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Critically acclaimed Broadcast and Television Lighting Design and Production Services
The Lighting Design Group, the largest broadcast lighting design firm in the world, is a consortium of Lighting and Systems Designers headed by President Steven Brill. Since 1989, numerous celebrated television shows, theatrical productions, and corporations have turned to The Lighting Design Group for its outstanding designs, exceptional production services, and comprehensive studio systems development and installation. The Lighting Design Group is incorporated in the State of New York and is headquartered in Manhattan.

The Lighting Design Group takes a multi-stage approach to designing every one of our lighting projects, from the largest television studio to the smallest remote location. The result is a rich, creative design, and an efficient, well-ordered execution. The first stage, collaboration, puts to work our well-seasoned creative and conceptual abilities. In partnership with the producer, director, and scenic designer, we determine the overall approach and style of the lighting design, establishing a working relationship with each to better serve the development of the overall design. After the design concept has been established we move on to the second stage of the design, pre-production. Employing our detailed technical and production skills, we determine how best to put the design concept into practice. Consideration is given to the production facility, lighting equipment required, schedule, labor pool, and budget. The final stage sets the design into motion. Utilizing the lead designer, assistant lighting designers, production management team and our team of electricians and gaffers, production begins and the design is taken from concept and carefully shaped into the remarkable product that many have come to expect from The Lighting Design Group. Is your project last minute, short-term or a larger, more extensive assignment? No matter what type of project is involved, the firm provides a variety of services that are helpful to you, the client. The Lighting Design Group is a full-service lighting design firm. Our hands-on management style assures that we maintain tight control over all elements of the project from the initial meeting through the launch of the project, without the top-heavy management found in larger firms. The firm provides a fully staffed Production Department who is equipped to handle any questions or issues that may arise pre-production, during the installation phase, and into post production, long after the initial launch date. Highly proficient Project Coordinators, a Scheduling Coordinator, an Assistant Lighting Designer, and an Administrative Personnel staff are always on-hand to ensure the production proceeds smoothly, seamlessly and successfully from beginning to end. The Lighting Design Group employs its extensive experience in production and design to remain an efficient and cost-effective leader in lighting design for the east coast and beyond.

Mission: The Lighting Design Group offers an established track record, skilled professionals, and a broad range of services at a fair price. It's a combination the competition can't match. Our artistic vision, production and operations management, and extensive network of designers, gaffers, and electricians can make the difference between a good show and a great one.

05/25/2020

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and safe Memorial Day!

04/26/2020

Tune in TONIGHT at 10p EST to watch Mike Grabowski do his thing during “Club MTV Presents #DanceTogether with D-Nice” on MTV and VH1 to support VH1 Save the Music. Jam packed with a star-studded lineup and raising funds for students, what more can you ask for out of this Saturday night at home!

04/13/2020

During this challenging period of time, LDG would like to announce that we are now offering Remote Home Studio Consultations.

Our company has a long history of home, office, and streaming set ups, in addition to our years of creative solutions for remote broadcasts. Our designers are now ready to remotely help you find the best lighting solutions for your current broadcast situations. We offer simple broadcast consultation, helping you to discover the best framing, background and what lighting options are available -from what's around to a more extensive setup.

Let’s talk about what solution works for you and how to make your space look the best it can be. We are all in this together, and we are ready to lend a hand. Email us at [email protected].

04/09/2020

We hope everyone is staying safe, adjusting well and keeping busy during these crazy times. We definitely are!

This past weekend, Dennis Size, LDG V.P. of Design, designed/installed the lighting for an ‘in home’ studio at the house of George Stephanopoulos, Chief Anchor/Political Correspondent for ABC NEWS. The self-contained, ‘un-maned’ studio (complete with broadcast camera, lights, audio, and video wall background) will allow him to fulfill his morning anchor duties on ABC’s GOOD MORNING AMERICA, and Sunday’s THIS WEEK.

Size’s design included ARRI Skypanel 30’s, an L7-fresnel, a Practilite 604, and an Astra light panel.

If you are interested in LDG’s In-Home Studio options, please email [email protected]

03/12/2020

ABC News overhauls main news studio in time for Super Tuesday

ABC News will launch a massive overhaul of one of its primary news studios for ... Read More

The Edge is officially open! Join us on a Journey to Edge, an immersive experience with a linear narrative about Hudson ...

