LIGHT TALK Episode 418 - "Lobster Rolls in Orlando?"
Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
Release Date: 04/05/2025
LIGHT TALK Episode 421 - "One Geeky Episode!"
Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister talk about everything from Keeping your Atmospheres Beautiful, to Our New Color, "Olo". Join Ellen, Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: Girls on the Town!; A new color no one has ever seen before; New hope for Color Blindness; More news from Texas; Best technques for lighting an orchestra; Lighting toilets in grand Central Station; Adding facial visibility to dark and textured atmospheres; Delivering brutal honesty with style; Light and Health; and The differences in "top-shelf" lighting...
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LIGHT TALK Episode 420 - "The Best of Light Talk - Our Conversation with Jennifer Tipton"
Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
In this episode of The Best of LIGHT TALK (Originally broadcast on April 14, 2023), 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; Designing with new technology; Working with...
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LIGHT TALK Episode 419 - "Tasmanian Tigers - Our 8th Anniversary Show"
Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister celebrate their 8th Year of presenting their "Casserole of Nonsense" to their listeners. Join Ellen, Brackley, Zak, Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: News from Texas; Nosferatu; "Magic Magenta"; Non-Spectral colors; Inexpensive drafting programs; Going "Old-School"; Using LED fixtures for front light; Gobos or Nobos?; "The Steam Leko 2025 Edition"; The genius of "Adolescence"; New state-of-the art projection surfaces; MuxWave; and Transparent LED screens. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very...
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LIGHT TALK Episode 418 - "Lobster Rolls in Orlando?"
Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister talk about everything from Knowing Your Value, to David's Tax School. Join Ellen, Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: ETC's 50th Anniversary Bash in Orlando; Lobster Rolls in Orlando?; Meatballs with Faces; The High End Halcyon Silent; Are 1970's lighting angles still relevant today?; The "Jewel System"; "Adolescence"; Phone controlled motorized track-lights; RCL's DX series; Should you file your taxes as a Sole Proprietor or an Employee?; Pet Sweat and 7-11's "Late Night Gourmet Wonders"; "Am I insured?";...
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LIGHT TALK Episode 417 - "The Ride That Never Ends"
Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister talk about everything from Dining with Dinosaurs to Stan's Tax School. Join Ellen, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: Upcoming trade shows and conferences; More on Black Trax and Follow-Me; Controlling LED's; Five important elements of a good rock n' roll lighting design; The Tiger Lilies; The Peak End-state Phenomena; Tax Coaster 2024; and The truth about income taxes. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
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LIGHT TALK Episode 416 - "Nuclear Bright! - Our Conversation with Jim Tetlow"
Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers welcome Lighting Designer Jim Tetlow Back to the Show! Join Jim, Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: New events at Showlight; International diversification of lighting designers; Expanded and financially sponsored student program (Applications close March 31!); Interviewing French caterers; Upgrading the television lighting in The U.S. Senate Chamber; Lost baggage; Why live shows are getting brighter and brighter... Will it ever be bright enough?; Balancing video and stage levels in live entertainment and corporate shows; How...
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LIGHT TALK Episode 415 - "Bringing Out the Best in Us - Our Conversation with Mark Stanley and Clifton Taylor"
Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Family welcomes Designer/Educators Clifton Taylor and Mark Stanley to the show! Join Mark, Clifton, Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: This year's Showlight preview; Mark and Jane's workshop in Copenhagen; What's new at The Studio School of Design; The High School Program in July in New York; Professional Development for High School teachers; The College Educators' Symposium in May; "The Tortoise and The Hare"; How many Gilbert's Bunnies fit in a hotel room; Dance touring training; The fall Lighting Curriculum Program; Lifelong learning;...
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LIGHT TALK Episode 414 - "Haggis, Wee Dram, and Bagpipes"
Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from The Power of Palettes, to Making Nice with the AHJ. Join Ellen, Stan, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Palindromes; Ellen is going to Showlite; The first micro-processor computer light board; Does lighting technology really make programming faster?; Why lighting palettes are important; Dealing with city safety inspectors; Bulk up with "The Better Than Nothing Industries Workout Diet"; and What to do when you are running out of time due to the Director restaging the show. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is...
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LIGHT TALK Episode 413 - "Marry-Up!"
Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from The Hidden Benefits of a Performing Arts Degree, to DOPE-Bros. Join Stan, Brackley, and David as they pontificate about: Why some fixtures come in more than one varient; The worst college degrees for career advancement; Making the decision to commit to the arts; The Department of Podcast Excellence; Great presents for graduating lighting students, Leasing out your lighting consoles; and Marrying-Up! Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
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LIGHT TALK Episode 412 - "A Bright Spot in the Encroaching Vantablack of the World"
Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from The Mac Aura Raven XIP, to Fun in Catabucca! Join Stan and David as they pontificate about: Freezing in Seattle; Martin's new fixtures; Stan's favorite "South Pacific" song; Designing for Thrust with challenging lighting positions; "No Charge"; Dissing stagehands, "Theatre Fantasy Cruise", and Who has the best code? Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
info_outlineIn this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister talk about everything from Knowing Your Value, to David's Tax School.
Join Ellen, Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: ETC's 50th Anniversary Bash in Orlando; Lobster Rolls in Orlando?; Meatballs with Faces; The High End Halcyon Silent; Are 1970's lighting angles still relevant today?; The "Jewel System"; "Adolescence"; Phone controlled motorized track-lights; RCL's DX series; Should you file your taxes as a Sole Proprietor or an Employee?; Pet Sweat and 7-11's "Late Night Gourmet Wonders"; "Am I insured?"; Knowing your value; and What to bring to an industry portfolio review.
Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.