I’ve talked before about different pieces of software or consoles that you can use to control LED pixels – but which one is the right one for you? Notes/Links: Previous Episode on Pixel control: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/episode-52-how-do-you-add-video-to-your-lighting-show-media-servers-pixels-and-control/ ENTTEC ELM ONYX Grab your free guide to begin with lighting!

I’ve talked before about different pieces of software or consoles that you can use to control LED pixels – but which one is the right one for you? Notes/Links: * Previous Episode on Pixel control: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/episode-52-how-do-you-add-video-to-your-lighting-show-media-servers-pixels-and-control/* ENTTEC ELM* ONYX* Grab your free guide to begin with lighting!

Don’t forget to download your FREE guide to begin with lighting at: https://www.learnstagelighting.com In this episode, David discusses topics such as: What considerations should you take when you want to reuse custom LED pixel set pieces? Why I don’t love LED tape. Wally’s Lights ($10 Off Your First Purchase Through This Link!) Wired Watts Boscoyo […]

Don’t forget to download your FREE guide to begin with lighting at: https://www.learnstagelighting.com In this episode, David discusses topics such as: * What considerations should you take when you want to reuse custom LED pixel set pieces?* Why I don’t love LED tape.* Wally’s Lights ($10 Off Your First Purchase Through This Link!)* Wired Watts* Boscoyo Studio* Should you just buy pre-built LED strip fixtures? What options are out there?* GAMMA LED Vision LED Pixel Strip IP –...

Don’t forget to download your FREE guide to begin with lighting at: https://www.learnstagelighting.com In this episode, David discusses topics such as: What is a Cue? What is a Playback? What is a Submaster? What about Pages? How Do You Decide Whether to Put a Cue on a Fader vs. a Button What about virtual faders […]

Don’t forget to download your FREE guide to begin with lighting at: https://www.learnstagelighting.com In this episode, David discusses topics such as: * What is a Cue?* What is a Playback?* What is a Submaster?* What about Pages?* How Do You Decide Whether to Put a Cue on a Fader vs. a Button* What about virtual faders and buttons?* How many cues should you place on a playback? Grab your FREE Guide to begin with lighting at https://www.learnstagelighting.com

Welcome to the Learn Stage Lighting Podcast and today we’re discussing three types of console setups that will work for any size venue. Main Segment (0:12) Choosing a Console For Different Venue Sizes David: What I wanted highlight today is some different options and what people might head for in different size venues. So at […]

Welcome to the Learn Stage Lighting Podcast and today we’re discussing three types of console setups that will work for any size venue. Main Segment (0:12) Choosing a Console For Different Venue Sizes David: What I wanted highlight today is some different options and what people might head for in different size venues. So at the end of the day, when I think about a console; a console used to mean some specialized piece of lighting board that’s a physical thing. Where...

Welcome to the Learn Stage Lighting Podcast and in today’s episode, Troy and I will be discussing how do you create a truly unforgettable environment with lighting? When reflecting on past events, there are some that really stand out in my memory and that’s what we’re going to unpack today. What made those events so […]

Welcome to the Learn Stage Lighting Podcast and in today’s episode, Troy and I will be discussing how do you create a truly unforgettable environment with lighting? When reflecting on past events, there are some that really stand out in my memory and that’s what we’re going to unpack today. What made those events so special and unique from lighting perspective? Main Segment (0:17) How Do you Get Started? David: A question I wanted to get started with is when you...

Welcome to the Learn Stage Lighting Podcast and this episode, we’re going to discuss the difference between cheap and expensive lights. Troy will be joining us again today and we’re excited to have his perspective on the topic. Main Segment (1:03) When someone asks you what is the difference between cheap and inexpensive lights, what […]

Welcome to the Learn Stage Lighting Podcast and this episode, we’re going to discuss the difference between cheap and expensive lights. Troy will be joining us again today and we’re excited to have his perspective on the topic. Main Segment (1:03) When someone asks you what is the difference between cheap and inexpensive lights, what is the first thing that comes to mind? How Will it be Used and by Who? Troy: The two biggest things that come to mind right...

