The Learn Stage Lighting Podcast

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 burnout 07:19 Taking a look at burnout caused by unrealistic expectations you place on yourself. 08:27 Keep yourself physically healthy 09:42 Our recommendations on getting out of the burnout phase  Making sure you have people outside of your daily life that can help you get back on track. 11:20 Try to be honest with yourself about the problem so that you can determine how to resolve it 12:03 Our thoughts on the new Onyx version 4.10 12:35 What are some of the new features in Onyx? 14:26 Our favorite new features in the new version of Onyx  Dylos BPM Sync  NDI Input 18:52 Networking plays a larger role in lighting than ever before 19:33 Backup Lighting Consoles and why they are important 21:35 A new LED Wall from DVS 31:39 Closing Links: DVS Optic E: https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com/search?q=Optic+E&options%5Bprefix%5D=last Download Onyx Here: https://support.obsidiancontrol.com/Content/Support/Downloads.htm Buy Onyx Gear Here: https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com/search?q=onyx&options%5Bprefix%5D=last Visit our sites/channels here:  Learn Stage Lighting Gear https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com Learn Stage Lighting: https://learnstagelighting.com/about/  Learn Stage Lighting Labs: https://www.learnstagelightinglabs.com  Learn Onyx - Learn Stage Lighting YouTube: https://youtube.com/@LearnOnyx-LearnStageLighting Learn Stage Video and LED Walls YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnStageVideoandLEDWalls YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnStageLighting/featured   Requests, Ideas or Topics for the Podcast can be sent to questions@learnstagelighting.com

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 control the Viper with NFC 12:15 The ETC ColorSource Par Jr 13:21 What we like about this fixture 14:55 Do you always gain running fixtures in an extended mode? 15:57 The ADJ Electra Pix 16:03 How long does it take to ship fixtures after launch? 16:45 Taking a look at the ADJ Electra PIX 17:10 Background LED’s 18:35 The floor stand is a bit different 19:04 Capture Celebrates 30 years in the industry 20:03 Talking about trackers and follow spot systems. 25:22 New lights from Mega-Lite 30:23 A Lighting Console from Mega-Lite 31:50 Closing Links:  Ayrton Kyalami Fixture  ETC ColorSource Par Junior  The ADJ Electra Pix  Mega-Lite Gear   Visit our sites/channels here: Learn Stage Lighting Gear https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com Learn Stage Lighting: https://learnstagelighting.com/about/  Learn Stage Lighting Labs: https://www.learnstagelightinglabs.com  Learn Onyx - Learn Stage Lighting YouTube: https://youtube.com/@LearnOnyx-LearnStageLighting Learn Stage Video and LED Walls YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnStageVideoandLEDWalls YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnStageLighting/featured   Requests, Ideas or Topics for the Podcast can be sent to questions@learnstagelighting.com

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 rehearsals as a lighting tech? 09:46 How important is a lighting plot? 11:06 Writing down Ideas 12:03 Learning from other designers 12:29 A recent show David did 14:31 Working in sync with other departments 15:20 Have fun while doing your events and shows 16:19 Do Haze/Smoke machines affect your health? 20:10 Above AVL 21:15 The Martin Mac Viper returns full LED 25:09 Does more Lumens mean brighter? 27:07 The Martin Mac 2000 30:29 Are knock-off brands really that bad?   Visit our sites/channels here: Learn Stage Lighting Gear https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com Learn Stage Lighting: https://learnstagelighting.com/about/  Learn Stage Lighting Labs: https://www.learnstagelightinglabs.com  Learn Onyx - Learn Stage Lighting YouTube: https://youtube.com/@LearnOnyx-LearnStageLighting Learn Stage Video and LED Walls YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnStageVideoandLEDWalls Learn Stage Lighting YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnStageLighting/featured   Requests, Ideas or Topics for the Podcast can be sent to questions@learnstagelighting.com