03/11/2020

Edge in Hudson Yards is Designed for Sky-High Views Indoors and Out

The Edge is officially open! Join us on a Journey to Edge, an immersive experience with a linear narrative about Hudson Yards’ transformation from an active rail yard to NYC’s newest neighborhood. A project that's been four years in the making, Edge is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere!

Thank you to our partners: Adirondack Studios, Bold Lighting, Diversified., Eventscape, Yessian Music, Mousetrappe, Neoscape and LAB at Rockwell Group

As its name suggests, Edge in Manhattan’s Hudson Yards offers a new precipice from which to take in the city’s skyline—rising just over 1,100 feet in...

03/06/2020

What an amazing feat! Honored to light Nik Wallenda's journey along the 1,800 ft wire across Masaya Volcano on Wednesday, March 4th. It was truly incredible!

LIVE NOW ON ABC!! Good luck to Nik, his wife Erendira, our LDG team and all the other crews working on "Volcano Live! wi...

03/05/2020

5 things to know about acrobat's high-wire walk across active volcano

LIVE NOW ON ABC!! Good luck to Nik, his wife Erendira, our LDG team and all the other crews working on "Volcano Live! with Nik Wallenda"!

Five things to know about acrobat Nik Wallenda's high-wire walk across Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua.

03/04/2020

Nik Wallenda on volcano walk: 'I'm risking my life' l ABC News

***TONIGHT*** Nik Wallenda walks across one of the world's most active volcanoes, Masaya Volcano, on a one-inch thick in diameter and 1,800-feet long wire! Tune in tonight on ABC at 8/7c to watch our crew help light Wallenda's massive feat!

Wallenda told ABC News he has “a little bit more angst” than normal as he prepares to traverse an 1,800-foot wire across the crater of Nicaragua’s Masaya Vol...

Tune in to watch us in action during tonight's Democratic Debate live from Las Vegas on NBC News, MSNBC!

02/20/2020

Watch live: 2020 Democratic presidential debate hosted by NBC News, MSNBC

Tune in to watch us in action during tonight's Democratic Debate live from Las Vegas on NBC News, MSNBC!

Watch the Democratic presidential primary debate in Las Vegas, Nevada, hosted by NBC News and MSNBC, in partnership with The Nevada Independent.

Our talented designers helping make this 12' x 16' room seem so much bigger than it is!

02/14/2020

‘ABC News Live Prime’ debuts

Our talented designers helping make this 12' x 16' room seem so much bigger than it is!

A week after ABC News expanded its “ABC News Live” streaming platform, the network officially ... Read More

01/22/2020

Knight of Illumination Awards

Monica Rose and Steve Brill won the Astera Award for Live Performance Special (Non Music) for the Funeral of Former President George H.W. Bush.

Judges said 'the solemnity of the moment was complemented by a careful, unobtrusive lighting design.'

See what Monica had to say backstage after collecting the sword!

Happy New Year’s Eve everybody! A special thank you to all who are working through the holiday!!

12/31/2019

Live Design Magazine

Happy New Year’s Eve everybody! A special thank you to all who are working through the holiday!!

Mike Grabowski of Lighting Design Group shares lighting plots for the outside setup of the 2019 Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest held in Times Square on December 31, 2018. Check out the plots!

12/24/2019

PBS Politico debate stage mixes LED with ‘NewsHour’ aesthetic

Last week’s PBS NewsHour Politico Democratic presidential debate featured a design that built off the ... Read More

12/23/2019

Happy Holidays!

Tune in to watch us at work during the 6th Democratic Debate at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles hosted by PBS...

12/20/2019

Watch the PBS NewsHour POLITICO Democratic Debate

Tune in to watch us at work during the 6th Democratic Debate at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles hosted by PBS NewsHour and POLITICO!

Democrats take the stage for 2019's last primary presidential debate on Dec. 19. Find our livestream here, plus expert commentary, analysis and fact-checking.

Tune in at 8pm to watch our team in action during the 2019 CNN Heroes. Meet 2019's Top 10 everyday people doing extraord...

12/09/2019

CNN Heroes: Everyday people changing the world - CNN

Tune in at 8pm to watch our team in action during the 2019 CNN Heroes. Meet 2019's Top 10 everyday people doing extraordinary things to change the world!

