LD-at-Large Podcast

LD-at-Large Podcast

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LD-at-Large Podcast episodes

  • These Fucockda Millennials Think They Can Light - with Drew Mercadante

    with Drew Mercadante - Video and Lighting Designer and Programmer at LXVX Design

    On this episode, we discuss his origin story, visualization software, low tech art vs. the high tech art of lighting, the necessity of macros, Midi interfaces, experimental projects to advance the MA2, Tom Morello, Philadelphia, future MA3 advancements, online resources and explore what is going on with these Millennials.

    Please visit: https://www.lxvxdesign.com/

    45 min
  • Freelancer Tax Problems?!? I Don’t Know Dick, But I do Know Donnie.

    with Donnie Castleman - Senior Tax Professional and Enrolled Agent

    On this episode, we discuss how stagehands and designers might perceive their tax status, 1099 vs W2, how to save for a nest egg, write offs, tax brackets, LLC vs S Corp vs C Corp vs just an individual, Fudget software, current tax code, COVID 19 tax filings and stimulus package.

    please visit: www.donniecastlemanea.com or email [email protected]

    Disclaimer: This is not professional legal advice. The material provided on this podcast is for general information purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal advice or opinions of any kind and may not be used for professional or commercial purposes.

    25 min
  • Keeping the Creative Juices Flowing - with Fragment Nine

    with Jeremy Lechterman & Jackson Gallagher, Principal Designers at FragmentNine.

    On this episode, we discussed Live From Nowhere, how they are spending the downtime, COVID19 responses, extroverts in isolation, open Source macros and sharing, learning from other designers and programmers, online creativity, design subjectivity, social media presence in design, Keith Urban, Alt-J, BTS and the the Touring Career Workshop.

    Please visit: https://www.livefromnowhere.org/ and https://www.fragmentnine.com/

    54 min
  • COVID-19 Cancellations Have a Silver Lining and AVEducate Can Help Us Find it.

    with Omar Colom - Director of Show Services, Zach Larsen - C.O.O. at AFPC.inc and Adam Faldetta - President / C.E.O at AFPC.inc

    We discussed the many things that we can be learning about while we are at home during the travel restriction, how COVID-19 is affecting all markets, online education, online community and how to ask for help when you need help in these lean times.

    Please checkout:

    AVEducate.com , http://www.digeratiproductions.com/event-industry-aid , https://www.afpc-inc.net/

    58 min
  • Selling Creativity at Almost Any Cost - with Peter Kyte

    with Peter Kyte - Creative Concept Designer at Mercury Sound & Lighting and Founder of the Kyte Group


    On this episode, we discuss making the transition from live event lighting to integration, permanent environment/architectural installation lighting, architectural art lighting pieces, supporting Detroit, COVID-19 coping, substance abuse in the entertainment business, selling creative idea, how we can get our innate creativity in front of people who will listen, the Michigan Central Station Project, ethical business practices and more.

    Please visit: https://youtu.be/fmdPizl8UBY


    53 min
  • Letting The Market Tell You What To Do - with Mike Gormley

    with Mike Gormley - Co-owner of Blue Planet Lighting

    On this episode, we discuss the Las Vegas market, expanding even under isolation, the importance of diversification, responsible lending, moving shop from Branson Missouri to Las Vegas Nevada, looking to get ahead of the market and how to treat loyal employees with respect.

    Pleas visit: blueplanetlighting.com

    37 min
  • I Want All Of It, Now Make It Possible - with Tyler "Shap" Shapard

    with Tyler "Shap" Shapard - Lighting Designer/Director for Twenty one pilots

    On this episode, we discuss nicknames, the Twenty-one Pilots Trench tour, video and lighting cooperation, burning cars onstage, technical feats on tour, parting the audience, redesigning a show while on the road, helping others, the different paths to success, the shape our Industry here on out, GlowMotion winches and getting everything that an artist wants.

    Please visit: https://youtu.be/Hi-g9IZAcbQ

    59 min
  • Zooming an Ethical Tour Around the World - with Nate Cromwell

    with Nate Cromwell - Lighting Designer / Director / Programmer at NA'Cho Production and Design LLC

    On this episode, we discussed world travels and how they influence our work, staying healthy on the road, Cambodia lighting rigs, feeder cases without wheels, Mongolian temples, ethical tourism, better life and opportunities, pictures, Alanıs Morissette, Carrie Underwood, Google photos and embracing love over a can of Coca-Cola.

    47 min
  • Choosing Your Attitude in the Face of Death - with Nick Strand

    with Nick Strand - Video Engineer and Author at MC LED

    On this episode, we discuss the passing of his wife, Brianna to Cystic Fibrosis, losing his mother to cancer, his scare with Bell’s Palsy, his new book “Loving Someone Who is Dying,” keeping a positive attitude on the road and at home, plus insurance as a freelancer, his thoughts on universal healthcare, getting comfortable with the uncomfortable and songs to play at our funerals.

    Please visit: www.chooseyourattitude.com

    49 min
  • Schrödinger’s Gig - with Alex Reardon and Cory Fitzgerald

    with Alex Reardon and Cory FitzGerald - Design Partners at Silent House Productions

    On this episode we discuss the benefits of belonging to a firm, paychecks, Insurance, how to divvy up responsibilities, collaborating with other designers, the pros and cons of having an agent, maintaining creativity during dry spells and managing expectations.

    Please visit: http://www.silent-house.com/

    28 min

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Stage and Theatrical Lighting in the modern world.