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 we make the DJ/EDM lighting videos Design DJ/EDM Lighting with Me Program and Playback DJ/EDM Lighting with Me 05:08 What makes lighting for EDM so different? 05:40 AI in Lighting AI Showoff: Twinkly Lightwall vs. MaestroDMX - Who is the winner? AI-Powered Lighting Revealed - Is it Just a FAD, or does it work? 05:51 Do we think lighting will become more computerized in the near future in terms of AI? 07:31 Where do we think AI will have an affect first in our industry. 07:49 What AI have we seen in the Audio part of our industry? 08:22 What do we think AI is going to look like? 10:15 Discussing the color mixing video How Do You Use Colors in Stage Lighting (Pt. 1) How Do You Use Colors in Stage Lighting (Pt. 2 - Programming Colors) 14:37 What is our prediction for the industry this year? 17:05 Taking a look at some new gear and what we saw at the most recent trade show we went to. 19:01 Talking about the new Vizra LED Wall 21:33 Buy Your Second LED Wall First 23:06 Can you use different size LED Panels together on the same controller? 24:51 Looking at laser-based fixtures 29:46 Closing   Visit our sites/channels here: Learn Stage Lighting Gear https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com Learn Stage Lighting: https://learnstagelighting.com/about/  Learn Stage Lighting Labs: https://www.learnstagelightinglabs.com  Learn Onyx - Learn Stage Lighting YouTube: https://youtube.com/@LearnOnyx-LearnStageLighting Learn Stage Video and LED Walls YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnStageVideoandLEDWalls YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnStageLighting/featured   Requests, Ideas or Topics for the Podcast can be sent to questions@learnstagelighting.com

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 it is used for in lighting. 23:49 How long will we still use MIDI and OSC? 25:58 What else is there about OSC and MIDI. (General comments) 27:11 OSC or MIDI, which one should you use and why? 28:23 Closing   Links: USITT Show: https://www.usitt.org/stage-expo NAMM Show: https://www.namm.org     Visit our sites/channels here: Learn Stage Lighting Gear https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com Learn Stage Lighting: https://learnstagelighting.com/about/  Learn Stage Lighting Labs: https://www.learnstagelightinglabs.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnStageLighting/featured   Requests, Ideas or Topics for the Podcast can be sent to questions@learnstagelighting.com

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 a good question about photometric length. 13:00 David looks at the performance of the light and where he would possibly use the light. 19:07 Our different YouTube channels 20:30 Do you test the light before you record the review video? 23:10 Has David ever had a dissatisfaction about a light that he reviewed? 26:41 What are demo fixtures and how does it work? 32:43 Should you look under the hood of your lights? 33:29 How can you test a light without a console. 36:34 Is there a difference between testing a used light vs new out of the box? 40:00 Is there anything exciting new light that you want to get your hands on? 42:38 Product reviews we can expect to see. 43:10 BREAKING NEWS: Transworld has a new tradeshow – East Coast Haunters Convention 45:37 Where to find us? 46:57 Closing Links:     City Theatrical DMX Cat: https://www.citytheatrical.com/products/electronic/other-electronic/dmxcat-multi-function-test-tool East Coats Haunters Convention: https://eastcoasthauntersconvention.com Visit our sites/channels here: Learn Stage Lighting Gear https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com Learn Stage Lighting: https://learnstagelighting.com/about/  Learn Stage Lighting Labs: https://www.learnstagelightinglabs.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnStageLighting/featured   Requests, Ideas or Topics for the Podcast can be sent to questions@learnstagelighting.com

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 one? 14:10 Do you need haze to use lasers? 14:44 Stone Mountain in Georgia 16:30 Can lasers blind me? Safety Zones with Lasers 21:19 How much do Lasers cost? 23:42 How do I control lasers? 28:24 Can lasers burn through things?  30:28 What types of media do you play on Lasers? Is there a special file type? 32:13 Can you buy sequences/shows for lasers like you can get for Christmas lights? 33:04 What is the general lifespan of lasers? 35:11 We do have resources on lasers. You can have look on our YouTube Channel. 37:20 Sharing a story about why we help you to get the perfect fit for you. 39:25 Closing  Links: Learn Stage Lighting YouTube Laser Videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEyo6_xbT5EBs-GSo351MlWhHy-wP9yK4 Pangolin Laser Software: https://pangolin.com/blogs/education X-Laser https://x-laser.com   Visit our sites/channels here: Learn Stage Lighting Gear https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com Learn Stage Lighting: https://learnstagelighting.com/about/  Learn Stage Lighting Labs: https://www.learnstagelightinglabs.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnStageLighting/featured   Requests, Ideas or Topics for the Podcast can be sent to questions@learnstagelighting.com

