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A 37 year long broadcast lighting career same trade and company with Brad Dickson.
Brad was one of my replies on LinkedIn, posted in a group for media professionals and figured lighting is another area that I'd like to talk about, after a few emails he was booked for a show, we was trying to include a demonstration but as it's more visual we had to skip it - but we talked for ages anyway.
The main thing that struck me was being in the same trade and the same company for 37 years, its inspiring to hear from people who have committed themselves that long - and all the developments of software, LED's and production shoot experiences was great.
You can find out more about Brad by going to lightingvideo.tv
Sneak preview Audiogram: https://share.descript.com/view/f2h0qjBVhox
During the episode we go through some talking points:
- When did you realise you were destined for broadcast media?
- Was there any flags or paths you followed that stand out
- Who gave you your first break or role in the industry?
- Have you created installations as well as set designs?
- You were a technical instructor - are qualifications a must?
- Do you have or keep up any professional certifications?
- did you learn your trade on the job or did you grow into it?
- take us through outside broadcasts, studio and cinema - any favourites?
- over the years you must have had moments of huge elation - what sticks out for you?
- Looking back, what is a measure of success in your career?
- If you could tell your 18 year old self now - what would it be?
If you found this episode useful and want to hear other stories check out the series and subscribe, there are even plans for series 2 now to keep tuned in!
For more information about the host and additional offerings head over to ancast.co.uk
Thanks for listening!
Ben
For more info on our guest Brad:
CBC was involved in a variety of lighting advancements such as creating pre visualization software that allowed a lighting console to control the lighting in a 3D computer simulation to pre program looks for the camera. We also created a plug and play studio infrastructure that involved an installed DMX network along with DMX controlled non dim power. We created the worlds first all LED lit news studio in our French Studios in Toronto. After retiring I co created the HS Scope that provides a guideline to calibrate LED lights to the needs of the camera sensors based on the cameras actual electronics chroma signal. I now this is a podcast but I can show the software on the video interview if you would like. I have other video examples but as tis is a podcast i suspect you want it all audio focused.
I was also a technical instructor at CBC along with being a Senior Lighting Director and I have been on a wide variety of industry related panels at various tradeshows. I have spoken with people looking to get in the industry in the past and I have a perspective I share with them regarding training etc. they should look to obtain.
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By Ancast PodcastBrad was one of my replies on LinkedIn, posted in a group for media professionals and figured lighting is another area that I'd like to talk about, after a few emails he was booked for a show, we was trying to include a demonstration but as it's more visual we had to skip it - but we talked for ages anyway.
The main thing that struck me was being in the same trade and the same company for 37 years, its inspiring to hear from people who have committed themselves that long - and all the developments of software, LED's and production shoot experiences was great.
You can find out more about Brad by going to lightingvideo.tv
Sneak preview Audiogram: https://share.descript.com/view/f2h0qjBVhox
During the episode we go through some talking points:
- When did you realise you were destined for broadcast media?
- Was there any flags or paths you followed that stand out
- Who gave you your first break or role in the industry?
- Have you created installations as well as set designs?
- You were a technical instructor - are qualifications a must?
- Do you have or keep up any professional certifications?
- did you learn your trade on the job or did you grow into it?
- take us through outside broadcasts, studio and cinema - any favourites?
- over the years you must have had moments of huge elation - what sticks out for you?
- Looking back, what is a measure of success in your career?
- If you could tell your 18 year old self now - what would it be?
If you found this episode useful and want to hear other stories check out the series and subscribe, there are even plans for series 2 now to keep tuned in!
For more information about the host and additional offerings head over to ancast.co.uk
Thanks for listening!
Ben
For more info on our guest Brad:
CBC was involved in a variety of lighting advancements such as creating pre visualization software that allowed a lighting console to control the lighting in a 3D computer simulation to pre program looks for the camera. We also created a plug and play studio infrastructure that involved an installed DMX network along with DMX controlled non dim power. We created the worlds first all LED lit news studio in our French Studios in Toronto. After retiring I co created the HS Scope that provides a guideline to calibrate LED lights to the needs of the camera sensors based on the cameras actual electronics chroma signal. I now this is a podcast but I can show the software on the video interview if you would like. I have other video examples but as tis is a podcast i suspect you want it all audio focused.
I was also a technical instructor at CBC along with being a Senior Lighting Director and I have been on a wide variety of industry related panels at various tradeshows. I have spoken with people looking to get in the industry in the past and I have a perspective I share with them regarding training etc. they should look to obtain.