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Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers

David Jacques, Stan Kaye, Steve Woods
Lighting Design
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Career As Lighting Designer

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 ... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister talk about everything from Lighting challenging faces on television to Unfortunate news about your design fee.

Join Ellen, Dennis, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Recapping ou... more

In this episode of LIGHT TALK with The Lumen Brothers and Sister, the Lumen family interviews Broadway lighting designer Justin Townsend.

In this episode, Justin, Ellen, Steve, and Dennis discuss: Justin's journey as a lighting designer; Teaching ... more

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister present their annual Halloween Spectacular!

Join Ellen, Dennis, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: What to feed the kiddies; Annoying your neighbors; Planning your display with t... more

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister talk about everything from Cue Server to Director Talk.

Join Ellen, Dennis, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: News from Dallas and Bobby Hale; The futility of lighting black drap... more

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Recent Guests

Justin Townsend
Lighting designer extraordinaire and Chair of Graduate Design for Stage and Film at NYU.
New York University
Episode: LIGHT TALK Episode 447 - "The Joy of Storytelling - Our Conversation with Justin Townsend"
Cort Lawrence
Lighting designer and co-founder of Raw Serial
Raw Serial
Episode: LIGHT TALK Episode 444 "Shoot for the Stars - Our Conversation with Cort Lawrence"
Colleen Doherty
A Florida born New York based lighting designer with an MFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, known for her work on Broadway shows.
Episode: LIGHT TALK Episode 443 - "A Giant Bird Musical! - Our Discussion with Colleen Doherty"
Marcel Fairbairn
Establishing figure in the live events industry, founder of gearsource.com and host of Geasers of Gear podcast
Gears of Gear
Episode: LIGHT TALK Episode 442 - "The $32,000 Bar Tab - Our Discussion with Marcel Fairbairn"
Dennis Saez
An experienced lighting designer and new co-host on the show.
Episode: LIGHT TALK Episode 425 - "When the Gypsies Start to Play"
Jim Tetlow
Lighting designer and consultant with extensive experience in theater, television, and architectural lighting.
Episode: LIGHT TALK Episode 416 - "Nuclear Bright! - Our Conversation with Jim Tetlow"
Mark Stanley
Exceptional lighting designer and co-founder of The Studio School of Design.
The Studio School of Design
Episode: LIGHT TALK Episode 415 - "Bringing Out the Best in Us - Our Conversation with Mark Stanley and Clifton Taylor"
Clifton Taylor
Talented lighting designer and co-founder of The Studio School of Design.
The Studio School of Design
Episode: LIGHT TALK Episode 415 - "Bringing Out the Best in Us - Our Conversation with Mark Stanley and Clifton Taylor"
Jacqui Thomason
Lighting designer and guest host
California State University Long Beach
Episode: LIGHT TALK Episode 406 - "Maligning ParCans"

Hosts

Ellen
Co-host of Light Talk, and experienced lighting designer contributing to discussions on practical issues in lighting design.
David Jacques
Co-host and lighting designer sharing expertise on both practical and educational aspects of lighting design.
Steve Woods
Co-host and seasoned lighting designer discussing both technical and artistic elements of lighting design.
Stan Kaye
Co-host focusing on lighting design education and insights relevant to the industry.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Love this podcast!

    Hi! I am not anonymous! I absolutely love this podcast! As an early-career lighting designer, I find this podcast to be tremendously enlightening. It’s virtually every episode where I learn something and it sticks with me. It’s fantastic, and I love their humor and I love them! They’re great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Traviswb
    United States6 years ago
  • Master Class

    I'm working my way thru this recent find, and got tired of noting which episodes should be required listening for lighting students, because EVERY episode had SOMEthing that is exceptionally relevant to any student in Lighting Design. The Brothers handle listener questions without talking down to new designers, and going in depth for more advanced designers. It's a master class in Lighting Design at every level.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Norman Viking
    United States6 years ago
  • Love!!!!

    Love this show!! The hosts are hilarious and it’s very informational!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JePayne_
    United States6 years ago
  • Favorites

    As a technical theatre person myself, listening to these 3 is highly enjoyable!

    Keep it up guys!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bgvrt
    United States6 years ago
  • From a listener

    Stan: Only good things - I hope I managed to do you and your work justice!

    David: too late, I did of course write about Light Talk 😉

    Seriously though, the show has a lot going for it. It is one of those things which help make the world a better place. It's got a good balance of serious, solid information, some generally useful life advice, and luminous humour. I also like how everyone is warm and friendly and non-judgemental (my favourite phrase must be Steve's "there are no villains here"!). A... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stankaye
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners find the discussions to be informative, engaging, and often humorous, praising the hosts' dynamic and candid exchanges.
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Feedback highlights the podcast's relevance to both students and seasoned professionals, as it balances technical insights with light-hearted commentary.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#5
Poland/Arts/Performing Arts
Apple Podcasts
#75
Netherlands/Arts/Performing Arts
Apple Podcasts
#81
Belgium/Arts/Performing Arts
Apple Podcasts
#98
Sweden/Arts/Performing Arts
Apple Podcasts
#112
Norway/Arts/Performing Arts
Apple Podcasts
#126
Poland/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

LIGHT TALK Episode 445 - "Ooh...La...La..."
Q: What is a French scene?
Steve elucidates that a French scene is a subdivision of a play defined by the entrance or exit of a character, essential for identifying moments that may shift the narrative.
LIGHT TALK Episode 445 - "Ooh...La...La..."
Q: What kind of lights do I need to light black drapes without flickering on camera?
Dennis explains that it requires very bright lights and recommends using specific types of PAR fixtures for better results.
LIGHT TALK Episode 446 - "T.P. in My Palm Trees - Our Halloween Extravaganza Show"
Q: What can I do to capture the spirit of Halloween and not break the bank?
You can buy discounted decorations after Halloween each year to save money for next year's decorations.
LIGHT TALK Episode 446 - "T.P. in My Palm Trees - Our Halloween Extravaganza Show"
Q: Is it safe to add a few strobes to my Halloween lighting?
Adding strobe lights can be fine as long as you take safety into consideration and be aware of how it might annoy neighbors.
LIGHT TALK Episode 446 - "T.P. in My Palm Trees - Our Halloween Extravaganza Show"
Q: Would it be better to have one overall lighting look to connect and unify the three scenes or three separate lighting looks?
Go with three separate, totally separate designs if you're doing three separate things.

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A group of experienced lighting designers and educators shares their insights and experiences related to live entertainment and architectural lighting design. The discussions cover a range of topics, including recent industry developments, practical advice for aspiring lighting designers, and candid reflections on challenges within the field. Their humorous and often controversial perspectives on current trends create an engaging atmosphere that appeals to both students and seasoned professionals. Episodes often incorporate personal anecdotes and discussions about the realities of working in various settings, from regional theaters to high-profile events, making the content relatable and informative for a wide audience.

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Recent guests on Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers include:

1. Justin Townsend
2. Cort Lawrence
3. Colleen Doherty
4. Marcel Fairbairn
5. Dennis Saez
6. Jim Tetlow
7. Mark Stanley
8. Clifton Taylor

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