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CSL Webinar: Green Is A Number

The webinar Green Is A Number is now on Youtube. Audio is also on our podcast feed.

Thanks to Richard Cadena and James Bedell for taking the time to talk with us.

Show Notes

Originally broadcast May 9, 2012

How do you measure the environmental impact of a light fixture? There are many ways to look at it, starting with the light output compared to the energy input. But that’s just the beginning. Take a quick trip through the green valley of sustainable lighting including best practices for lessening the environmental impact of your lighting designs.

About The Presenters:

Richard Cadena

Richard Cadena is the author of several books for the production professional, including Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician, Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving Light, Lighting Design for Modern Houses of Worship, and Focus on Lighting Technology. He is a 24 year veteran of the entertainment lighting industry and he has a background in electronics and electrical engineering.

His work experience includes stints with two of the world’s largest automated lighting manufacturers and he has designed lighting systems for tours, theatre, and permanent installations. He is also the technical editor for PLASA Media, an Authorized WYSIWYG Trainer, and freelance lighting designer. He is proficient in WYSIWYG, LD Assistant, and Vectorworks and he teaches classes in lighting, electricity, and control systems. His training seminars and webinars are renowned for their humor and creativity and are among the most popular in the industry.

James Bedell

James Bedell is a lighting designer based in New York City. Bedell has lit productions for Pace University, Off and Off-Off Broadway theater and dance companies, and has earned a SpotlightOn award for best lighting design.

Today Bedell is focused on lighting architectural spaces including corporate headquarters, restaurants and retail locations. He is the founder of Build2Sustain, a consultancy dedicated to making the business case for sustainable design in commercial spaces.

Bedell is the owner and principal designer of JPB Lighting.

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CSL Webinar: Green Is A Number

Our next webinar is lined up. On May 9th we’ll host Green Is A Number with Richard Cadena and James Bedell.

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Green Is A Number
May 9, 3pm EST

How do you measure the environmental impact of a light fixture? There are many ways to look at it, starting with the light output compared to the energy input. But that’s just the beginning. Take a quick trip through the green valley of sustainable lighting including best practices for lessening the environmental impact of your lighting designs.

Points to be discussed include:

  • Memory consoles changed the way shows were cued and lit.
  • Automated lighting changed the way shows look.
  • DMX512 changed the way consoles are run.
  • LEDs changed the way shows are colored.
  • Media servers changed the way video is controlled.
  • Networking is changing the way shows are built.
  • RDM will change the way shows are tech’d.
  • Technology is changing everything in the live event production industry.

What’s coming in the future? New technology. Hang on for the ride of your light.

Please join us for this discussion and more, May 9, 3pm EST.

About The Presenters

Richard Cadena

Richard Cadena

Richard Cadena is the author of several books for the production professional, including Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician, Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving Light, Lighting Design for Modern Houses of Worship, Focus on Lighting Technology. He is a 24 year veteran of the entertainment lighting industry and he has a background in electronics and electrical engineering.

His work experience includes stints with two of the world’s largest automated lighting manufacturers and he has designed lighting systems for tours, theatre, and permanent installations. He is also the technical editor for PLASA Media, an Authorized WYSIWYG Trainer, and freelance lighting designer. He is proficient in WYSIWYG, LD Assistant, and Vectorworks and he teaches classes in lighting, electricity, and control systems. His training seminars and webinars are renowned for their humor and creativity and are among the most popular in the industry.

James Bedell

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James Bedell is a lighting designer based in New York City. Bedell has lit productions for Pace University, Off and Off-Off Broadway theater and dance companies, and has earned a SpotlightOn award for best lighting design.

Today Bedell is focused on lighting architectural spaces including corporate headquarters, restaurants and retail locations. He is the founder of Build2Sustain, a consultancy dedicated to making the business case for sustainable design in commercial spaces.

Bedell is the owner and principal designer of JPB Lighting.

Multicable and the Environment

Creative Stage Lighting President George B. Studnicky III shares some thoughts regarding CSL’s environmental stance and Dura-Flex cable.

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Health, safety, and the protection of the environment have always been critically important to us here at Creative Stage Lighting. It is our attachment to these principles even after 33 years that has provided us the roadmap to all we do.

When we initially designed the Dura-Flex line of multicables back in 1998 we knew we wanted to produce a cable that was flexible, durable, and had the most safety approvals of any cable in the entertainment industry. We identified multiple materials that not only exceeded the UL requirement but had very robust UL, oil, and alkaline-resistance properties.

We quickly realized we did not want to use talc as the slipping agent and went with paper-tape instead. This keeps technicians who handle Dura-Flex multicable from being exposed to talc. This is key as we believe talc can be an irritant to the eyes, sinus, and respiratory systems for some individuals.

We are proud to be one of the first, if not the first, manufacturer in our industry to produce an RoHS compliant product back in the fall of 2004. Today, Dura-Flex is also REACH compliant.

Creative’s effort and union has been to provide you with what we believe to be the best choice. It remains to be our pleasure to serve you as your innovative and trusted supplier.