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Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers

David Jacques, Stan Kaye, Steve Woods

LIGHT TALK is a show featuring three seasoned professional lighting designers and educators who discuss the latest developments in the world of live entertainment and architectural lighting design. Steve Woods (SMU), Stan Kaye (University of Florida), and David Jacques (California State University Long Beach) offer sage, and sometimes controversial advice to professionals and students of lighting design. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and very little makes sense.

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42:42

LIGHT TALK Episode 326 - "Have a Beer!"

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers ·

2023/07/01

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and SISTER!) discuss everything from The Praguie Quadrennial to Snoot Saves the Day! Join Ellen, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: The Prague Quadrennial; Stuck at the end of the runway; The beauty of Prague; Real beer; Drinks with Thaddeus Strassburger; Eco-Scenery; Surviving abusive summer gigs; "Resident Lighting Designer" gigs; Is it OK to leave graduate school if you are unhappy?; "Lighting Twister"; Are graduate design programs

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42:30

LIGHT TALK Episode 325 - "Pixels are Free!"

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers ·

2023/06/24

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and SISTER!) discuss everything from Color Shifting Approaches to "Does Anyone Watch the Tony's Anymore?" Join Ellen, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: How to decide if your show should incorporate white light or heavy color; Tuning white light for individual actors; When to push new technology; Facade lighting strategies; Vertrical vs. horizontal illumination; "The Fixture Daisy-Chain-Gang"; Giving up your New Year's resolutions; Are

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47:48

LIGHT TALK Episode 324 - "Aim Low... But Not THAT Low!"

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers ·

2023/06/17

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Audience Members Giving You Notes to Getting Blottoed in the Hot Tub. Join Steve and David as they pontificate about: "The Groucho Marx Quote Kerfuffle"; David and Lori's Western Caribbean Research Cruise; Unlimited Drinks Packages; How to make suggestions to your design colleagues on a show; Protecting yourself in a dead-end academic job; Catch-22 RTP Policies; "The Focus Squad Mobile Lighting Maintenence Team"; Is lack

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43:06

LIGHT TALK Episode 323 - "For the Record... Groucho...

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers ·

2023/06/10

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Blinking Lights to Kim Kardashian. Join Ellen, Steve, Brackly, and Stan as they pontificate about: David's Margaritta to Go machine; The pros and cons of joining a union; How to design a problem-free lighting system; Stan's Wild Lights; A few beers and some chicken wings; Who has "disposable income"?; "The Gaffa No-Go"; The writers strike and how it affects our industry; Crossing a picket-line; "Here Lies Love" and the

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LIGHT TALK Episode 322 - "THE BEST OF LIGHT TALK -...

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers ·

2023/06/03

From the Vaults of LIGHT TALK, we bring you Episode 6 from way back on May 22, 2017. When we were deciding who to invite to be our first guest on our crazy show, Josh White immediately came to mind. I had met Josh the previous year as I was researching liquid light shows and synesthesia. I knew that Josh would fit in well with our special brand of insanity. As you can tell from this BEST OF LIGHT TALK episode, I was correct. Enjoy! In this episode of LIGHT TALK with The Lumen Brothers, Steve, Stan,

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42:22

LIGHT TALK Episode 321 - "No Crypto for DJ!"

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers ·

2023/05/27

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Original Muffins to “Rigging in the Rain”. Join Zak, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: Nooks and Crannies; Lumen summer plans; Initial impressions of Final Cut Pro for the iPad; Chinese balloons and Russian missiles; Whacky grids; What to do when the Artistic Director asks you to change the lighting after the show opens and you have left town; Signing union contracts when working abroad; “CHAT ALD”; Is YouTube

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36:38

LIGHT TALK Episode 320 - "It's Really Weird What We...

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers ·

2023/05/20

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers welcome lighting designer and Lighting and Projections Design Coordinator for the Canadian Opera Company, Mikael Kangas, to the show! Join Mikael, Steve, Stan, and David, as they pontificate about: The roles of the Lighting Coordinator at Class A opera companies; The process of remounting the lighting for large scale opera productions; Considering what equipment to use as technology changes over the years; Using the EOS spreadsheet view when

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48:42

LIGHT TALK Episode 319 - "What's a Sitzprobe Without...

