LD-at-Large Podcast

with Herrick Goldman - Lighting Designer Owner of HGLD and Principal Designer at Evoke Collaborative

On the is episode we discuss broadway vs rock n roll, how best to help out during self isolation, the difference between corporate art and personal art, art for arts sake, emotion through lighting, artistic collaborations, OSHA 30, talented technicians, his inspiration to get into the industry, medical emergencies and booze cruising.

Please visit: evokecollaborative.com and hglightingdesign.com

with Mike Graham - Education, Engagement and Product Manager at CHAUVET Professional

On this episode we discuss product demos, shootouts, networking, eco-friendly fixtures and how to ethically convince lighting designers how to use our respective products.

with Robb Jibson - Production Designer at so midwest, inc.

On this episode we discuss alternate streams of income while touring, working as a freelancer and as a company, getting an LLC vs. Incorporating, social distancing rebound tactics, virtual loading docks and good business tactics.

Please visit: http://somidwest.com/wp/

with Kevin “Deuce” Christopher - Production and Lighting Designer of Deuce Designs

On this episode we discuss eating healthy on the road, traveling with family, bringing the family to a show, parenting from the other side of the globe, having a loyal band to work for, after show food trucks, the Journey 2020 tour, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and what he will be doing during self isolation

with Parnelli Award winning Lighting Director Tony Caporale - Lighting Designer, Programmer, Director at Infinitus Vox

On this episode we discuss working for an up and coming artist, Billie Eilish, separating home life from touring life, FaceTiming with kids, proper family etiquette on the road, touring as a parent, what he is learning during the self isolation, getting ready for the rebound, Vectorworks and supporting a family from the road.

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

with Meagan Metcalf - Production + Lighting Design at Meagan Metcalf Productions, LLC

On this episode we discuss what she will be doing with our down time, designing from a rural place as compared to a big city, designing a show and handing it off to a director, recreating looks for the same song on new tours, finding fresh inspiration and resources for keeping busy and managing stress and anxiety during the down time.

Please visit:

http://www.meaganmetcalf.com/ and https://www.livefromnowhere.org/

with Jeff Ravitz - Lighting Designer and Founding Partner at Intensity Advisors, LLC

On this episode we discuss what Jeff is doing during the downtime, how to envision the rebound from social distancing, tips and tricks to balancing a front wash, how to ring out a spotlight, how he manages expectations with a client, writing his book, television lighting and the environmental concerns of lighting.

Please visit: https://intensityadvisors.com/

with Lighting Designer Chris Reade - KYVA Design, LLC

On this episode we discussed lighting partnerships, touring as a parent, taxation, moving to a new town and looking for clients, sharing macros, open source training, the Las Vegas industry, strip clubs and technology.

Please visit: http://www.chrisreade.com/

with Brandon Walton - Lighting Designer at the recently closed Hard Rock Hotel and soon to be Virgin Hotel.

On this episode we discussed changing from the Hard Rock Hotel to Virgin, how Las Vegas is being affected, being a house LD and connecting with the industry gig after gig

with Steven Douglas - Lighting Production Designer

On this episode we discussed loyalty within bands including The Killers, how he got into the industry, directing and designing, collaborating as a designer/director with other designers, The Killers tour, the Aerosmith residency and self isolation in Dublin.

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