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by David Jacques, Steve Woods, Ellen Lampert-Greaux, and Dennis Size
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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- 5 days ago1h 5m
LIGHT TALK Episode 500 - "A Big Book - Our 500th Episode Anniversary Show!!!"
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister celebrate their 500th Episode with this wild and whacky hour of hilarious critical exploration of what the Hell they have been doing for the past 9 1/2 years! Join Ellen, Stan, Steve, David, Zac, and Dennis, as they reminisce about their favorite Light Talk moments. Included are their craziest moments with guests and Legends of Light; a few questionally tasteful "Light Talk After Dark" moments; Some totally whacky sponsors who were way ahead of their time; and a wild game of "Light Talk Jeopardy" (Definitely rated "R"). Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
- 1 weeks ago43 min
LIGHT TALK Episode 499 - "The Halloweeners - Our Annual Halloween Horror Show"
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from Decorating your house to Strange Horrors in the Theatre. Join Ellen, Stan, Steve, David, and Dennis, as they discuss: Welcome back, Stan; Going into the haunted vaults of the Light Talk Catacombs; Prepping for our 500th Anniversary Show next week; Running power for roof decorations; "SJ" vs "BS"; Using GFCI; Alternate (not so safe) methods for roof power; Remembering Benjamin Franklin; Our favorite scary Halloween movies; Coping out on decorating the house; The "Candycorn Theme"; Skittles and Cigs; Led Zepp Halloween Magic; Stephen Rosen retires; and The most frightening moments we ever saw in the theatre. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
- 2 weeks ago56 min
LIGHT TALK Episode 498 - "Feeling the Handprint - The Lumen Ladies Part Deux" - Our Conversation with: Isabella Byrd, Maia Gomez, and Jen Schriever.
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Sisters present their second in a series of special round table discussions exploring Women in Lighting. These episodes brings together veteran women Broadway lighting designers, along with young professionals who have recently entered the lighting community. Join Isabella, Maria, Jen, and Ellen, as they discuss: More challenges for women in the industry; What its like to win a Tony; Current projects; Advancing in the industry; Happiness through dancing; Musical influences; Being panelists at LDI; Biggest challenges; A "new" Fantasticks; Being a woman during "intense collaborations" and moments of adversity; The challenge of being a nimble LD; Making LED's "dirtier"; Team building; Working, and not working with AI; Talking to Robots; and much more... Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense. @lighttalkpodcast
- 3 weeks ago52 min
LIGHT TALK Episode 497 - "You Need an Ensign, Captain!"
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from "Light Talk Jeapordy" to AI-ALD. Join Ellen, David, and Dennis, as they discuss: Lumen Ladies Episode next week; Dennis' expansive memory; ALD opportunity for "A Light in the Piazza" in LA; The best time to deliver the lighting plans and paperwork to the Master Electrician; A lawsuit from Snoot; Guidelines for a-vista scene changes; Hadestown; AI-ALD; The takeover of the Entertainment Award Shows; "It's all about the Gambling"; and The Craziest Load-ins. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense. @lighttalkpodcast
- Oct 7, 202656 min
LIGHT TALK Episode 496 - "Another Beaujolais... Please!"
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from Dennis' Battered Yacht, to When to Just Give Up. Join Ellen, Steve, David, and Dennis, as they discuss: Our 500th Episode plans; David is looking for an ALD; Architainment Lighting; Color Correcting "Bumper Shots"; Back to Additive color mixing; Mixing primary colors in washes; "Simple and Bold is Usually Better"; Light the people first!; Yacht Owners... To Be or Not to Be?; All about the LDI sessions, shows, and parties; Collaborating with Furries; When to decide to just give up; "Filling time" in the theatre; and Wedding Cakes NO, Cupcakes YES! Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense. @lighttalkpodcast
- Sep 30, 20261h 24m
LIGHT TALK Episode 495 - "Two Steps Ahead - Our Conversation with Lighting Designer, Cory Pattak"
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from Improvisational Lighting Designers, to Loving an Ugly Preset. Join Cory, Ellen, David, and Dennis, as they discuss: Developing "Spot-On"; Designing a Disney/Pixar theatrical show; "Light Humor"; Developing the Podcast "In-One"; Broadcasting during Covid; When to reveal "lighting tricks"; Talking through the lighting with the Director before you start in the theater; "The Great Gatsby"; The secret of the "Green Light"; "Spamalot"; Thoughts on Lighting Education and graduate schools; Training under Ken Billington; Lighting and Jazz; Why Cue #1 is the most important cue in the show; Setting up the audience; Photographing your own shows; Bucket List projects; "Video Designers are Lighting Designers"; and Sage advice for young lighting artists. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense. @lighttalkpodcast
- Sep 23, 20261h 1m
LIGHT TALK Episode 494 - "Embrace the Chaos!"
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from Tearing Down the Kennedy Center to Dennis' Alimony Payments. Join Ellen, Steve, Zak, David, and Dennis, as they discuss: The "Emotional Arc" of light; A high school student pursuing lighting as a career; Learning how to be a Human Being; Looking for financial and health security in our profession; Advice and help from USITT; "Great Opera Disasters" and "The House"; Dumplings; The 9/11 "A Tribute in Light" and drone show; Drone Show restrictions; The "challenge" of lighting design; and Embracing the Chaos. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense. @lighttalkpodcast
- Sep 16, 202649 min
LIGHT TALK Episode 493 - "Monologues About Oatmeal"
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from numbering fixtures to watching the mansions float away. Join Ellen, Steve, David, and Dennis, as they discuss: Ben Green's Emmy; The "9/11 Tribute" in NYC; "Space Cannons"; Don't Knock Miss Piggy!; Researching iconic lighting designs from the 70's and 80's; "Qello.com" and "Nugs.net" for old concert recordings; "Tales from Texas"; Proper (and somewhat controversial) ways to number fixtures and channels on a light plot; Spider Noir; Jim, Janis, and Drone Focus Deluxe; and A Stick of Uranium. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense. @lighttalkpodcast
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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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