LIGHT TALK Episode 258 - "The Best of Light Talk - Marc Brickman"
In this "Best of Light Talk" episode of LIGHT TALK (originally aired on January 20, 2020), the Lumen Brothers interview\xa0production\xa0designer, producer, director, and\xa0legendary rock n' roll lighting designer, Marc Brickman.
Join David, Marc, Stan, and \xa0Steve as they pontificate about: Designing in the moment; The theatrical nature of Marc's designs; Bruce Springsteen and how to be spontaneous; Wild Syncs; Lighting without time-code; David\xa0Byrne and the artistic connection; Jazz and staying in the groove; How technology affected Marc's design career; Moving lights in X,Y,Z axis; Watching the laser table burn; "Look at the Fader"... \xa0Some of the most effective lighting moments come from mistakes; Keeping your eyes open for opportunity; Rediscovering the mystery; The myth of big LED screens; Managing expectations; Who is\xa0afraid of the dark?; The negative space between the light; "Once Upon a Dream"; Landing the Pink\xa0Floyd "The Wall" gig;\xa0Using Telescans as overhead projectors; The iconic giant Division Bell Tour mirror ball; Marc's personal night club below the Floyd mixing desk; Marc's battle with his neighbors; Present artistic projects; Tactical\xa0Manoeuvre; the Empire State Building installation; The brilliant Genesis "The Way We Walk Tour" design; The Golden Age of Rock n'\xa0Roll Design; and Yoda Advice to students of\xa0lighting design.\xa0
Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.