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Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers


LIGHT TALK is a place where lighting designers can feel free to express what really annoys them about the industry, lighting education, and the art of stage lighting design. Inspired by the beloved NPR radio show, "CAR TALK", LIGHT TALK features the musings and rantings of David Jacques, Stan Kaye, and Steve Woods. These three designers have been lighting the stages of the world for many, many decades. Burnt out and abused by the industry and the insanity of the profession, Stan, Steve, and David have escaped to the hallowed halls of academia where they wildly and fearlessly pontificate to innocent students of the art. LIGHT TALK takes these rantings to the world. Look for our weekly Pod Cast discussing the issues of our time. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and very little makes sense. Welcome to LIGHT TALK!

Feb 25, 2023

In memory of lighting legend Jim Moody, the Lumen Brothers and Sisters are rebroadcasting the interview that we had with Jim and his longtime friend Jeff Ravitz, that was originally broadcast on May 22, 2021. We pay tribute to this great man and artist. He will be missed."

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) interview Master Lighting Designers Jim Moody and Jeff Ravitz about their new book:  Lighting for Televised Live Events, Making Your Live Production Look Great for the Eye and the Camera.

Join Anne, Jim, Jeff, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: Jim sipping smoothies and recording from the high seas; How Jim and Jeff got involved with video broadcast lighting; How theatrical lighting and video cameras co-exist; Consideration of lighting angles for the camera; Target foot-candle levels; Training your eye; Factors for deciding on lighting levels; Dealing with upstage LED video screens; Learning the technical data about cameras; Consideration of the wide range of home monitors; Great Bill Klages quotes; Co-authoring processes; Years of professional partnership leads to one voice; Writing for designers, not technicians; Video lighting with LEDs; Challenging productions; Advice for students and young professionals; and Finding the best Matzo Ball in LA.

Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.