In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sisters!) present their 6th Anniversay Show!!!! Join the entire Lumen Family; Anne, Brackley, Ellen, David, Stan, Steve, and Zak, as they celebrate 6 years of Light Talk. They pontificate about the past, present, and future (maybe even intergalactic) possiblilities of the podcast. They also play a fun and humorous game of LIGHT TALK JEOPARDY! Enjoy this insane 45 minutes of laughs and good humor. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very...
Apr 01, 2023•45 min•Season 6Ep. 313
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) present a special, simulcast episode with our friend Ethan Steimel's podcast, Artistic Finance. Join Ellen, Steve, Stan, and David, as they pontificate about: Financial mistakes that damage careers; What's worse... an IRS audit or a divorce?; Diversification; Skills that will get you hired; Working for "free"; Wise choices that enhance your financial health; Big financial fears; Investing in IRA's and KEOGH's; Trusting (or not) your...
Mar 25, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 312
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss everything from The Academy Awards Show, to "The Four LD's of the Apocalypse". Join Ellen, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: Our "Secret Anniversary Guest"; USITT Conference; Silicon Valley Bank; Lame gobos in moving lights; "No Nonsense"; Lights and ceiling fans; How to find work on Rock Tours; Matching gel color to LED fixtures; Kosher chicken wings; "Wrecking Ball Leadership Seminars"; Janis Joplin and Woodstoc...
Mar 18, 2023•47 min•Season 6Ep. 311
In this episode of THE BEST OF LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Exciting New Seltzers to Burning your Retinas! Join Steve, David, and Stan, as they pontificate about: "Beautiful Belmont Shore"; 5th Anniversary plans; Super Bowl ticket prices; Keeping up with "The Equipment Wars"; What to look for in a BA program; For stage photography, what's the next step after a 50mm lens?; How theatre artists survive academia; and Is it too late to start looking for summer theatre work? ...
Mar 11, 2023•47 min•Season 6Ep. 310
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister) welcome multi-Emmy Award lighting designer Bob Barnhart to the show! Join Bob, Ellen, Steve, Stan, and David, as they pontificate about: A Baker's Dozen; Bob's start in broadcast lighting; Making the Oscars unique; Consulting on new stadiums; "22 (or 22.5) Degrees"; Lead time for the Oscars and Super Bowl; Making Mick Jagger look worse; PBS's "Great Performances"; The Studio School of Design; Lighting for 4K; Bob's personal TV; How c...
Mar 04, 2023•53 min•Season 6Ep. 309
In memory of lighting legend Jim Moody, the Lumen Brothers and Sisters are rebroadcasting the interview that we had with Jim and his longtime friend Jeff Ravitz, that was originally broadcast on May 22, 2021. We pay tribute to this great man and artist. He will be missed." In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) interview Master Lighting Designers Jim Moody and Jeff Ravitz about their new book: Lighting for Televised Live Events, Making Your Live Production Look Great for...
Feb 25, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 308
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers welcome 2022 LDI Lumen Brothers Mystery Fez winner, Jayson Lawshee, as Honorary Lumen Brother of the Day and Guest Host of the show! The Brothers discuss everything from Touring while using House Equipment, to "The Stay Puft Marshmello Dancers". Join Jayson, Steve, David, and Zak, as they pontificate about: The amazing lives of Adrian Hall and Eugene Lee; Breaking up with directors is hard to do; Tours that have to use house equipment; "The Not S...
Feb 18, 2023•52 min•Season 6Ep. 307
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Harry Styles in Reverse, to Intravenous de Milo. Join Steve, David, and Stan, as they pontificate about: Grammy disasters; Non-bionic ears; What is better... Interviewing for grad school live in Chicago or on Zoom?; Balancing production and classwork; Following the Puck; How to keep fan noise at a minimum; "Monopoly: MFA Edition"; The value of studying historic original lighting designs; "Layers of Light"; and The Spirit i...
Feb 11, 2023•47 min•Season 6Ep. 306
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from the URTA's in Chicago to Avoiding the Freak Show. Join Steve and David, as they pontificate about: Who made it back alive from Chicago; Ice driving in Dallas; Steve's URTA report; Questions to ask at your follow-up interview; How to learn about AI technology; Universities integrating Artificial Intelligence technology into the curriculum; "Pet Sweat Origami Toilet Potty Paper"; "Playing the Game"; and Frightening Show Nigh...
Feb 04, 2023•46 min•Season 6Ep. 305
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTER!) discuss Commercial and Industrial lighting design with entertainment designer, Phillip Powers. Join Phillip, Ellen, Zak, and David, as they pontificate about: Transitioning from entertainment lighting to coporate design; Crazy Texas Weather; Diversifying your design portfoliuo to attract corporate clients; How to choose and maintain a lighting equipment inventory; Deciding which technology to invest in; Corporate Sand Sculptures; Ho...
