LD-at-Large Podcast

with Tom Kenny Lighting Designer at Tom Kenny Lighting Design

On this episode, we discuss his career beginning in Dublin Ireland, the legends that he respects and the wankers that he can do without, helping each other succeed, working with the Who, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, his gratefulness to the industry, switching between rock and TV lighting, the importance of diversity in design, being part of an artistic family while being a music lover who doesn’t perform, the modern mentor/mentee relationship, minimalism in design and all the truth you can handle.

with Bryan Hartley - Production/Lighting Designer 

On this episode, we discuss his epic career in lighting, some of his best stories, working with TSO, Aerosmith, Judas Priest, Megadeth, KISS, Lenny Kravitz, Limp Bizkit, Trisha Yearwood etc, his progression from lighting designer to production designer, his workflow from contract to finished product, how he uses pre-vis to sell big ideas, how different clients from different genres have different needs, building relationships with big name clients, projection mapping castles, running manual shows and wether or not to be best friends with artists or stay under the radar.

with Steve Cohen Production and Lighting Designer

On this episode, we discuss the Billy Joel residency, loyalty within the industry, artistic humility, gratitude, progressing from napkin sketches to Vectorworks to 3D visualizations, how to envision the same song over and over again, working with eccentric artists with humility and grace, Don Henley, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, and the importance of being an honest hard-working person.

with Jason Rothberg, Technical Director at the San Diego Symphony

On this episode, we discuss settling down, getting off the road, bullying on the road, pranks vs. hazing, grumpy old roadies, unnecessary hazing, the pros and cons of taking a house gig, festival lighting, building a resume and where shoes go on the bus.

with Chadrick Fellers of WastedPotential

On this episode, we discuss how WastedPotential was created, diversity in Design, Somo, tour management, concert promotion, artist development, Chicago concerts, how blessed we all are to do what we do, production value, being a boss, being a leader and bringing happiness to masses of people

Please visit: www.wastedpotential.net

with:

Butch Allen - Creative Director at MODE Studios, Bob Bonniol - Chief Creative Officer at MODE Studios, Colleen Bonniol - CEO and founder of MODE Studios

On this episode, we discuss adapting to the new norm, diversifying focus, using creativity to survive, unreal engine, virtual performance pitches, Upstaging PPE, Sew What masks, Froggy's Simply Sanitizer, photography, Amanda Palmer, WWE, drone decontamination, positivity, buddhism and Butch Allen Juices.

Please visit: http://modestudios.agency/ and https://www.eir.team/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCKxs6lSmFs

with Justin Casey - Production Designer at Helm Projects

On this episode, we discuss working with Snoop Dogg and Bass Nectar, star fuckers, festival site lighting, Hulaween, Being an audience member, festival designs, IP65 fixtures like Ayrton Perseo, fixture modes, networking, EDM vs. Rock n Roll vs. Corporate work, COVID19 responses, programming Lasers, diversity, corporate events, rock cruises and work ethics.

Please visit: HelmProjects.com

with Dan Hadley - Production Designer

On this episode, we discuss how to resist drinking through the boredom, working with Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters, Jack Black of Tenacious D, our first concerts, Beastie Boys, sobriety on the road and in isolation, sober creativity, meditation, the benefits of caffeine and the squirrels stealing his delicious avocados.

Please visit: http://handadley.com/ 

and https://michaelpollan.com/books/caffeine-how-coffee-and-tea-created-the-modern-world/

with Cort Lawrence - Production Designer and Creative Director at Creative ByCort

On this episode, we discuss how festivals are just giant playgrounds for adult children, circle bar, creative and useful festival designs, defending your festival fixture selection, the Hijinx Festival, indoor/outdoor festivals, inflatables, fixture modes, the festival market rebound, design resources, balance in design and getting the most bang for your buck.

Please visit: www.bycort.com

with Andy Cass of C2 Design and Drafting

On this episode, we discuss The Ayrton Boredom Buster, using pre-vis to advance your resume, the importance of pre-vis and imagination, how to use pre-vis to sell an idea, why pre-vis is more eco-friendly, the necessary hardware for pre-vis, the steps you take in order to create a pre-vis video, multi-instance fixtures, intentional design, GDTF and fixture profile uniformity.

Please visit: http://c2designanddrafting.com/ and https://youtu.be/pnxqjgkaw8Y