Everyday people doing extraordinary things to change the world

Check out this interview with our designers Steve Brill, Dennis Size and Mike Grabowski!

12/04/2019

The Lighting Design Group Looks Through the Lens at LEDs

Check out this interview with our designers Steve Brill, Dennis Size and Mike Grabowski!

11/28/2019

Wishing you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving from LDG!

Congratulations to the whole team, all the other winners, and nominees!

11/26/2019

Winners Of The 2019 KOI-USA Awards

Congratulations to the whole team, all the other winners, and nominees!

The winners were announced at the second annual Knight of Illumination Awards USA (KOI-USA), honoring lighting and video designers' work.

11/25/2019

Delighted to announce our lighting designers Steve Brill & Monica Rose won The Astera Award for Live Performance Special (Non-Music) for their work on the Funeral of Former President H.W. Bush at the Knight of Illumination Awards this weekend! Congratulations to the whole team!

Lighting Designers - Steve Brill, Monica Rose
Gaffers - Lesli Tilly, Jon Goss, Mike Purbaugh
Best Boys - Sean Linehan, Leon Virgo
Project Manager - Sheryl Wisniewski
Chief Electrician at Washington National Cathedral- Greg Addison

The 2019 Knight of Illumination Awards USA nominees are in and we’re thrilled to announce that The Lighting Design Group...

10/29/2019

Live for Broadcast Shortlist Announced for 2019 KOI-USA

The 2019 Knight of Illumination Awards USA nominees are in and we’re thrilled to announce that The Lighting Design Group has been shortlisted in 3 of 5 Broadcast categories! Congratulations to all!

Dan Rousseau for Cuomo Prime Time- CNN (Unscripted Series)

Mike Grabowski for MTV Push: Billie Eilish episode (Live Performance Special-Music)

Steve Brill & Monica Rose for Funeral of Former President H.W Bush- ABC (Live Performance Special-Non-Music)

The organizing committee of the 2019 Knight of Illumination Awards USA (KOI-USA) has announced the shortlist for the Live for Broadcast category.

10/11/2019

Life is Unscripted - Inside the Actors Studio

Inside the Actors Studio is back and, with the retirement of Mr. Lipton, has a neat new format! Actors interviewing actors. Senior Designer Mike Grabowski was brought on to help reimagine the classic show. David Cook and Tim Kaufman have served as the Project Managers, and Sean Linehan and Carl Skovgaard have made it happen as the Production Electricians. Tune in to watch on Sunday 10/13 on Ovation Network!

All unscripted. All real. All-new Inside The Actors Studio Premieres Sunday October 13th at 10pm ET. Subscribe to Ovation's YouTube - http://bit.ly/OvationSu...

10/04/2019

Sharks Pregame Live will unveil the new state-of-the-art NBC Sports Bay Area Studio on Saturday, October 5th at 6:30 p.m.! The new 2,270-square-foot studio in San Francisco will feature a modern sleek design, 30-ft-wide LED monitor, 120 LED tiles integrated into the set and an interactive Demo Area. It will serve as the set for the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants and San Francisco 49ers pre- and post-game shows, news updates, press conferences, breaking news and magazine shows as well as San Jose Sharks, Sacramento Kings and Oakland A’s pre- and post-game shows.

The studio was lit and executed by Executive Lighting Designer: Steve Brill, Sr. Lighting Designer: Niel Galen, Assistant Lighting Designer: Dan Rousseau, Gaffer: Eric Kasprisin, Programmer: Jon Goss, Equipment Sourcing: Scott Laurentz, Equipment Logistics: Alex Womer and Project Manager: Hannah Zucker.

https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/home-page/nbc-sports-bay-area-nbc-sports-california-reveal-brand-new-studio

(Photo Credit: NBC Sports Group.)

Here's an inside look into the third Democratic Debate held at Texas Southern University last Thursday, September 12th! ...

09/17/2019

ABC goes structural for its Democratic debate stage design

Here's an inside look into the third Democratic Debate held at Texas Southern University last Thursday, September 12th! A phenomenal job done by our team: Senior Lighting Designer Dennis Size, Lighting Designer Alex Kyle-Dipietropaolo, Head Gaffer Lesli Tilly, Spin Room and LD/Gaffer John Reynolds, Production Gaffer (ABC) Brian Renoni, Programmer Evan Purcell, Local Production Electrician Bob Katz and Senior Project Manager Carolyn Szymanski!