Jan 28, 2023•41 min•Season 6Ep. 304
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTER) discuss AI with renowned production designer, Bob Bonniol. Join Bob, Ellen, Steve, Stan, and David, as they pontificate about the Artificial Intelligence programs that are being used in our industry, as well as their affect on design education. They also explore the process of using AI in live entertainment design, and its current capabilities and future possibilities. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense....
Jan 21, 2023•50 min•Season 6Ep. 303
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Who Owns Your Intellectural Property, to Stan's Questionable Microphone Technique. Join Steve, Stan, and David, as they pontificate about: URTA recruiting in the frozen tundra of Chicago; "2001: A Space Odyssey"; How important is it for Lighting Designers to learn Stage Management skills; When do you charge extra for design changes before the show opens; Should you get paid for making design decisions when you are an ALD o...
Jan 14, 2023•51 min•Season 6Ep. 302
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) chat with Lighting Designer Jeff Croiter. Join Jeff, Ellen, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: A path to Broadway; "An Excellent Bad Guitarist"; Joining the Lumenoids; Working with Penn and Teller, and Jennifer Muller; Introducing a director to LED color mixing; Peter and the Starcatcher; Integrating busking into "Freestyle Love Supreme"; Surviving the Pandemic; Giving designers and technicians a voice through the "Four Wa...
Jan 07, 2023•48 min•Season 6Ep. 301
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the entire LUMEN FAMILY celebrates their 300th Episode with this New Years Eve Show! Join Anne, Ellen, Steve, Stan, Zak, Brackley, and David, as they pontificate about: Why did they agree to be on this silly show; The funniest moments of LIGHT TALK; The most challenging questions; Letters from Lumen listeners; Great guest moments; Infamous Quotes; and Lumens' New Years lighting resolutions. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense....
Dec 31, 2022•43 min•Season 6Ep. 300
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Believing in Your Ideas, to Freezing in Snoot's Closet. Join Steve, Zak, and David, as they pontificate about: Next week's New Years and 300th Episode Show; The Bomb Cyclone; Arri buys Clay Paky; Holding your ground when it comes to design choices and changes; Believing in your ideas; Finishing together on time; Feeling comfortable communicatimng with your team; How much time should you spend in room rehearsals; Being a "v...
Dec 17, 2022•43 min•Season 6Ep. 299
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Negotiating Your Design Fee to Pickled Herring. Join Steve, Stan, and David, as they pontificate about: The approaching 300th Episode Celebration; Playing "Hardball" in fee negotiations; How much does a lighting designer need to know about rigging?; Should students be failed?; How to get a job in academia; and The Dog that Peed on the Carpet. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense....
Dec 17, 2022•49 min•Season 6Ep. 298
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTER!) discuss and review this year's LDI Trade Show. Join Ellen, Stan, and David, as they pontificate about: "The Queen of LDI"; The history of Theatre Crafts, Lighting Dimensions, and LDI; What made this year's conference different from all other conferences?; The lighting portfolio review; Foster the Future; The Trademark Police; New products from Elation, Clay Paky, Varilite; Martin, Muxwave, and many more; Digital Signage and Art of P...
Dec 10, 2022•50 min•Season 6Ep. 297
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers chat with Lighting Designer and Artistic Finance Podcaset Host, Ethan Steimel. Join Ethan, Stan, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: LDI aftermath thoughts; Steve's 2023 LDI plans; Light Talk Kilts; The Artistic Finance podcast; Multiple streams of income; The importance of a savings plan; Is the live entertainment industry on the road to recovery?; Stan being "Inculated in an Incubator"; The number of theatre artists leaving the profess...
Dec 03, 2022•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 296
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTAH!) bring their Podcast to LDI 2022 for the fifth year. Join Anne, Stan, Brackley, and David, as they pontificate about: Turning down shows; New technology at LDI; How to be a guest on LIGHT TALK; How we got the lighting bug; How many assistants do you need to design an opera?; Lighting Industrials and other commercial events; and What the Hell have we NOT talked about? Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense....
Nov 24, 2022•45 min•Season 6Ep. 295
In this Pre-LDI episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers chat about everything from Basketball Jones to Getting Paid. Join Zak, Stan, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: Stan's basketball injury; Thunder Down Under; Zak's pre-LDI report; The Cannabis Convention; Day Rates; How to assure that you get paid on time; Planning for retirement; "The Total Bastard Projection Set"; How to hold onto the passion; Bluebeam; and Should you charge for a Kit Rental? Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacre...
