year. Listen to Steve, David, Anne, and Stan sell out their integrity by hawking the shady products from such dubious companies as Bad Hombre' Stage Productions, Hula Hues Color Company, Carvel Studios, The Cheeky Rigger of Sheffield, No More 10 out of 12's, The Terra Haute Production Table Mascot Company, Suck No More Industries, Phizzer Pharmaceuticals, Do-It-Yourself Industries, Q Division of London, Theatrical Epicurean Delights, Pet Sweat of Japan, The Wham-It Corporation, Illegitimate Panda, The Insta*Lite...
2019-04-0654 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 103 - "Prairie Dog Holes"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Physics in Turkey to Non Disclosure Agreements. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Doing unrepairable damage to Anne's career, Design Showcase East and West, Upcoming interviews, How old is "Really Old"?, How to get international gigs, What's the first light you call up when writing a cue, Playing Whack a Mole with non curious people, Dogs and color, Do you have to know everything about physics to be a lighting designer?, USITT Report, ETC's Augment 3D EOS upgrade, GLP solves the diffusion issue, CueList...
2019-03-3044 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 102 - "Asexual Photons"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Headsets to Armpit Cooling Fans. Join Steve, David, Stan, and Lumen Sister Anne as they pontificate about: Lumen Brothers in 103 Countries!, 3D Printing on Asteroids, , Protecting your ears while working on concert gigs, Shot Callers, IEM's, Top Hats and Eyelashes... Part II, What to do with all those cut gels, Gobo storage methods, Anne's Taste Barometer, Lighting and Technical Theatre Conferences, So many "Theatre Geeks", USITT Standards, Bring your Swag Sniffer, Lighting Dance Clubs, and Creating Energy on Stage. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sa...
2019-03-2338 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 101 - "It Takes a Village of Wavelengths"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from LED Lekos to Underground Radio. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Enough with the Lava Lamps already!, Our favorite LED lekos, The Martin ELP leko in detail, The ProLights Eclipse, The "color" of white light, Stumping Stan, Steve being "Semantical", Green... or Mint?, Tweaking Chorus Members, Are white LEDs really white?, Don't eat the red LEDs!, Why it's important to carry personal liability insurance, Avoiding Elephants, "Strobe Mania!", Bringing something to the table, It's not about passion, its about fun!, Radiating Love, and What t...
2019-03-1636 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 100 - 'The Catalyst of High End', Interview with Bobby HaleIn this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers celebrate their 100th Episode with Regional Sales Manager for High End Systems, Bobby Hale. Join Bobby, Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Bobby’s journey from Life Guard to Project Manager, Busking lights in nightclubs, The history of LightWave Research and High End, ETC’s acquisition of High End, The Intellibeam, The development of the Cyberlight, The future of scanners, The genesis of digital lighting, The development of Catalyst, The DL2, The “Orbital Head”, Rotating and litho gobos, The VariLite lawsuit, Merging with Flying Pig, White LED engines, Dealing...
2019-03-0942 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 99 - "Lava Lamps"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Collaboration to PG5. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Get Smart, I Dream of Jeannie, and The Avengers, How good looking is Bobby Hale?, Tony Simpson and Bohemian Rhapsody, Golden Sea and Ayrton, Which lighting company is the next to go bankrupt?, Is the death of the conventional fixture near?, How to prepare for your cueing session before you enter the theater, Using music to describe transitions, "Techie" or "Technician"?, New Stage Rating System, Two great Bill Eckart and Ming Cho Lee stories, Inhe...
2019-03-0235 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 97 - "Light My Fire"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Pyro to Flesh Metrics. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Loving Vincent, What do you say when the director says that they don't like color?, Our favorite striplights to light a cyc, The Lumen Brothers Time Machine, Why do art directors not use period lighting fixtures in period movies and television shows?, The Full Head Virtual Isolation Helmet, Stan's Duck vacation, and Should a lighting designer learn how to do pyrotechnics? Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
2019-02-1636 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 96 - Fred Foster Memorial - Workshop 2018Today is a solemn day for the lighting world. A great tree has fallen. Fred Foster, founder and CEO of Electronic Theater Controls, has left us. As we reflect on this tremendous loss to our community, we might think about the idea of leaving a place better than we found it. There is no question that Fred Foster left this world and the lighting community much much better then he found it. We think that is quite special. So thank you Fred, for all you have done for your family, your friends, and the world of lig...
2019-02-0941 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 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 to be h...
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 to be h...
2017-12-3133 min
VETtalk Online PodcastsDealing With Grief - Karen JacquesFor some reason we pet owners seem to bond closer to our animals, than say, our family probably because we spend a lot more time with them for one thing!They're often our shadows - so when they die, we grieve deeply, often more than after a human's passing. So, over the last couple of weeks we’ve been learning what a grief counsellor does… and the various stages of grief. Now, our special guest, grief counsellor Karen Jaques joins us again to suggest some of the ways to cope with grief.
2016-03-1306 minVETtalk Online PodcastsDealing With Grief - Karen JacquesFor some reason we pet owners seem to bond closer to our animals, than say, our family probably because we spend a lot more time with them for one thing!They're often our shadows - so when they die, we grieve deeply, often more than after a human's passing. So, over the last couple of weeks we’ve been learning what a grief counsellor does… and the various stages of grief. Now, our special guest, grief counsellor Karen Jaques joins us again to suggest some of the ways to cope with grief.
2016-03-1306 min
VETtalk Online PodcastsThe Stages Of Grief - Karen JacquesA few weeks back Karen Jaques – one of only a handful of registered grief counsellors in Australia explained what a grief counsellor actually does… This week Karen joins us again on VETtalk to help explain what actually are the stages of grief?
2016-03-1310 minVETtalk Online PodcastsThe Stages Of Grief - Karen JacquesA few weeks back Karen Jaques – one of only a handful of registered grief counsellors in Australia explained what a grief counsellor actually does… This week Karen joins us again on VETtalk to help explain what actually are the stages of grief?
2016-03-1310 min