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 in your lighting system. 18:12 Dirty Power 21:38 Making the most out of what you have - Matching equipment to your budget and needs 25:44 Use someone professional when buying and installing lights 29:25 Things to keep in mind with budgeting and costs involved with buying gear. 35:21 We now offer custom flight cases on LearnStageLightingGear.com 37:08 Closing  Links: ETA Relays: https://www.e-t-a.com/products/relays_solid_state_remote_power_controllers/overview/ ETC Foundry Panel: https://www.etcconnect.com/Products/Architectural-Systems/Foundry/Mini-Panels/Features.aspx Elation RP2 https://www.elationlighting.com/rp2   Visit our sites/channels here: Learn Stage Lighting Gear https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com Learn Stage Lighting: https://learnstagelighting.com/about/  Learn Stage Lighting Labs: https://www.learnstagelightinglabs.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnStageLighting/featured   Requests, Ideas or Topics for the Podcast can be sent to questions@learnstagelighting.com

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 megahertz should be use and venue sweep of frequencies.  22:28 What are ISM frequencies?  25:31 How can I set yourself up for success with wireless DMX  28:01 What to look for to ensure a reliable wireless system.   30:14 Will it help if I take all the phones away in the venue?  31:08 Do all wireless system do RDM?    Visit our sites/channels here: Learn Stage Lighting Gear https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com Learn Stage Lighting: https://learnstagelighting.com/about/  Learn Stage Lighting Labs: https://www.learnstagelightinglabs.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnStageLighting/featured   Requests, Ideas or Topics for the Podcast can be sent to questions@learnstagelighting.com

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 (some history on David too) 17:41 Learn Stage Lighting Labs 21:07 Learn Stage Lighting Gear and why David started it and what the goal of Learn Stage Lighting Gear is. 26:33 What’s the goals for 2023 for David Henry, and all the branches of Learn Stage Lighting.   Visit our sites/channels here: Learn Stage Lighting Gear https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com Learn Stage Lighting: https://learnstagelighting.com/about/  Learn Stage Lighting Labs: https://www.learnstagelightinglabs.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnStageLighting/featured   Requests, Ideas or Topics for the Podcast can be sent to questions@learnstagelighting.com

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 Strips 16:56 Closing remarks    LINKS:   Gamma Pixels Strips: https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last&pf_t_category=Pixel&pf_v_vendor=GAMMA+LED+Vision&q=Gamma+pixel+strips Eliminator Frost FX Bar: https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com/products/frost-fx-bar-rgbw Chauvet Colorband Pix-M:  https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com/search?q=colorband+pix+m Flex stand https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com/products/flexstand   Visit our sites/channels here: Learn Stage Lighting Gear https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com Learn Stage Lighting: https://learnstagelighting.com/about/  Learn Stage Lighting Labs: https://www.learnstagelightinglabs.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnStageLighting/featured

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: https://www.chauvetdj.com/ils/ ADJ WMX1: https://aboveavl.com/products/wmx1-lighting-controller-1   Light key https://lightkeyapp.com/en Enttec EMU: https://www.enttec.com/product/lighting-control-software/emu-sound-to-light-controller/ Stomp Light: https://www.stomplight.com Maestro DMX https://maestro-dmx.limbicmedia.ca/sales-page1642090377010 ADJ Strip Lights: https://aboveavl.com/search?q=adj+strip+lights&options%5Bprefix%5D=last Stealth Spot: https://www.aboveavl.com/products/stealth-spot  Stealth Wash: https://www.aboveavl.com/products/stealth-wash-zoom Eliminator Products: https://www.aboveavl.com/search?q=Eliminator&options%5Bprefix%5D=last   Visit our sites/channels here: Learn Stage Lighting Gear https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnStageLighting/featured

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 video product can get signal 11:36 Pixel Strips/Pixel Mapping 13:50 Combining Video (Normal video Playback) with DMX fixtures, how does that work?  14:52 Using Onyx (Dylos) or Enttec ELM where it receives content from the video team 16:50 Diving deeper into LED Walls / Selling LED Walls 22:40 What’s new in Lighting? The ADJ WMX1 Controller   Links:   https://plsn.com/articles/video-technology/coldplays-inflatable-led-spheres/ https://www.prg.com/en/about/latest-news/lsa-coldplay-article https://plsn.com/archives/august-2022/video-is-lighting-approaching-video-as-a-lighting-designer/ https://aboveavl.com/products/wmx1-lighting-controller-1  

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

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