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In honor of the first night of Bruce Springsteen's 2023 tour, here's a throwback to an interview with his trusted LD & industry icon, Jeff Ravitz. Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen is not afraid of the dark not in some figurative sense of not being afraid to leave the spotlight, but he's literally pretty comfortable | Bruce Springsteen is not afraid of the dark not in some figurative sense of not being afraid to leave the spotlight, but he's literally pretty....
A cool class coming up at Studio School of Design... with tv lighting guru Bob Barnhart...
Lighting Live Events for Camera Of course, your live event is being captured by the camera! We’re covering creating and adapting for the camera. Interfacing with a video director, video engineer, and director of photography. Plus metering lights, managing color for video, and working in both HD an...
Plots and pics for Jersey Boys!
Based on the popularity of Live Design's 31 Days Of Plots in December each year, we have decided to present Plot Of The Wee | In December 2022, LD Matthew Guminski designed the lighting for the Westchester regional theatre premiere of Jersey Boys at the White Plains Performing Arts Center.
New product alert! Epson
BARCELONA (ISE 2023, Epson Stand 3J100) – The need for higher resolution displays is on the rise – virtual meetings are incorporating more content on a single screen, classrooms ar | Epson adds high resolution 4K Enhancement technology to PowerLite® L Series with the introduction of the PowerLi...
Join the conversation: Immersive color in houses of worship A.C. Lighting Inc
The Five Benefits Of Color In The House Of Worship Market < | Tunable white light helps to ensure that skin tones and set pieces are rendered naturally regardless of the complexion of the subject(s) or the colors of the set
Tuesday to-do list: Apply now!
The 1/52 Project provides financial support to encourage rising designers from historically excluded groups with the aim of diversify | The deadline for submissions is May 15, 2023 for $100,000 in grants to early-career designers from historically excluded groups to diversify and strengthen the Broa...
AJ Pen expands Penlight Penlight, Inc.
AJ Pen has refined his skill in live event lighting and set design over a career which spans almost three decades. | With almost three decades of world touring experience as LD, it's time for AJ to leverage that to concentrate purely on lighting and production design.
Stop workplace bullying Behind the Scenes Charity
Do you know how to safely intervene if you see a co-worker being bullied or intimidated? Did you know there are different ways to intervene to match your comfort level? | Attend this free webinar on Monday, February 6th at 7pm EST.
Congratulations to Charly Dunford and Stanley Olden! TThe ALPD
The Association for Lighting Production Design announced the winners of its 2022 Awards at the New Technology Showcase at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama today, Friday 27th January
Mark Stutzman on creating AREA15
Mark Stutzman is an experienced entrepreneur and product executive with more than 20 years experience as a digital strategist, | “A year before we opened not a single piece of technology had been purchased, or a person hired” — Mark Stutzman
The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) chat with Philip Powers about all aspects of his career in lighting...
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; Cr...
Apply for a 2023 grant now!
The 1/52 Project provides financial support to encourage rising designers from historically excluded groups with the aim of diversify | The deadline for submissions is May 15, 2023 for $100,000 in grants to early-career designers from historically excluded groups to diversify and strengthen the Broa...
It’s time to give the MA3 workflow a serious look Penlight, Inc. MA Lighting International
Any MA console operator who visited me on tour with My Chemical Romance last year would have noticed we | I have been known to dive into new technologies; I was a WYSIWYG user when it was a wireframe-only DOS program.
Production Park, UK, is a community of studios, businesses and educational facilities working to create live experiences. 4Wall Entertainment
4Wall UK, a global video, lighting and rigging company, has taken residency in a dedicated large-scale space, Unit 2, at live event facility Production Park in South Kirkby, West Yorkshire. | 4Wall UK has taken residency in a dedicated large-scale space, Unit 2, at live event facility Production Par...
It’s time to give the MA3 workflow a serious look Penlight, Inc. MA Lighting International
Any MA console operator who visited me on tour with My Chemical Romance last year would have noticed we | I have been known to dive into new technologies; I was a WYSIWYG user when it was a wireframe-only DOS program.
Congratulations Laura Lee Everett and UUSITT
Carolyn Satter, president of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT), today announced that Laura Lee Everett has been named as the executive director of the association after an | Laura Lee, chief programs officer of OPERA America, another national membership service organization,...
Young designers: Time to apply for the 2013 1/52 Project grants to add diversity to the Broadway design community!
The 1/52 Project provides financial support to encourage rising designers from historically excluded groups with the aim of diversify | The deadline for submissions is May 15, 2023 for $100,000 in grants to early-career designers from historically excluded groups to diversify and strengthen the Broa...
Throwback Thursday! Howell Binkley and Ryan O'Gara discuss the lighting for Hamilton in this 2018 webcast
Check out lighting designer Howell Binkley and associate lighting designer
Congratulations to Jens Poehlker and Bram De Clerck! ROROBE lighting#peopleonthemove
Robe Lighting starts 2023 with the announcement of two important new roles boosting its international management team, both looking ahead and eyei | Robe lighting starts 2023 with the announcement of two important new roles boosting its international management team, both looking ahead to expansion
Arvydas Buinauskas shares images and plots for this ethereal work
Based on the popularity of Live Design's 31 Days Of Plots in December each year, we have decided to present Plot Of The Wee | Plot Of The Week: Arvydas Buinauskas—Orpheus, Eurydice
Congratulations to Filippo Frigeri! Inner Circle Distribution
Davie, Florida-Inner Circle Distribution (ICD), the award-winning distributor of world-class technologies, is excited to announce that i | With nearly 20 years of experience working with leading lighting manufacturers such as Claypaky, SGM, DTS, and Coemar, Frigeri brings a wealth of knowledge.
