with Mike Baldassari - Tony and Emmy Nominated Lighting Designer at Mike-o-Matic Industries On this episode, we discuss touring Broadway vs. Rock n Roll vs. TV vs. Film, kids in show biz, cross pollination of all of those fields, bringing family to a show, positive nepotism in our industry, showbiz parents, the logistical side of show business, how to do something else, the necessity of family support, having a diverse career, cohesive lighting, how to look at the big picture, telling a story wi...
May 07, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 62
with Mark Butts - Production and Lighting Designer at Preset Productions On this episode, we discuss working as a production designer, a lighting designer and a programmer, how to diversify your programming and designing skills, Kenny Chesney, moving to Los Angeles, being a connoisseur in a town of abundance, maintaining ego levels, taking care of your health on the road and mixing different genres of lighting into the melting pot. Please visit: www.presetproductions.com...
May 06, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 61
with Roland Greil - Lighting Designer and Programmer On this episode, we discuss Working his way up from being a young boy with a small local rental business in Germany to working with some of the biggest names in the industry, how to educate the next generation, the workflow of production, the constant connection of creativity and networking, how less is more, digging deep to create when you don’t connect with a song, dealing with language barriers, cohesive designs, integration of all visual e...
May 05, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 60
with Michael Appel - Multiple Emmy award winning Lighting Designer, Director and Programmer at MA Design On this episode, we discuss going from a job where everything is different to sitting at home where every day is the same, having a musical background, having strong stagecraft fundamentals, the “fake-it-til-you-make-it” philosophy of job progression, the importance of answering your radio, adapting, evolving, progressing, creating, phoning a friend, working with Tom Kenny, Alan Adelman and b...
May 03, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 59
with Laura Frank - Founder at Luminous FX, Technology Consultant and Author. On this episode, we discuss her new book, Screens Producing & Media Operations, specializing in one field as opposed to being a general stagehand, world travels on and off the job, standardizing the workflow of screens production, Zero Fucks Given, taking risks, engaging with people and shadowing professionals, moving into new markets and her unique philosophies on creativity and entertainment. Please visit: http://...
May 02, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 58
with Tyler Elich, Lighting Designer, Partner and Principal at Lightswitch On this episode, we discuss working with Lightswitch, corporate shows vs. Rock n Roll touring, the schedule of entertainment, working 9 to 5 vs. working 20 hour days, getting paid for time at work and different pay schedules for different workloads, being a night owl in isolation and in the entertainment biz, the importance of sleep, working for a design firm vs. being freelance, working with Eddie Izzard, Bob Dylan, Mackl...
May 01, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 57
with: Matt Geasey - Technical Manager at Clear All Visuals Andy Cass - Lighting Designer & Programmer at C2 Design and Drafting Scott Chmielewski - Lighting and Media Designer, Programmer and Owner of DMDS7UDIOS Ryan Kanarek - Software Support Manager at ACT Lighting Joe Cabrera - Lighting Programmer and CEO of Flash and Trash Works. On this episode, we discuss GDTF and MVR, standardization and progress, dispelling current myths about GDTF, providing an end user viewpoint, what GDTF is and i...
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 56
with Bob Barnhart - 11 time Emmy Award winning Lighitng Designer at 22 Degrees On this episode, we discuss the necessary workflow in Los Angeles, how the LA lighting industry compares to other industries and cities, working with artists with huge egos and eccentric ideas, how to convince clients that your design is the right one, how to know when a project is complete enough to present to the world, how you convince yourself that your art is worthy of being on a world stage, drones, So You Think...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 55
with Cosmo Wilson - Top Dog Award winning Lighting Designer and Director. On this episode, we discuss enjoying life on the road without overindulging, touring responsibly and maintaining your health, touring in the 80s vs. touring in 2019, busking, maintaining relationships with eccentric artists, gratitude, working with AC/DC, Aerosmith, Judas Priest, Foreigner, Scorpions, Meat Loaf, how social media has changed touring, how Cosmo got his nickname, how to be memorable, his fan club and his kick...
Apr 28, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 54
with Tom Kenny Lighting Designer at Tom Kenny Lighting Design On this episode, we discuss his career beginning in Dublin Ireland, the legends that he respects and the wankers that he can do without, helping each other succeed, working with the Who, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, his gratefulness to the industry, switching between rock and TV lighting, the importance of diversity in design, being part of an artistic family while being a music lover who doesn’t perform, the modern mentor...