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers ·

2023/05/13

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Union Strikes to Romance Novels. Join Zak, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: Toronto Tales; Trouble at Central City Opera; Negotiating with Backstage Franks; New iPad versions of Logic and Final Cut Pro; Getting started with Projection Mapping; Matching LED and incandescent fixtures in a candle-lit color space; Build and Button techniques; The latest harnesses from The Cheeky Rigger; Other people using photos of

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47:55

LIGHT TALK Episode 318 - "The Bitter People"

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers ·

2023/05/06

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from AI Writers to Surprise Tony Nominees. Join Brackley, Steve, and Zak, as they pontificate about: Chat GPT and the Writer's Strike; LDI vs. The F1; Keeping projectors quiet; Fond memories of Pani's; How to be kind when critiquing a distracting lighting design; Balancing university politics with your educational mission; Politics at private vs. state universities; Tony Award nominees; and Being stuck in the past. Nothing

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50:34

LIGHT TALK Episode 317 - "The Leaning Tower of Pizza"

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers ·

2023/04/29

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Sister (and Brothers) discuss everything from Shakey Scaffolding to Wet Dragons. Join Ellen, Steve, and Stan, as they pontificate about: Dance Booms 101; Cosmic trusses; The best IP65 rated fixtures and how to protect them between shows; How to put together a design showcase at school; Cheeky Rigger Muscle Relaxers; How directors should prepare for a successful tech week; Academic tech schedules; Scaffolding building tips; and Using moving lights as

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49:18

LIGHT TALK Episode 316 - "The Saddest of All Keys"

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers ·

2023/04/22

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Iconic Broadway Shows to The Band Geeks. Join Zak, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: The closing of The Phantom of the Opera; Ripping off Puccini and Pink Floyd; NAMM Report; Do-it-yourself lighting rigs for David and Zak's bar bands; Discussing assistant fees with union designers; Living a normal, stable life as a theatre artist; Archiving your old shows for future revivals; "Moving Light Assistant"; "Pancake

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LIGHT TALK Episode 315 - "Falling in Love with Light...

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers ·

2023/04/15

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) welcome "Legend of Light" Jennifer Tipton to the show! Join Jennifer, Ellen, Steve, Stan, and David, as they pontificate about: Jennifer's most vital career moments; White light and LED; Falling in love with the photon; Discovering moonlight; The "mystique" of being Jennifer; Light and music; Starting a career in Dance; Working with great directors and choreographers; The challenges of Dance lighting; Directing The Tempest;

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LIGHT TALK Episode 314 - "Dirty Little Secrets"

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers ·

2023/04/08

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers welcome High School lighting student, Light Talk listener, and young designer, Clayton to the show! They discuss everything from The Value of Working with Programmers to Inspiration Showers in Space. Join Clayton, Stan, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: The value of doing an extra year of kindergarden; What we learn from programming, Full lighting automation at schools; Not Dead and Under 30; Spending a lifetime in Nebraska; Teaching

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44:45

LIGHT TALK Episode 313 - "Have I Got a Beach For You!...

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers ·

2023/04/01

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

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LIGHT TALK Episode 312 - "Show Me the Money!!!"

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers ·

2023/03/25

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)

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47:01

LIGHT TALK Episode 311 - "Don't Date Rockstars!"

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers ·

2023/03/18

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

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46:30

LIGHT TALK Episode 310 - "THE BEST OF LIGHT TALK -...

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers ·

2023/03/11

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

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LIGHT TALK Episode 309 - "This Face is Not for 4K......

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers ·

2023/03/04

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

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LIGHT TALK Episode 308 - "In Memory of James Moody -...

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers ·

2023/02/25

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

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LIGHT TALK Episode 307 - "Shenanigans Again!"

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers ·

2023/02/18

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

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