LIGHT TALK Episode 320 - "It's Really Weird What We Do… A Conversation with Mikael Kangas"

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers welcome lighting designer and Lighting and Projections Design Coordinator for the Canadian Opera Company, Mikael  Kangas, to the show!   Join Mikael, Steve, Stan, and David, as they pontificate about: The roles of the Lighting Coordinator at Class A opera companies; The process of remounting the lighting for large scale opera productions; Considering what equipment to use as technology changes over the years; Using the EOS spreadsheet view when considering equipment choices;  Color considerations when updating to new fixtures; What skills you need to have to land a job as a Lighting and Projections Design Coordinator;  A detailed explanation of using "Moving Light Assistant" to accurately remount moving light presets; The state of the theatrical lighting industry for young designers in Canada; Working with multiple designers with multiple personalities; Humerous moments of self-awareness at the production table; and Advice for young lighting designers.   Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.