Apr 25, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 53
with Bryan Hartley - Production/Lighting Designer On this episode, we discuss his epic career in lighting, some of his best stories, working with TSO, Aerosmith, Judas Priest, Megadeth, KISS, Lenny Kravitz, Limp Bizkit, Trisha Yearwood etc, his progression from lighting designer to production designer, his workflow from contract to finished product, how he uses pre-vis to sell big ideas, how different clients from different genres have different needs, building relationships with big name client...
Apr 24, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 52
with Steve Cohen Production and Lighting Designer On this episode, we discuss the Billy Joel residency, loyalty within the industry, artistic humility, gratitude, progressing from napkin sketches to Vectorworks to 3D visualizations, how to envision the same song over and over again, working with eccentric artists with humility and grace, Don Henley, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, and the importance of being an honest hard-working person.
Apr 23, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 51
with Jason Rothberg, Technical Director at the San Diego Symphony On this episode, we discuss settling down, getting off the road, bullying on the road, pranks vs. hazing, grumpy old roadies, unnecessary hazing, the pros and cons of taking a house gig, festival lighting, building a resume and where shoes go on the bus.
Apr 21, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 50
with Chadrick Fellers of WastedPotential On this episode, we discuss how WastedPotential was created, diversity in Design, Somo, tour management, concert promotion, artist development, Chicago concerts, how blessed we all are to do what we do, production value, being a boss, being a leader and bringing happiness to masses of people Please visit: www.wastedpotential.net
Apr 21, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 49
with: Butch Allen - Creative Director at MODE Studios, Bob Bonniol - Chief Creative Officer at MODE Studios, Colleen Bonniol - CEO and founder of MODE Studios On this episode, we discuss adapting to the new norm, diversifying focus, using creativity to survive, unreal engine, virtual performance pitches, Upstaging PPE, Sew What masks, Froggy's Simply Sanitizer, photography, Amanda Palmer, WWE, drone decontamination, positivity, buddhism and Butch Allen Juices. Please visit: http://modestudios.ag...
Apr 21, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 48
with Justin Casey - Production Designer at Helm Projects On this episode, we discuss working with Snoop Dogg and Bass Nectar, star fuckers, festival site lighting, Hulaween, Being an audience member, festival designs, IP65 fixtures like Ayrton Perseo, fixture modes, networking, EDM vs. Rock n Roll vs. Corporate work, COVID19 responses, programming Lasers, diversity, corporate events, rock cruises and work ethics. Please visit: HelmProjects.com...
Apr 17, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 47
with Dan Hadley - Production Designer On this episode, we discuss how to resist drinking through the boredom, working with Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters, Jack Black of Tenacious D, our first concerts, Beastie Boys, sobriety on the road and in isolation, sober creativity, meditation, the benefits of caffeine and the squirrels stealing his delicious avocados. Please visit: http://handadley.com/ and https://michaelpollan.com/books/caffeine-how-coffee-and-tea-created-the-modern-world/...
Apr 16, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 46
with Cort Lawrence - Production Designer and Creative Director at Creative ByCort On this episode, we discuss how festivals are just giant playgrounds for adult children, circle bar, creative and useful festival designs, defending your festival fixture selection, the Hijinx Festival, indoor/outdoor festivals, inflatables, fixture modes, the festival market rebound, design resources, balance in design and getting the most bang for your buck. Please visit: www.bycort.com...
Apr 15, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 45
with Andy Cass of C2 Design and Drafting On this episode, we discuss The Ayrton Boredom Buster, using pre-vis to advance your resume, the importance of pre-vis and imagination, how to use pre-vis to sell an idea, why pre-vis is more eco-friendly, the necessary hardware for pre-vis, the steps you take in order to create a pre-vis video, multi-instance fixtures, intentional design, GDTF and fixture profile uniformity. Please visit: http://c2designanddrafting.com/ and https://youtu.be/pnxqjgkaw8Y...
Apr 14, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 44
with Drew Mercadante - Video and Lighting Designer and Programmer at LXVX Design On this episode, we discuss his origin story, visualization software, low tech art vs. the high tech art of lighting, the necessity of macros, Midi interfaces, experimental projects to advance the MA2, Tom Morello, Philadelphia, future MA3 advancements, online resources and explore what is going on with these Millennials. Please visit: https://www.lxvxdesign.com/...
