LIGHT TALK Episode 476 - "The Carnival of Wonders - Our Conversation with Chris Lose"

LIGHT TALK Episode 476 - "The Carnival of Wonders - Our Conversation with Chris Lose"

May 19, 2026 · 47 min · Season 10 · Episode 476

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with Lighting Director Chris Lose, discussing his experiences and insights in the lighting industry.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister interview Lighting Director and Programmer Chris Lose. Join Chris, Ellen, Dennis, Steve, and David, as they discuss: A tribute to David Goodman; Coming up... The National Design Portfolio Review and Design Showcase West; Falling for the pretty girl in High School; Getting started with "The Carnival of Wonders"; Working at Varilite; The best bunk on the bus on the Pearl Jam Tour; Working with Journey; Learning how to program; Working at The Joint in Las Vegas; Designing the Circle Bar; Chris' console of choice; Consoles in the garage; Communicating with designers; How programmers speak to a complex console; How AI can help the programmer/console interface; "It's not AI that's going to take our jobs, it's the Designer/Programmer/Operator who understands AI better than you who is going to take your job!"; What the Lighting Director's job on the Journey Tour is responsible for; Busking vs. Time Coding and Live Operation; Dealing with the Work/Life balance while on tour; Busking... Playing Jazz instead of Classical; and "It's not about the gear, it's about the people." Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ellen Lampert-Greaux, Dennis Size, Steve Woods, David Jacques

Guest: Chris Lose

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Varilite, Pearl Jam, Journey

Books & works: The Carnival of Wonders

Places: Las Vegas

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