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• 3004 - How to not burn out and look after yourself, New Products from DVS and Onyx v4.10

  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 [email protected]

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• 3003 - The Martin Mac Viper xIP, New Fixtures and some cool gear from Mega-Lite

  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 [email protected]

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• 3002 - From Planning to Execution you shows. New Gear from Martin and Do Hazers really affect your health?

  In this episode well be focusing on the Planning and Execution of your shows, we chat about some new Gear and if Chinese fixtures are worth it! Chapters: 00:57 Introduction/Welcome 01:21 What is our topic for this week? 01:44 Planning a show 02:21 David’s take on Planning a show 03:16 Some key things to remember when planning your show. 04:21 Why is it so important to do as much as possible ahead of time? 05:47 Power 06:55 Pre-Planning and Preparation 09:07 Should you attend rehearsals as a lighting tech? 09:46 How important is a lighting plot? 11:06 Writing down Ideas 12:03 Learning from other designers 12:29 A recent show David did 14:31 Working in sync with other departments 15:20 Have fun while doing your events and shows 16:19 Do Haze/Smoke machines affect your health? 20:10 Above AVL 21:15 The Martin Mac Viper returns full LED 25:09 Does more Lumens mean brighter? 27:07 The Martin Mac 2000 30:29 Are knock-off brands really that bad? 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 Learn Stage Lighting YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnStageLighting/featured Requests, Ideas or Topics for the Podcast can be sent to [email protected]

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• 3001 - New Co-Host, Artificial Intelligence in Stage Lighting and Laser-Source Fixtures

  In this episode we discuss some of our videos, AI in Stage Lighting and the industry and why Laser Source fixtures are becoming more popular. Chapters: 00:55 Welcome, and introducing our new co-host JP. 01:14 What has happened and where have we been since the last podcast that we had? 01:43 What happened to Crystal? 01:49 Who is JP? 02:17 Why will JP be doing our Podcasts? 02:49 Why did we decide to restart the podcast? 03:52 Where have we been the last few months? 04:12 Why did we make the DJ/EDM lighting videos Design DJ/EDM Lighting with Me Program and Playback DJ/EDM Lighting with Me 05:08 What makes lighting for EDM so different? 05:40 AI in Lighting AI Showoff: Twinkly Lightwall vs. MaestroDMX - Who is the winner? AI-Powered Lighting Revealed - Is it Just a FAD, or does it work? 05:51 Do we think lighting will become more computerized in the near future in terms of AI? 07:31 Where do we think AI will have an affect first in our industry. 07:49 What AI have we seen in the Audio part of our industry? 08:22 What do we think AI is going to look like? 10:15 Discussing the color mixing video How Do You Use Colors in Stage Lighting (Pt. 1) How Do You Use Colors in Stage Lighting (Pt. 2 - Programming Colors) 14:37 What is our prediction for the industry this year? 17:05 Taking a look at some new gear and what we saw at the most recent trade show we went to. 19:01 Talking about the new Vizra LED Wall 21:33 Buy Your Second LED Wall First 23:06 Can you use different size LED Panels together on the same controller? 24:51 Looking at laser-based fixtures 29:46 Closing 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 [email protected]

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• 2006 - MIDI vs OSC and what the future holds.

  What is OSC and MIDI? How can we use them to make our life and workspace a little easier in the lighting world? Chapters: 00:58 Introduction 01:16 Today’s Topic 03:37 NAMM and USITT 04:42 What is MIDI and how is it used? 08:39 How Crystal has used MIDI before 09:20 There’s more than one form of MIDI. 12:14 Is MIDI MSC and MIDI Timecode the same thing? 14:22 Modern MIDI don’t use MIDI cables anymore 15:14 Why is MDI not the best option for lighting? 18:00 What is OSC and what it is used for in lighting. 23:49 How long will we still use MIDI and OSC? 25:58 What else is there about OSC and MIDI. (General comments) 27:11 OSC or MIDI, which one should you use and why? 28:23 Closing Links: USITT Show: https://www.usitt.org/stage-expo NAMM Show: https://www.namm.org 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 Requests, Ideas or Topics for the Podcast can be sent to [email protected]

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