Apr 09, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 43
with Donnie Castleman - Senior Tax Professional and Enrolled Agent On this episode, we discuss how stagehands and designers might perceive their tax status, 1099 vs W2, how to save for a nest egg, write offs, tax brackets, LLC vs S Corp vs C Corp vs just an individual, Fudget software, current tax code, COVID 19 tax filings and stimulus package. please visit: www.donniecastlemanea.com or email musiciantax@yahoo.com Disclaimer: This is not professional legal advice. The material provided on this ...
Apr 09, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 42
with Jeremy Lechterman & Jackson Gallagher, Principal Designers at FragmentNine. On this episode, we discussed Live From Nowhere, how they are spending the downtime, COVID19 responses, extroverts in isolation, open Source macros and sharing, learning from other designers and programmers, online creativity, design subjectivity, social media presence in design, Keith Urban, Alt-J, BTS and the the Touring Career Workshop. Please visit: https://www.livefromnowhere.org/ and https://www.fragmentni...
Apr 08, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 41
with Omar Colom - Director of Show Services, Zach Larsen - C.O.O. at AFPC.inc and Adam Faldetta - President / C.E.O at AFPC.inc We discussed the many things that we can be learning about while we are at home during the travel restriction, how COVID-19 is affecting all markets, online education, online community and how to ask for help when you need help in these lean times. Please checkout: AVEducate.com , http://www.digeratiproductions.com/event-industry-aid , https://www.afpc-inc.net/...
Apr 06, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 40
with Peter Kyte - Creative Concept Designer at Mercury Sound & Lighting and Founder of the Kyte Group On this episode, we discuss making the transition from live event lighting to integration, permanent environment/architectural installation lighting, architectural art lighting pieces, supporting Detroit, COVID-19 coping, substance abuse in the entertainment business, selling creative idea, how we can get our innate creativity in front of people who will listen, the Michigan Central Station ...
Apr 06, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 39
with Mike Gormley - Co-owner of Blue Planet Lighting On this episode, we discuss the Las Vegas market, expanding even under isolation, the importance of diversification, responsible lending, moving shop from Branson Missouri to Las Vegas Nevada, looking to get ahead of the market and how to treat loyal employees with respect. Pleas visit: blueplanetlighting.com
Apr 03, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 38
with Tyler "Shap" Shapard - Lighting Designer/Director for Twenty one pilots On this episode, we discuss nicknames, the Twenty-one Pilots Trench tour, video and lighting cooperation, burning cars onstage, technical feats on tour, parting the audience, redesigning a show while on the road, helping others, the different paths to success, the shape our Industry here on out, GlowMotion winches and getting everything that an artist wants. Please visit: https://youtu.be/Hi-g9IZAcbQ...
Apr 03, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 37
with Nate Cromwell - Lighting Designer / Director / Programmer at NA'Cho Production and Design LLC On this episode, we discussed world travels and how they influence our work, staying healthy on the road, Cambodia lighting rigs, feeder cases without wheels, Mongolian temples, ethical tourism, better life and opportunities, pictures, Alanıs Morissette, Carrie Underwood, Google photos and embracing love over a can of Coca-Cola.
Apr 01, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 36
with Nick Strand - Video Engineer and Author at MC LED On this episode, we discuss the passing of his wife, Brianna to Cystic Fibrosis, losing his mother to cancer, his scare with Bell’s Palsy, his new book “Loving Someone Who is Dying,” keeping a positive attitude on the road and at home, plus insurance as a freelancer, his thoughts on universal healthcare, getting comfortable with the uncomfortable and songs to play at our funerals. Please visit: www.chooseyourattitude.com...
Apr 01, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 35
with Alex Reardon and Cory FitzGerald - Design Partners at Silent House Productions On this episode we discuss the benefits of belonging to a firm, paychecks, Insurance, how to divvy up responsibilities, collaborating with other designers, the pros and cons of having an agent, maintaining creativity during dry spells and managing expectations. Please visit: http://www.silent-house.com/
Mar 31, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 34
with Herrick Goldman - Lighting Designer Owner of HGLD and Principal Designer at Evoke Collaborative On the is episode we discuss broadway vs rock n roll, how best to help out during self isolation, the difference between corporate art and personal art, art for arts sake, emotion through lighting, artistic collaborations, OSHA 30, talented technicians, his inspiration to get into the industry, medical emergencies and booze cruising. Please visit: evokecollaborative.com and hglightingdesign.com...
Mar 27, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 33
