Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 you...

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 recrui...

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 Finlan...

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 Mat...

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...

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 vie...

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 Lig...

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 Analysi...

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 t...