Burnout frequently occurs in the entertainment sector, with excessive work often cited as the primary cause, but is that true? How can one navigate through this challenging phase and ensure self-care while working in this industry?  We take a look at some new Products from DVS and Onyx v4.10 Chapters: 00:57 Introduction 02:10 Our topic for today 03:10 What causes burnout? 04:14 Are long working hours the main cause of burnout 04:59 JP’s opinion on burnout and what has caused him to...

The Cat's out the bag, the new fixture from Martin is a LED version of the Mac Viper! We look at some new fixtures from Ayrton, ADJ, ETC and some innovating gear from Mega-Lite! Chapters: 00:56 Introduction 01:45 New fixtures at Prolight & Sound 01:56 New Ayrton Kyalami 02:45 Discussing the Kyalami 05:10 The Martin Mac Viper xIP 05:20 Discussing the Viper 05:54 How IP ratings work 08:14 Is the Viper 1100 Watt or 760 Watt? 09:41 What do we like about Martin? 10:02 You can...

In this episode well be focusing on the Planning and Execution of your shows, we chat about some new Gear and if Chinese fixtures are worth it! Chapters: 00:57 Introduction/Welcome 01:21 What is our topic for this week? 01:44 Planning a show 02:21 David’s take on Planning a show 03:16 Some key things to remember when planning your show. 04:21 Why is it so important to do as much as possible ahead of time? 05:47 Power 06:55 Pre-Planning and Preparation 09:07 Should you attend...

In this episode we discuss some of our videos, AI in Stage Lighting and the industry and why Laser Source fixtures are becoming more popular.   Chapters: 00:55 Welcome, and introducing our new co-host JP. 01:14 What has happened and where have we been since the last podcast that we had?  01:43 What happened to Crystal? 01:49 Who is JP? 02:17 Why will JP be doing our Podcasts? 02:49 Why did we decide to restart the podcast? 03:52 Where have we been the last few months? 04:12 Why did...

What is OSC and MIDI? How can we use them to make our life and workspace a little easier in the lighting world?   Chapters:   00:58 Introduction 01:16 Today’s Topic 03:37 NAMM and USITT 04:42 What is MIDI and how is it used? 08:39 How Crystal has used MIDI before 09:20 There’s more than one form of MIDI. 12:14 Is MIDI MSC and MIDI Timecode the same thing? 14:22 Modern MIDI don’t use MIDI cables anymore 15:14 Why is MDI not the best option for lighting? 18:00 What is OSC and what...

Testing Fixtures, We dive into how we test fixtures - How we recommend you should test them with or without a console and what we do when reviewing fixtures on our Learn Stage Lighting YouTube Channels.   Chapters:   00:54 Introduction 03:08 How does David decide what fixtures to review on Learn Stage Lighting Gear 06:49 Top Picks on Learn Stage Lighting Gear 07:37 Do you read the manual? Unlike many of us. 08:34 Tell us your general process for reviewing fixtures? 12:15 Crystal has...

Lasers are seen on most shows, let's give you better insight about using them safely, keeping the audience safe - What you need to operate lasers and where to find some training resources.   Chapters:   00:58 Introduction 03:55 What are lasers and how are they different from moving lights? 06:35 Laser Projection 07:34 Are there still mercury lasers out there? 08:43 Do you need a special permission to operate lasers? 13:00 How long is your variance valid; and when do you need to get...

What do you need to consider when purchasing gear? In this episode we'll guide you into making the right decisions!   Chapters: 01:19 Introducing today’s topic. 02:16 What information do we need to help you make a purchase 04:42 Cameras and Lighting 05:37 What measurements do I need to provide? 08:00 Cameras are always there, whether a cell phone or professional camera 09:53 Replace some lights – or all the lights? 13:53 How to preserve your lights to last longer? 16:15 Using Relays...