The 2020 Democratic presidential primary candidates met for the third time this election cycle with ... Read More

**LIVE FROM HOUSTON** Tune in at 8pm ET to see our lighting team hard at work during the third Democratic Debate in Hous...

09/12/2019

ABC News Live Video

**LIVE FROM HOUSTON** Tune in at 8pm ET to see our lighting team hard at work during the third Democratic Debate in Houston, Texas!

Watch 24/7 live news video and breaking news coverage on abcnews.com

09/11/2019

Remembering those we lost on September 11th, 2001, gone but never forgotten.

Happy Tuesday, hope everyone had a restful holiday weekend and is ready to face the week renewed & recharged! We definit...

09/03/2019

A look at Fox Business’ updated home in Studio G

Happy Tuesday, hope everyone had a restful holiday weekend and is ready to face the week renewed & recharged! We definitely are, check out our work on the newly updated Studio G for Fox Business!

Fox Business unveiled a new look for Studio G on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, that ... Read More

Great write-up of our work on the Democratic Debate by Live Design Magazine! Click for more pictures, details and an int...

08/19/2019

Designing the First 2020 Democratic Debate: Part Two, Lighting

Great write-up of our work on the Democratic Debate by Live Design Magazine! Click for more pictures, details and an interview with senior lighting designer Steve Brill!

Steve Brill discusses The Lighting Design Group's design for the first Democratic debate of the 2020 presidential election.

08/07/2019

Kiana Ledé Performs 'Bouncin' & 'Ex' + EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW | MTV Push

Happy Hump Day!

Check out this video our Senior Lighting Designer Mike Grabowski worked on this month with MTV Push! Shout out to gaffer Seán Linehan, programmer Alyssa Eilbott and project manager David Cook for working hard on such a cool performance!

MTV’s Push Artist, Kiana Ledé performs her hit songs ‘Bouncin,’ ‘Ex.’ + stick til the end to see if Kiana can guess the mystery sauce! #MTVPush #KianaLede #M...

08/01/2019

Thank you Jon for a great 15 years, you have played a pivotal role in LDG's history and we're so thankful for all of your valuable contributions. We wish you nothing but the best as you start your new chapter in life! Good luck!

07/30/2019

Emmy season is upon us!

Thrilled to have several nominations for Outstanding Lighting Direction and Scenic Design in The 40th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards.

Congratulations to Sr. Lighting Designer Steve Brill and Lighting Directors Monica Rose and Greg Addison for their work on the President George HW Bush Funeral Live on ABC and Sr. Lighting Director Steve Brill, Sr. Designer Robert Hunter, Production Designer Renee Cullen, Lighting Designers: Niel Galen and Dan Rousseau and Scenic Designers: Brett Kelly, Guy Pepper and Jeff Young on their nominations for The Van Jones Show on CNN!

Good luck to you all!

07/24/2019

With the final studio debut in CNN's Hudson Yards location on Saturday, July 20th, 2019 we wanted to congratulate our team on their months and months of hard work. We could not be more thrilled with the final results, congratulations to you all!

Exec. Lighting Designer: Steve Brill
Sr. Lighting Designer: Niel Galen
Project Manager: Mike Kemp
Lighting Designer: Dan Rousseau
Lighting Designer: Joshua Cutler
Lighting Designer: Fred Uebele
Assistant Lighting Designer: Josh Azoulay
Asst. Lighting Designer: Adam Lobelson
Gaffer: Jon Goss
Equipment Manager: Scott Laurentz
Programmer: Evan Purcell
IA Head: Brian Renoni
Systems Designer: Richard Hoyes
Systems Technician: Rick Corley
Systems Project Coordinator: Kate Groener

07/05/2019

Wishing you a happy, healthy and safe 4th of July weekend!

07/02/2019

With the Presidential Debate cycle in full swing, we're so excited that our work on the second Democratic debate was seen by 18.1 million viewers on on Thursday, June 27th! Congratulations to our wonderful crew who worked tirelessly to achieve success it was!

Lighting Designers: Steve Brill, Niel Galen and Anna Jones, Gaffer: Jon Goss, Best Boy: Martin Everett, Programmer: Evan Purcell, Board Operator: Eric Kasprisin, and Project Manager Sheryl Wisniewski

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Yesterday we mentioned Yahoo! Finance's launch this past Monday in a redone Studio A. Here are some more pictures of the areas within the studio. Photos courtesy of Photographer Gino DePinto. Good luck to all on a long, successful run.

