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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.

Dodging Doom In The Live Event Industry

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Audio from the Dodging Doom webinar is now in our podcast feed. You can watch the full video on Youtube.

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Webinar: Dodging Doom in the Live Event Industry

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On February 10th we’re hosting a new webinar titled Dodging Doom in the Live Event Industry. We welcome back Richard Cadena to host. He’ll talk about some of the ways you can stay ahead in the live event industry and how to build your career.

Like all our webinars this is free to all.

Full details below.

Dodging Doom in the Live Event Industry

Thursday, February 10, 3:30pm EST

Today’s Entertainment Lighting marketplace is more competitive than ever before. Whether you’re just starting out or so busy you’re trying to keep up it helps to learn valuable skills to survive this fast-paced, ever-changing industry and grow your career.

In this CSL webinar we sit down with Richard Cadena (AKA Swami Candela) to discuss how to get the most out of our careers in the entertainment lighting trenches and what it takes to stand apart from the crowd.

About The Presenter

RichardCadena

Richard Cadena is an author, freelance lighting designer, and the editor of Projection, Lights and Staging News. His latest book is Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician and Technician.

He is an ETCP Recognized Trainer, an ETCP Certified Entertainment Electrician, and a member of the Technical Standards Committee of the Entertainment Services Technology Association.

The Future of the Live Event and Performing Arts Production Industry

Richard Cadena author, ETCP certified trainer, and editor of PLSN Magazine, takes a look at upcoming technologies, how they will change the event production industry, and what you can do to take control of your own career.

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