Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from How Much Profit Can You Make on a Design, to The Drunks in Club Dada.

Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: The Circle of Light Talk; Stan's new Tesla; "Projection Mania Chaos"; How much profit can you hope to make from a design fee?; How much of the original lighting design is kept when remounting or moving a show; Dealing with substituting equipment and control; Respecting the original art of the design; "MoxieCola"; and Keeping up with the Ziegeist.

Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister) talk about everything from Artistic Limitations to Baseball Stadiums in Casinos.

Join Ellen, Brackley, and David as they pontificate about: Baseball moving to Vegas; Ways to Control LED Pixels via DMX; Lighting considerations for Sensory Friendly Performances; How many light cues should you write?; Learning how to adjust "On the Fly"; Creative Theatrical Tints' new "revenge color"; What Makes an Artist Unique?; The genius of Luc Lafortune; What is the key to designing a good Preset Cue?; and Bookending a Show.

Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sisters) welcome guest co-host Jacqui Thomassen to the show. The Brothers and Sisters talk about everything from The Superbowl Halftime Show to Saving the Iguanas.

Join Jacqui, Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: The status of "Spot"; Our Superbowl Halftime Show review; PixMob bracelets; Is it true that luck has a great deal to do with success; Is all LED tape the same?; City Theatrical's QolorPix tape; Balancing work and family life; Adopt an Iguana; Quiet sedimentary synergy; Problem Solving or The Design Idea; "Theatre is about Essence"; and Are there too many choices for fixtures?

Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) interview Lighting Designer and Author, Michael Chybowski.

Join Michael, Ellen and Steve as they pontificate about:  From Math to Light; The "Polar Route"; Sage Advice from Pat Collins; "Going on the Bus" with Lauri Anderson; Visualizing the Essence of the Music; Design Processes for Lighting Dance; Working at European Opera Houses; Writing the Book: "What is Lighting Design? A Geneology of People and Ideas"; Researching the History of Lighting Design and Designers; "Light is Based on the Existence of an Idea"; Anticipating "The Fourth Paradigm"; Simulating Nature and Representing the Imagination; Tharon, the "Powerhouse"; "Nothing Gets Over the Footlights to an Audience as Speedily as Thought"; The Raw Power of Angle; and Advice to Young Lighting Designers. 

Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Old Eyes to Timid Lighting.

Join Stan, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Stan's discovery of a new chapter of life; Letters about Hash; Having a hard time talking to people at production meetings; Good books and advice regarding starting your business; Dealing with a career crisis; Convincing Artistic Directors to hire you; "Reminising about 10 out of 12's"; Lighting for old eyes; and Explaining your light plot to the electrician. 

Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers interview IATSE Production Electrician for The Guthrie Theater, Andrew Sullivan.

Join Andrew, Brackley, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Brackley's "Lively" URTA Report; How to become a Production Electrician; The responsibilities of a Production Electrician; The difference between Stage, Master, and Production Electricians; No More 10 out of 12's; Required paperwork from a designer; Getting your paperwork to the Production Electrician on time; Dealing with designers who overhang their plots; Dumb things some designers do; Proper boom spacing; Dealing with stressed out designers; Organizing Focus Calls; The Guthrie's lighting inventory; Keeping the peace between lighting designers and electricians; Favorite lighting designers; Skills that young electrtians are missing in their education; and Words of wisdom for young designers looking to be Production Electricians.

Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK (After Dark), The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) talk with Production and Lighting Designer, Bryan Hartley.

Join Bryan, Ellen, Steve, and David as they pontificate about:  Fun tour stories with Deep Purple and Kiss; Knowing the Statutes of Limitation; Bryan's early days as a rock musician and lighting designer; Working in the studio with Joan Jett; Meeting Gene Simmons; Designing for Kiss (pre and post makeup); The 1000 MR16's Kiss sign; The genesis of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra; The artistic passion of Paul O'Neill; Discovering AI for video content creation; Favorite AI programs; Using Discord and Midjourney; Lighting equipment used on the Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tour; Using the VL3600's and JDC Lines in the TSO design; What happened to the millions of PAR cans that are no longer used?; Pyro in the audience; Getting into Inflatables; and Words of wisdom for young designers looking to be concert lighting designers. 

Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) talk about how to prepare for, and what to expect at your URTA interview.

Join Ellen, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Sad football days in Dallas; Everything you wanted to know about preparing for your interview;  Showing process work in your presentation; Transfering your point of view through your art; The keys to what and what not to say and ask during your interview; How to sniff out schools that want to use you for cheap labor; Researching the schools' faculty; The real cost of attending graduate school; What you should expect in your financial package; Zoom vs. Personal Interviews; What to look for when you visit schools; Other important things to consider before making your final decision; and What to do if that relationship does not work out. 

Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

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. 

Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) talk about everything from What to do in Long Beach, to Forklift Jousting.

Join Ellen, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: The LIve Production Summit; NAMM; The "My MixBook"ap from Rosco; Integrating theatrical daylight and shifting natural daylight levels; "Pharos LPC", "Mosaic Designer", and the "Echoflex Tap-41"; "Hands-On Forklift Training"; Should Stagehands be credentialed?; and How to convince your employer that you are ready to be a designer and not a technician.

Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

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 on the new Scheduling of LDI in December;  and Lumen New Years Resolutions.

Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) welcome special holiday guest Willie Williams, Creative Director for U2, to the show. They discuss everything from designing "U2:UV Achtung Baby LIVE at Sphere in Las Vegas", to Stalking for Clients.

Join Willie, Ellen, Zak, and David as they pontificate about: Getting started during the Punk Rock Revolution in the UK; How the Art School Bands were creating their visual aesthetic; Urgent Music and Whacky Visuals; The visual aesthetic influence of The Talking Heads and "Stop Making Sense"; Swapping key light; Getting the gig with U2; Talking with Edge's Mom; Finding synergy with your artistic collaborators; Working with "Self Esteem"; How U2's shows evolved over the years; Working with David Bowie; Touring with Frank Sinatra, Sammie Davis Jr, and Liza Minelli; The process of designing U2 at The Sphere; Proud of The Pigeon; Realizing the video content of the show; Dealing with spacial disorientation; What will other artists will do in that space?; and How it feels to get anything you want.

Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK with The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Thoughts About LDI to The Wonderful Life of Richard Pilbrow.

Join Steve, Brackley, and David as they pontificate about: David's final class; Post LDI comments; Haze... What haze?; Things we liked on the Expo Floor; Who had the best demo show?; The Robe Footsie Footlight; Favorite front light colors; Favorite exercises for a beginning design class; New Cheeky Rigger Holiday Fragrances; Our thoughts about Richard Pilbrow; and Are small theatres doomed for failure?

Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister) present their 6th Annual LIGHT TALK LIVE show from LDI!  The Lumen Family talks about everything from Dependable Consoles to Stiff Taxidermized Animals from Stan's Back Yard.

Join Ellen, Steve, Brackley, Zak, Stan, Snoot, and David as they pontificate about: Semi-Serious Shenanigans; Why sound designers talk a lot; The best rewards of being a mentor; Best solutions to difficult show experiences; "Bobby Danger and The Rails of Disaster"; Our favorite consoles; Finding a Master Electrician to be on the show; and Thank you, Ellen!  

Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK with The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Breakfast at The Circle Bar, to Brackley's Hot Tub.

Join Steve, Brackley, and David as they pontificate about: LDI weather report; First things to look for at LDI; Who will have the best product demo light show?; What will make your portfolio stand out at the portfolio review; Nightmare in Thailand; International LD traveling tips; "The Dozy-Plunger Cap"; The end of tenure and the beginning of "Professors of Practice"; and What shows should you see in Las Vegas. 

Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Great Assistants to Monkey Bidets.

Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Cherubin update; A shout-out to great assistants;   Another discontinued university theatre program; Cool at the Kia dealership; LDI Light Talk surprises; Resolving student conflicts; "BYOC"; Post-Mortems; Missing "Shop Order" items; Nasty load-in surprises; Managing change; "Personal Portable Rolling Sphere"; Mentoring Styles; and Is it really important to attend one of the "Top Ten" graduate design programs?

Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this "Best of LIGHT TALK" episode from Dec 11, 2020, 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 Sheffield; The delicate balance of the student/mentor relationship; and Packing a truck. 

Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.