Wireless DMX is such a cool thing to have and to use, but oh boy have we seen some mishaps, In this episode we'll help you to get the right device, and to make the right decisions when using wireless DMX Chapters:   01:09 Introducing today’s topic of wireless DMX  01:52 What is wireless DMX and components.  05:12 Wireless lifespan and is it reliable?  06:12 When should you use Wireless?  11:43 Every brand does have a wireless system.  13:44 The cost of these wireless DMX  17:48 What...

We are back, with double the power as we add a new member, Crystal, to the Podcast! In this episode we’ll be taking it way back to when we started Learn Stage Lighting and some history about why it started.   Chapters: 01:17 Introducing Crystal and some background about her. 03:33 LDI and the impact David had on people with the Podcast. 05:27 How David and Crystal met. 06:31 How Learn Stage Lighting started. 11:50 Why should people trust David’s information and judgement in Lighting...

We often encounter stage that have no depth, sometimes they are extremely wide. How do you make the stage look deeper? In this episode will give you some tips and talk about some products that can help you achieve this!    Chapters: 00:58 Introduction 02:29 Lighting When Your Stage Has No Depth 03:32 What is a Flex Stand? 06:35 No stage depth? What do we do? 06:55 Use Flex Stands or similar 8:40 Use backlight 11:32 Use fixtures that cover a lot of space 15:36 You can also use Pixel...

Lighting in smaller venue can be quite challenging, in this episode David will help you in making the right Gear decisions as well some insight on the do's and don'ts for smaller venues.   00:58 Introduction 02:39 What do you need to know when you work in the smallest of Venues? 04:27 What kind of lights do you need to use in a smaller space? 07:24 Recommended lights for small venues or spaces. 14:01 Controls for small venues 21:55 Closing    LINKS:   Chauvet ILS:...

Today we’ll be talking a little bit about video. Why video? These disciplines complement each other and work closely together. The start of Todays show comes from the latest issue of the PLSN Magazine and of what’s going on in the world featuring some new gear from ADJ, info on LED Walls  and how to combine Video with DMX Fixtures.   00:00 Introduction  07:40 Info about the Coldplay Sphere’s 08:52 Video is Lighting and how to integrate video into lighting and vice-versa 10:02 2 ways a...

Welcome back to the 4th time we try and do a Podcasting series, this time with a new name called “What’s Happening in Stage Lighting”.   In this Episode, we’ll be talking about House Light Controls, some new Consoles from https://obsidiancontrol.com , Discussing Enttec’s new version of DMXIS called EMU and talk about integrating Obsidian Netron Nodes with House Light Controllers from Springtree   If you enjoyed this Podcast, please give us a review here: www.Learnstagelighting.com/itunes

What are the differences between stage lighting and film lighting...and how do they mix?

I recently saw someone critique some lighting from a concert they went to, and I've got some thoughts on what they did right and what they did WRONG!

Here we answer questions from some popular Facebook groups and ramble on about even more!

Comparing (2) LED stage lights is easy....or is it? In this episode, we talk lumens, lux, quality, and more!

Today we'll dive in to some Q&A from a Facebook group and answer some questions that might not be so obvious. Tune in!

It's no secret that video and lighting continue to merge together. In this episode we take a look at how this happened, why it matters to you, and how you can use it to make your next event better!

Switching to a new lighting console is never fun. Here are some tips I have to make it easier.

Today's episode has (2) main parts - if you're moving from one console to another, do you really need every feature that you used in the previous console. Then, we talk about why it's important to get to know the console(s) you use as best you can!

Easier – You’re not crammed for space. You have more surfaces/air to shine lights upon. FOH control areas typically can be as large as you need. You typically have more “layers of light” to work with. Harder – Your legs HURT after a long day! You need more lights to produce the same effect. Programming […]

Easier – * You’re not crammed for space.* You have more surfaces/air to shine lights upon.* FOH control areas typically can be as large as you need.* You typically have more “layers of light” to work with. Harder – * Your legs HURT after a long day!* You need more lights to produce the same effect.* Programming positions takes more time.* Effects look amazing!