Welcome to the podcast and episode 115. Today, we have a special guest Bob Mentele of Elation. Today, we’re going to discuss what type of moving head you should buy? Main Segment (0:10) David: As you might remember about 5 years ago we started hearing about hybrid lights and led to this question. How do […]

Welcome to the podcast and episode 115. Today, we have a special guest Bob Mentele of Elation. Today, we’re going to discuss what type of moving head you should buy? Main Segment (0:10) David: As you might remember about 5 years ago we started hearing about hybrid lights and led to this question. How do you choose between a spot, wash, beam, or hybrid? This is a question that has been coming up more often. With some of the hybrids, when you have one light trying to do...

Welcome to episode 114! It’s a new year, and it’s a good time to consider our goals for the upcoming year. Today’s topic is should or shouldn’t you learn multiple lighting console or software? First, if you are someone who is wanting to learn a specific console or software consider checking out Learn Stage Lighting […]

Welcome to episode 114! It’s a new year, and it’s a good time to consider our goals for the upcoming year. Today’s topic is should or shouldn’t you learn multiple lighting console or software? First, if you are someone who is wanting to learn a specific console or software consider checking out Learn Stage Lighting Labs. It’s a great resource for those getting started and a fast track to get you onto creating great lighting. Main Segment (1:02) When I was getting started...

Welcome to the podcast and Episode # 113! Today. we’re going to discuss purchasing name brand name lights versus purchasing from China. As some people have experienced is buying a new brand, have issues, and the brand disappears within a year or two. I don’t want that for anyone and that’s why I think it’s […]

Welcome to the podcast and Episode # 113! Today. we’re going to discuss purchasing name brand name lights versus purchasing from China. As some people have experienced is buying a new brand, have issues, and the brand disappears within a year or two. I don’t want that for anyone and that’s why I think it’s an important topic to discuss. Show Sponsorship (2:49) The sponsor of today’s show is Learn Stage Lighting Labs. If you’re new here, the Labs is a great community for...

Thank you for joining us today for Episode 112 and during the series of why on the podcast today’s topic is about using green in lighting. If you’ve asked any lighting designers you may find a common theme that most of them do not like green in their lighting. Why is that and is it […]

Thank you for joining us today for Episode 112 and during the series of why on the podcast today’s topic is about using green in lighting. If you’ve asked any lighting designers you may find a common theme that most of them do not like green in their lighting. Why is that and is it justified? Show Sponsorship (1:12) The sponsor of today’s show is Learn Stage Lighting Labs. If you’re new here, the Labs is a great community for those that are getting started with lighting...

Welcome to today’s show and in this episode we’re doing our Why segment. I wanted to start this segment with exploring various topics and asking the simple question, Why? Today, why do I talk so much about getting an even wash of light on your stage and what are the exceptions? Show Sponsorship (2:17) The […]

Welcome to today’s show and in this episode we’re doing our Why segment. I wanted to start this segment with exploring various topics and asking the simple question, Why? Today, why do I talk so much about getting an even wash of light on your stage and what are the exceptions? Show Sponsorship (2:17) The sponsor of today’s show is Learn Stage Lighting Labs. If you’re new here, the Labs is a great community for those that are getting started with lighting and ready to...

Welcome to today’s episode! We have a special guest, Bob Mentele of Elations to discuss using visualizers and if that’s a tool you should consider. Let’s dive in! Main Segment (0:37) David: Today, we have with us Bob Mentele from Elations to discuss visualizers. Why should we use a lighting visualizer? There are a couple […]

Welcome to today’s episode! We have a special guest, Bob Mentele of Elations to discuss using visualizers and if that’s a tool you should consider. Let’s dive in! Main Segment (0:37) David: Today, we have with us Bob Mentele from Elations to discuss visualizers. Why should we use a lighting visualizer? There are a couple of different aspects as to why users or potential users may want to use a visualizer for. One would be the ongoing practice for programming lights from...

Welcome to Episode 109 and today, we’re going to discuss lasers and using them in stage lighting. While I covered lasers on our YouTube, I wasn’t able to cover as much as I would like to. So today, we’re going to go a little more into it. Show Sponsor (1:05) Today’s sponsor of this episode […]