In this episode of Light Talk, the Lumen Brothers interview product developer, designer, programmer, and educator, Tom Littrell. Join lighting designers and educators Steve Woods (SMU), Stan Kaye (University of Florida), David Jacques (California State University Long Beach), and Littrell as they pontificate about: changing rock 'n' roll lighting history; the "English Invasion"; moving from par cans to Vari-Lites; the "Whah" moment; selling the Vari-Lite idea to Genesis; early Vari-Lite growing pains; being the first live programmer for Vari-Lite; the birth of the programmer/designer; missing the Artisan; developing the ETC Source Four LED; the future development of LED fixtures; the genesis of the Vari-Lite student training program; Fred Foster supporting students instead of throwing parties; the things universities should be teaching in their lighting programs; what Jim Waits and Tom were doing in the back of the tour bus; being well-treated and respected by the band; the fog machine; and sage advice for student lighting designers and technicians.
Join the Lumen Brothers for a live taping and toss out questions and topics at LDI2019 on Saturday, November 23 from 4:30-5:30pm.