Imagine the relief of keeping just two essential things without the pressure to learn more. Some people would gladly pay a subscriber fee for that simplicity. The market is there for streamlined living. https://youtu.be/WhspMOaJdxg #subscriberfee #simplicity #marketdemand
Delicate Productions' founder, Chris "Smoother" Smythe, had an unbelievable path into the industry. He left school, joined the RAF, worked for Pan Am, then became a roadie for Flash with zero experience. His first gig was at Fairleigh Dickinson University, with absolute willingness to learn. Listen to Full Podcast: https://youtu.be/omCv5tqqZCM…
Many people still don't realize the vast amount of work that goes into live music. Anyone can attend a concert and identify ways they could contribute to the industry. The possibilities are endless! https://youtu.be/kwnY2tYRomU #livemusic #concert #musicindustry #careers #opportunity
Remember the Igloo in Pittsburgh? Some venues have improved over the years, like Red Rocks. It's a beautiful venue to see a show, but a horrible venue for the crew. https://youtu.be/QBEvyM34Kkc #Igloo #Pittsburgh #RedRocks #venue #crewlife
Marc recounts David Gilmour's decision to run the lights live during a show. He controlled the lights manually, making it a unique and memorable experience. The lighting director made it his last gig. https://youtu.be/rUmcBxDUgag #DavidGilmour #LiveLights #LightingDirector #ManualOperation #Music
Stadium gig met heavy rain, but the weatherproof kit kept performing. Gear that handles moisture and dust is essential for outdoor events. Variable CRI ensures color accuracy for broadcast or corporate needs. It adapts from CRI 70 to 93 for different camera looks.https://youtu.be/C5PTxp7E0O8 #stagegear #weatherproof #lighting #CRI #broadcast #corporate
Discover how a supportive leader and a collaborative team made incredible things happen. From stage managers to band members, they became a cohesive group that conquered the world together. https://youtu.be/Hinkw1w_oyQ #LinkinPark #teamwork #leadership #music #travel
Musicians on tour still make time for rehearsals. Artists use a QR code to sign up for sessions. The schedule revolves around everyone's availability. They find time even during meals. It's a revolving door of talent! Touring industry success comes from presence and persistence. Rachel shares how showing up and…
Data can be a tool to tell a story. Using data to pull emotion out of a situation allows for more objective decision-making. See how staging professionals leverage metrics to improve their process. https://youtu.be/WhspMOaJdxg #dataanalysis #businessintelligence #staging #businesstips
Replacing failed drivers in historic theaters used to be a Mission Impossible-style squeeze. The FDrive RX changes everything, putting all the guts in the rack and making it almost too easy. https://youtu.be/J3uj75Vd75g #theater #driver #FDriveRX #lighting #tech
The speaker transitions from working on the movie Bullet Train to becoming the key programmer on Obi-Wan Kenobi. This opportunity arrived at the perfect time. The gear list revealed current rack hogs were insufficient, requiring investment in HPUs.https://youtu.be/rUmcBxDUgag #BulletTrain #ObiWanKenobi #programmer #HPU #moviebusiness
Discover how Nashville's music business programs are helping students whose parents are in the industry. Touring Career Workshop is coming up in November. https://youtu.be/kwnY2tYRomU #Nashville #MusicBusiness #CareerWorkshop #MusicIndustry
David Lee Roth's tour demanded more lights than Van Halen. One person remembers a barrage of chrome PARs and the iconic 1984 sign. https://youtu.be/QBEvyM34Kkc #DavidLeeRoth #VanHalen #TourLights #EatEmAndSmile #1984 #Northlands
Ellen Lampert-Greaux is the creative director for Live Design and LDI, an annual conference and trade show for entertainment design and technology professionals. She was on the five-person team that founded LDI in 1988, and has produced the conference and worked on special events for the show since its debut,…
Focusing on others' success, even when it means personal sacrifice. The most important thing is what they're trying to create. Agreeing completely, it's an amazing point to end on.https://youtu.be/Hinkw1w_oyQ #success #sacrifice #helpingothers #outcome #creating
Some people only show respect to those in charge. It's amazing how some individuals manage to gain positions by flattering others. Giving someone enough rope, they will eventually hang themselves. https://youtu.be/Dpyzvc8WPFU #attention #respect #leadership #behavior
Exploring the business potential of conventions and events in the Fort Myers and Naples area. Discovering untapped opportunities and comparing them to smaller-scale events. It makes zero sense! https://youtu.be/WhspMOaJdxg #FortMyers #Naples #Events #Conventions #Business
The Paragon LT fixture impressed at LDI, exciting designers with its accessible design and creative tools. Its FX package includes gobo wheels, animation, prisms, frost, iris, and framing. It also runs quietly for noise-sensitive environments. https://youtu.be/C5PTxp7E0O8 #ParagonLT #LightingDesign #LDIshow #CreativeTools
Drive sales and earn major perks! Sell 8 tickets, and the event ticket is free. Promoters can optionally offer VIP upgrades or backstage access for top sellers. Enhance your experience and bring a bigger crew for free. Watch Podcast: https://youtu.be/7tF2hxEOoHk #geezersofgear #ETC #DelicateProductions #ArtistryInMotion #TicketFairy #eventtickets #promoter #VIPaccess #backstage
A career in sales offered flexibility and the ability to control income. Faced with two opportunities, the speaker chose a sales path, seeking a change and a way to control their earnings in a pre-internet job market. https://youtu.be/kwnY2tYRomU #sales #career #income #flexibility
Navigating a huge crowd where most fans don't speak English leads to a terrifying experience. Getting through the mob to the stage felt life-threatening as the performer was afraid to lose each other in the crush. https://youtu.be/QBEvyM34Kkc #crowd #concert #fanexperience #music #livemusic
One rack manages everything from high-end architectural lights to LED tape. Mix and match luminaires without high-voltage lines, perfect for schools, old buildings, and cruise ships. Creative lighting without constant electrician visits. https://youtu.be/J3uj75Vd75g #lighting #LED #architecture #design
An AI chatbot helps smaller businesses compete with larger ones, increasing profitability. This innovative tech acts as an equalizer, providing resources and capabilities that were once out of reach. It’s an exciting development! https://youtu.be/K3erZFyNJMI #AI #chatbot #smallbusiness #tech #innovation
The truck's contents weren't okay, but luckily, there have been no major road issues. They've resolved driver illnesses and avoided weather delays, working mostly with pros. Things happen, but they've been blessed.https://youtu.be/kwnY2tYRomU #trucking #roadlife #blessed #logistics #transportation #safetyfirst