Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers

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; Consideri...

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;...

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; Poli...

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 succ...

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...

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...

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, F...

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...

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 enh...

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 colo...

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...

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 wor...

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...

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...

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...

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 int...

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 maintai...

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...

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 desi...

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...

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 Y...

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 c...

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 th...

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 pr...

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 t...