Apply for the New Talent List 2023 by January 30. :work
frame:work has announced its third year of the New Talent List featuring job seeking students with specialized creative video skills frame:wor | The frame:work New Talent List represents recent graduates and current students from university programs with skills that support the wide variety of proje...
Congratulations Nick Saiki and Bob Mentele of Elation Professional
Elation is thrilled to announce the addition of Nick Saiki to the company’s U.S. sales team as Product Application and Customer Experience Specialist – PACE. | Elation announces the addition of Nick Saiki to the company’s U.S. sales team. Bob Mentele transitions to join the company’s product...
Rest in peace. John Bilyk 1951-2022
Robe Lighting, Inc. | Robe Lighting, Inc. is deeply saddened to announce that John Bilyk, a well-known and colorful figure in the Canadian and American stage lighting communities, has died.
Recent grads and current students in the video field, listen up...
frame:work has announced its third year of the New Talent List featuring job seeking students with specialized creative video skills frame:wor | The frame:work New Talent List represents recent graduates and current students from university programs with skills that support the wide variety of proje...
New product video! City Theatrical, Inc.
City Theatrical now offers three standard beam control accessories designed to fit Martin Lighting’s MAC Aura XIP lighting fixture: the
Richard Cadena delivers a masterclass on color
Learn about the benefits of Color in the House of Worship Market Color plays an important | Color plays an important role in human cognition, as artists have recognized it for thousands of years. It can also be a valuable tool in houses of worship.
Get ready, AI is on the way.. check out Light Talk's interview with Bob Bonniol...
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....
Race matters. Symposium: Sound & Color
Symposium: Sound & Color started in the most engaging way possible, with the beatbox stylings and vocal theatrics of Drama Desk Award-winner,
Congratulations Allen Deneau Bandit Lites
NASHVILLE, TN – As Bandit Lites continues its historic 55th year as the leader in concert lighting, the company is thrilled to announce the hiring of Allen Deneau as its newest Client Representativ | As Bandit Lites continues its historic 55th year, the company is thrilled to announce the hiring o...
Did we mention we updated our dates? LDI Conference and Tradeshow
Following an absolute smash of a conference and show for LDI 2022, the LDI team consulted with customers, attendees, vendors, and the Las Vegas Convention Center, and decided that our pla | The original dates were too close for comfort to the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, so after consulting with....
Industry news: 4Wall acquires Magnum Co 4Wall Entertainment
Atlanta, GA - 4Wall Entertainment, a worldwide provider of entertainment equipment and services, has acquired Magnum Companies Ltd. of Atlanta, GA. | Magnum's current location will be re-branded as 4Wall Atlanta, with all employees staying on board to service existing and future customers as part of...
Throwback Thursday! Lighting plots for Madonna's 2012 MDNA Tour
LD Al Gurdon's plots for the Madonna MDNA Tour, with lighting gear from PRG, Robe, Martin Professional, Claypaky, Philips Vari-Lite, Philips Color Kinetics, Lycian, Strong, Novalight, Hungaroflash, and Lee Filters. | LD Al Gurdon's plots for the Madonna MDNA Tour in 2012, with lighting gear from PRG...
Jonathan Smeeton interviewed on Geezers Of Gear, definitely worth a listen...
The LIT Lighting Design Awards features a new section dedicated to Entertainment Lighting Design.
https://www.livedesignonline.com/news/call-entries-lit-lighting-design-awards-2023
Zurich, Switzerland – The LIT Lighting Design Awards is now accepting submissions for its annual event, recognizing and celebrating the best in lighting design from around the world. | The LIT Design Awards honor the best in Lighting Product Design, Architectural and Entertainment Lighting Design ...
New Products! City Theatrical, Inc.
City Theatrical now offers three standard beam control accessories designed to fit Martin Lighting’s MAC Aura XIP lighting fixture: the
Congratulations Darren Poultney 4Wall Entertainment
London, UK – 4Wall Entertainment, a national provider of entertainment equipment rentals, sales, and services, is pleased to announce the appointment of D | 4Wall Entertainment is pleased to announce the appointment of Darren Poultney, formerly Director of Global Client Strategy, to Managing Direc...
Madonna has announced The Celebration Tour kicking off this summer. Check out Live Design's gallery of six of her previous tours. Madonna
Live Design assembled this gallery of the concert tour designs for Madonna's last six tours, ranging from 1993 to 2012, including her 2001 Drowned World Tour, one of Live Design's picks for Top Concert Tour Designs Of All Time. | Live Design assembled this gallery of the concert tour designs for Mad...
Thanks John Huntington for your write-up of LDI2022...
After going every LDI from 1990 to 2009 (three part writeup of that last for me 2009 show here ), it’s hard for me to believe that it had been 13 years since I had attended, and also four years since I had been in Vegas. But I’m really glad I took a break from my crazy, last burn out semester at...
Congratulations to all the winners!
The third annual International Drone Show Competition, initiated by Latvia-based SPH Engineering/Drone Show Software, e | Three companies from the US are among the winners of the third International Drone Show Competition from SPH Engineering’s Drone Show Software.
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