Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister "Breaks Out the Bucket" to answer unanswered questions from the 2025 Light Talk at LDI Show, and discusses the Merger of Tait and Silent House.
Join Ellen, Dennis, Steve, Zac, and David as they discuss: Rolling or folding light plots; What are the most common mistakes young designers make; What the differences are between your relationship with the Lighting Supervisor vs. your relationships with the Associate and Assistant Lighting Designers; When programming your own show, how to make sure that programming does not affect your creativity; A shout-out to Andy Fig; Lighting a Rodeo; The mega-merger of Tait and Silent house; and, The craziest things that we have seen in the theater.
Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister welcome acclaimed lighting designer Ben Stanton to the show!
Join Ben, Ellen, Zac, Steve, and David, as they discuss: Shoverling snow; Early days at UMASS as a jazz drummer; Teaching at Brooklyn College; Early inspirations; Beyond Synergy; Discovering lighting from music; How drumming connects with the creative process of lighting design; The connection of jazz and lighting improvisation; The process behind "Maybe Happy Ending"; Using Lightstrike; "A Strong, single gesture..."; The process behind "Fun Home"; Living and working with a video designer, and raising children when both parents are working on the same production; Relying on our programmers; How to prepare students for their future in the profession; Finding and choosing a mentor; and What makes YOU unique. 
Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister welcome Award Winning Director and Production Designer Eric Siegel to the show!
Join Eric, Ellen, Dennis, Steve, and David, as they discuss: Nautical navigation; Getting started in TV Direction and Production Design; Studying at NYU; Focusing on story and concept; Professional Internships; Discovering directing; Working at "Good Morning America"; Working with Lighting Designers on Film, Theatre, and TV; Creating with Cinema 4D; The Future of Drone cameras in television and film; The Evolution of the TV Director's Role working with New Technology; The Most Challenging Projects; A Papal Mass vs. Diana Rigg; Dealing with security requirements; and Great advice for young designers and directors. 
Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister review the 2026 Grammy Awards Show, Super Bowl Halftime Show, and The Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies.
Join Dennis, Steve, Zac, David, and Guest Lumen Sister Hannah Kerman, as they discuss these three epic events and their lighting and stage designs. Backstage during the lighting process of the Grammys; The incredible New Artists sequence; Working with previz on the show; Dennis' obsession with red dresses; How they lit Lady Gaga; Politics be damned, they also discuss how they really feel about Bad Bunny, and the MAGA Alternative Halftime Show; and Lighting a daylight halftime show.
Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister continue their interview with Legend of Light, Bob Dickinson.
Join Bob, Ellen, Dennis, Steve and David as they discuss: The future of AI in broadcast lighting; The development of broadcast lighting following camera technology; Lighting Elizabeth Taylor; Using multiple angles to build in flexibility; Considering color temperature in lighting for live and broadcast; Working with content creators; Lighting in front of video walls; Issues with virtual lighting content; Being disciplined with color and cues; The Athens Olympics; The future of Full Flood; Noah Mitz; and Wise words for students of lighting design.
 Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.