Nov 18, 2022•55 min•Season 6Ep. 294
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sistah!) chat with Lighting Designer/Programmer, Susan Rose. Join Susan, Ellen, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: Getting started in showbiz as a 14 year-old country singer; Chicken Wire Bars; Susan's Full Sail Hall of Fame surprise; Touring with Ringo Starr and his All Star Band; "The Mesopotania of the Music Business"; Training programmers to run the Hog; Melissa Etheridge; Feeling the music to see the music; Writing the Hog Manu...
Nov 13, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 293
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers chat about everything from Wireless Control, to Bobby Danger. Join Stan, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: URTA Designer & Technician Showcase at LDI; Stan's sabbatical report; A new "Stump the Chumps" poser; Controlling the reflection of surface color; How do you know when you are over-designing; New Bobby Danger episode; Joining your local Illuminating Engineering Society; and Gummies on a Hot Plate. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is ...
Nov 07, 2022•45 min•Season 6Ep. 292
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers chat about everything from Names that Critics Call Us, to Desperate Sponsors. Join Zak, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: Ming's Memorial; News from LightFair; Motivated lighting, Non-Motivated lighting; and Expressionistic Naturalism; Using LED screens instead of front projecting; What to put on your resume' for graduate school recruiting; "The Pathetic Scout"; Using LED walls; The secret of Voil; "Aerlos"... Stinking up the theatre; ...
Oct 29, 2022•54 min•Season 6Ep. 291
In this episode of LIGHT TALK (After Dark), The Lumen Brothers (and SISTAH!) chat with renowned designer/programmer, Luther Frank. Join Luther, Ellen, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: What is Technoechophenomena?; Eccentric Art; Transitioning from college to New York City; What skills are necessary tpo be hired by Luther; Bi-directional teaching; The Battle of the Busk; Fun in Finland; Missing Hog Factor; New student experiences at LDI; Rejecting the paradigm of a division of labor; ...
Oct 22, 2022•49 min•Season 6Ep. 290
In this episode of LIGHT TALK (After Dark), The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Too Many Stage Directions, to a Double Dose of Xanax. Join Steve, Zak, and David, as they pontificate about: LDI News, Ethan's SWAG at LDI; Zak's projections workshops; The Digital Signage Experience; The Light Talk Fez, Carbon Arc Followspots; Diana Ross and Chip Monck; Are URTA and NAST worth it?; Color Matching; Better Than Nothing Industry's "Gaffa NoGo"; and Disclaimers on the Light Plot. Nothing is Taboo...
Oct 15, 2022•49 min•Season 6Ep. 289
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Freezing up at Meetings to Upcoming Litigation. Join Steve, Stan, and David, as they pontificate about: Remembering Andy Figueroa; Last week's interview with Dennis Size; LDI Update; "Fez Crazy"; Stan's "All-Star" Webinar; Preparing for seeking your fortune in NYC; Getting to be known in the entertainment industry; How to keep from being intimidated at design and production meetings; "Yenta School"; Using high tech at univ...
Oct 08, 2022•49 min•Season 6Ep. 288
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTAH!) interview Emmy Award lighting designer, Dennis Size. Join Dennis, Ellen, Steve, and Stan, as they pontificate about: Dennis' start in broadcast lighting, Working at Harpo Productions; Lighting the soaps; Political maneuvering on the set; The differences between theatre and broadcast lighting; Understanding the camera's point of view; Opening the door; Teaching the social skills; and Hot tubs, Shaggy busses, Crazy Mellotrons, and a B...
Oct 01, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 268
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTAH!) interview multidiciplinary designer and dynamic consultant, Amy D. Lux. Join Amy, Ellen, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: Amy's "Van Life"; Elk alergies; Waterbeds and shag carpeting; Where to go at 3AM?; Early graphic art and theatrical influences; Amy's entrance into multidisciplinary art including "Archi-tainment Lighting"; Demystifying "Dynamic Lighting"; DMX Trigger word; Pharos Controls; Why does change come so slo...
Sep 24, 2022•45 min•Season 6Ep. 286
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Shady Producers to "You are my Density!" Join Zak, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: USITT Digital Media Symposium; Upcoming projection workshops at LDI; New Legal Representation; The illicit trip up north with Lori, David, and Snoot; The mysterious Pitch Wheel; Are there any Tungsten lekos left?; Script Analysis 101; Dramatic moments and transitions; How to keep current with new projection hardware and software...
Sep 17, 2022•44 min•Season 6Ep. 285
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Network Topography to Three Dog Night's Mellotron. Join Stan, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: Legal limbo; Strange Ion behavior; Budgets unknown; Why the USA has been slow in adopting LED; The death of the MR16 and VL5 lamps; Are dimmers dead?; The toys we bring to the theater every day; Creature comforts at the production table; and Lava Lamp riders. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes ...
Sep 09, 2022•51 min•Season 6Ep. 284