Yesterday we mentioned our work on the latest Intelligence Squared debate. Definitely watch the show if you can, but if you can't here are some photos from the broadcast.

LD of the Month: Lane Sparber

Here's the November LD of the Month, Lane Sparber, who's been with LDG for many, many, many ... many years.

The Election is over, but the pictures of a busy night are coming in. Check out Democracy Plaza at 30 Rock, lit by President Steve Brill. Helping him outside was Lighting Designer Dan Rousseau, Production Gaffer Brian Renoni, and Automated Lighting Designer Mike Appel. For NBC, the Crew Head was Nic Anderson. Sheryl Wisniewski served as Project Manager. Senior Designer Niel Galen worked in Studio 1A. Thanks to everyone who worked on the project.

October is gone, but before we leave it here's a look at a fun project we worked on here in NYC, The Halloween Parade, lit by Senior Designer Mike Grabowski, which aired locally on WPIX. Helping Mike was Gaffer Bob Katz and Techs Sean Linehan, Bob Vazac, and Veronica Spettmann. David Cook served as Project Manager. It's a fun and different style of lighting than we normally do, and a great way to welcome the holiday season.

Here are a few photos of last night's MSNBC event we mentioned earlier, lit by President Steve Brill.

Telemundo asked LDG to light studios in their new HQ in Miami. Here's a look at Studio A, which was brought online just recently. Senior Designer Brian McRae, Gaffer Martin Everett, and Programmer Jon Goss worked hard on-site to make it all happen, while Project Coordinator Josh Aldridge and Senior Project Manager Mike Kemp kept it all organized. Jack Morton Worldwide designed the beautiful set. Studio G will be installed soon! Stay tuned.

The Minnesota Vikings recently built a brand new 275,000 square foot training facility and team headquarters, which also includes Broadcast Studio that LDG was tasked to light. Called "TCO Studios," it is an integral part of the Vikings Entertainment Network. Peter Provost was the set designer. From LDG, Senior Designer Mike Grabowski, Gaffer Eric Kasprisin, Programmer Evan Purcell were on-site to install everything. Senior Project Manager Mike Kemp and Project Coordinator Josh Aldridge kept everything organized. Thanks to Dak Dillon for the pics!

Olympic Pins

LDG's Olympic pins are in and ready to go. So from all of us, but especially our Olympic team busy working in South Korea, have a well-lit and flashy weekend.

Check out Vice President of Design Dennis Size's work at WCBS. Also on-hand helping was Assistant Lighting Designer and Programmer Alex Kyle, House Electrician Craig Licata, and Senior Project Manager Carolyn Szymanski. George Edelmann of BDI designed the set. Thanks to Dak Dillion of NewscastStudio for the pictures.

Mark London, VP of the Month

This month we interviewed Vice President of Systems, Mark London.

Dan Rousseau, LD of the Month

What does this month's LD of the Month, Dan Rousseau, have to do with former President Bill Clinton? Well, you'll just have to watch and find out.

Last week CNN Senior Designer Niel Galen and Lighting Designer Dan Rousseau lit a CNN Town Hall style show with Van Jones, entitled The Messy Truth. Rachel Alulis served as Assistant Lighting Designer and Jon Goss as Gaffer. Special thanks to all the crews for their efforts as well.

Thanks again to Tarik Morgan, Dmitri Salmin, Jim Chin, Oswaldo Parra, Rob Sambrato, and Jonny Fuller for their help at 230 Fifth Avenue for CNN's election watch party. Senior Designer Mike Grabowski, Gaffer John Salzmann, and Programmer Justin Nardecchia led the charge. Lastly, great job to Project Manager David Cook.

Rachel Alulis

This month's LD of the Month is Rachel Alulis. Check out her interview in Studio 72 at CNN's New York bureau.

Sure, everyone knows LDG for great TV lighting. On weekends, however, we sometimes cut loose and rock out with a few trillion photons over a packed dance floor. Watch Programmer and LDG staffer Dan Rousseau drive a rig of Mac Quantums and Auras. Gear provided by 4Wall Lighting with Jon Goss as Gaffer. Thanks to all who made this event a great success.