The Learn Stage Lighting Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Burnout frequently occurs in the entertainment sector, with excessive work often cited as the primary cause, but is that true?

How can one navigate through this challenging phase and ensure self-care while working in this industry? 

We take a look at some new products from DVS and Onyx v4.10

Chapters:

00:57 Introduction

02:10 Our topic for today

03:10 What causes burnout?

04:14 Are long working hours the main cause of burnout

04:59 JP’s opinion on burnout and what has caused him to burnout

07:19 Taking a look at burnout caused by unrealistic expectations you place on yourself.

08:27 Keep yourself physically healthy

09:42 Our recommendations on getting out of the burnout phase

•  Making sure you have people outside of your daily life that can help you get back on track.

11:20 Try to be honest with yourself about the problem so that you can determine how to resolve it

12:03 Our thoughts on the new Onyx version 4.10

12:35 What are some of the new features in Onyx?

14:26 Our favorite new features in the new version of Onyx

•  Dylos BPM Sync
•  NDI Input

18:52 Networking plays a larger role in lighting than ever before

19:33 Backup Lighting Consoles and why they are important

21:35 A new LED Wall from DVS

31:39 Closing

Links:

DVS Optic E: https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com/search?q=Optic+E&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

Download Onyx Here: https://support.obsidiancontrol.com/Content/Support/Downloads.htm

Buy Onyx Gear Here: https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com/search?q=onyx&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

Visit our sites/channels here: 

Learn Stage Lighting Gear https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com

Learn Stage Lighting: https://learnstagelighting.com/about/ 

Learn Stage Lighting Labs: https://www.learnstagelightinglabs.com 

Learn Onyx - Learn Stage Lighting YouTube: https://youtube.com/@LearnOnyx-LearnStageLighting

Learn Stage Video and LED Walls YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnStageVideoandLEDWalls

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnStageLighting/featured

 

Requests, Ideas or Topics for the Podcast can be sent to questions@learnstagelighting.com

The Cat's out the bag, the new fixture from Martin is a LED version of the Mac Viper! We look at some new fixtures from Ayrton, ADJ, ETC and some innovating gear from Mega-Lite!

Chapters:

00:56 Introduction

01:45 New fixtures at Prolight & Sound

01:56 New Ayrton Kyalami

02:45 Discussing the Kyalami

05:10 The Martin Mac Viper xIP

05:20 Discussing the Viper

05:54 How IP ratings work

08:14 Is the Viper 1100 Watt or 760 Watt?

09:41 What do we like about Martin?

10:02 You can control the Viper with NFC

12:15 The ETC ColorSource Par Jr

13:21 What we like about this fixture

14:55 Do you always gain running fixtures in an extended mode?

15:57 The ADJ Electra Pix

16:03 How long does it take to ship fixtures after launch?

16:45 Taking a look at the ADJ Electra PIX

17:10 Background LED’s

18:35 The floor stand is a bit different

19:04 Capture Celebrates 30 years in the industry

20:03 Talking about trackers and follow spot systems.

25:22 New lights from Mega-Lite

30:23 A Lighting Console from Mega-Lite

31:50 Closing

Links:

•  Ayrton Kyalami Fixture
•  ETC ColorSource Par Junior
•  The ADJ Electra Pix
•  Mega-Lite Gear

 

Visit our sites/channels here:

Learn Stage Lighting Gear https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com

Learn Stage Lighting: https://learnstagelighting.com/about/ 

Learn Stage Lighting Labs: https://www.learnstagelightinglabs.com 

Learn Onyx - Learn Stage Lighting YouTube: https://youtube.com/@LearnOnyx-LearnStageLighting

Learn Stage Video and LED Walls YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnStageVideoandLEDWalls

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnStageLighting/featured

 

Requests, Ideas or Topics for the Podcast can be sent to questions@learnstagelighting.com

We often encounter stage that have no depth, sometimes they are extremely wide. How do you make the stage look deeper? In this episode will give you some tips and talk about some products that can help you achieve this! 

 

Chapters:

00:58 Introduction

02:29 Lighting When Your Stage Has No Depth

03:32 What is a Flex Stand?

06:35 No stage depth? What do we do?

06:55 Use Flex Stands or similar

8:40 Use backlight

11:32 Use fixtures that cover a lot of space

15:36 You can also use Pixel Strips

16:56 Closing remarks

 

 LINKS:

 

Gamma Pixels Strips: https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last&pf_t_category=Pixel&pf_v_vendor=GAMMA+LED+Vision&q=Gamma+pixel+strips

Eliminator Frost FX Bar: https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com/products/frost-fx-bar-rgbw

Chauvet Colorband Pix-M:  https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com/search?q=colorband+pix+m

Flex stand https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com/products/flexstand

 

Visit our sites/channels here:

Learn Stage Lighting Gear https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com

Learn Stage Lighting: https://learnstagelighting.com/about/ 

Learn Stage Lighting Labs: https://www.learnstagelightinglabs.com 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnStageLighting/featured

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