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Sunday, December 8
 

10:30am PST

Harmony in Light: Navigating the Contrasts of Live Production and Construction Lighting
Sunday December 8, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am PST
In this insightful presentation, our exploration aims to reveal the nuanced distinctions between two pivotal domains: entertainment lighting and architectural lighting. The primary goal is to unravel the distinctive characteristics, challenges, and creative considerations that define each sector. By comprehending the unique requirements of production lighting and architectural installations, participants will gain valuable insights into the dynamic nature of lighting design, fostering a deeper understanding of the sectors, including product differences, personnel requirements, ways to market, and how to successfully merge the two where appropriate.

Topics: Enhanced Understanding of Distinctive Verticals; Insights into Sector-Specific Variations; Deeper Knowledge of Product Differences; Holistic Insight into Industry Dynamics
Speakers
avatar for Amy D. Lux

Amy D. Lux

Principal Designer, LoboLux
Amy D Lux is a lighting systems design consultant and graphic designer who presents on topics including dynamic lighting and controls, and develops educational materials for specifiers, contractors, and end users. She has been a moderator, panel speaker, and presenter for conferences... Read More →
Sunday December 8, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am PST
W205

11:30am PST

From Stage To Convention Center
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
Trade Show Exhibition work could represent an important career trajectory for lighting, audio, and media entertainment professionals. Part theater, rock & roll touring, and experiential environment design, trade show exhibition lighting and production is big business. From big pharma to consumer electronics, to kitchen and bath shows, Available Light, has been at the forefront of this activity for over 30 years. This session will be a deep dive into our process and the technology they deploy, oftentimes on a massive scale.
Speakers
avatar for Steven Rosen

Steven Rosen

President and Creative Director, Available Light
It was Steven’s interest in applying theatrical lighting techniques to alternative environments that led to his 1992 founding of experiential lighting design firm, Available Light.In hundreds of projects across the globe, his passion for light and design spans commercial & educational... Read More →
avatar for Bill Kadra

Bill Kadra

Managing Principal, Hanover Studio, Available Light
Bill Kadra, managing principal of Available Light’s Trade Show Division, is an esteemed figure in the trade show industry. On well over a thousand projects, he has delivered lighting design, production, and project management services across North America and internationally for... Read More →
avatar for Lindsay Duval

Lindsay Duval

Associate, Available Light
Lindsay Duval began her journey in lighting design and production working on live performances and special events at Mohegan Sun Casino, where she discovered her passion for creating captivating illuminations. Since joining Available Light, she has excelled in the firm’s Trade Show... Read More →
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
W205

1:30pm PST

Lighting Up the Facade of the Gershwin Theatre: Theatrical Drama in an Architectural Setting
Sunday December 8, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
A Case Study: Architectural Lighting  
The Paramount Group and MdeAS architects asked design one lighting to aid in the lighting of the two facade walls in the Broadway district in New York's Times Square. Simple, bold choices, with an eye on clean lines and a modern look, brought this gorgeous project together. Join lighting designer Christien Methot as he goes through the design and installation process of this wonderfully challenging project.


Speakers
avatar for Christien Methot

Christien Methot

Founder/Principal Designer, Design One
I am a lighting designer specializing in architecture and entertainment. Since 1996, my firm Design One Lighting has partnered with a wide array of clients such as RXR, MdeAS Architects, the US Open, Oscar de la Renta, Duggal Visual Solutions, Sage Realty Group, and so many more... Read More →
Sunday December 8, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
W205
 
Monday, December 9
 

10:30am PST

Architecture + Entertainment = Architainment: The Burgeoning Phenomena of Experiential Environments
Monday December 9, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PST
With on-demand streaming services, immersive video games, and mesmerizing virtual reality platforms, staying home, alone, in the dark has never been more seductive. While humans are inherently social creatures, producers and designers have discovered that creating extraordinary architectural attractions that encourage human interaction is a successful strategy for enticing people to venture out and gather. In this session, we will explore the rapid growth in the application of entertainment lighting techniques across many architectural genres, including retail, museum exhibition, and commercial architecture.
Speakers
avatar for Steven Rosen

Steven Rosen

President and Creative Director, Available Light
It was Steven’s interest in applying theatrical lighting techniques to alternative environments that led to his 1992 founding of experiential lighting design firm, Available Light.In hundreds of projects across the globe, his passion for light and design spans commercial & educational... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PST
W205

11:30am PST

Fish Poop, Fake Skylights, and Explosion Proof Fixtures, Oh My! Navigating The Currents in Exhibit Lighting Design
Monday December 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
Available Light is a pioneer in creating experiential environments for museum exhibition. By presenting several case studies of premier work, they reveal their process from concept to the application of lighting layers to specific details integrating lighting in architecture. Budgeting, mockups, and the art of aiming and programming will all be explored.
Speakers
avatar for Matt Zelkowitz

Matt Zelkowitz

Managing Principal, Boston Studio, Available Light
Matt Zelkowitz, managing principal of Available Light’s Boston Studio, brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career focused on crafting lighting solutions for both architectural and museum exhibit projects. For 20+ years he has worked to integrate theatrical lighting... Read More →
avatar for Ted Mather

Ted Mather

Managing Principal, NYC Studio, Available Light
Ted Mather, managing principal of Available Light’s NYC Studio, has positioned his career at the intersection of theatrical, entertainment, and architectural lighting. His dramatic flair and technical expertise merge seamlessly to create striking, dynamic environments and state-of-the-art... Read More →
avatar for Hamilton Smith

Hamilton Smith

Senior Associate, Available Light
Before joining the Available Light team, Hamilton Smith made his mark across the country with an impressive range of projects, spanning opera, theatre, film, events, and immersive experiences. These days, he enthusiastically undertakes high-profile museum and architectural projects... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
W205

1:30pm PST

"Feel the Light" LDI Film Premiere
Monday December 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
LDI premiere and post-premiere discussion of the 20-minute film, Feel The Light, directed by lighting designer Christien Methot, who has discovered some wonderfully common themes over his 30-year career. The film will be followed by a discussion about the art & discipline of lighting design with Christien Methot and Tony®, Hewes, and Bass Award winning lighting designer Jeff Croiter.



Speakers
avatar for Christien Methot

Christien Methot

Founder/Principal Designer, Design One
I am a lighting designer specializing in architecture and entertainment. Since 1996, my firm Design One Lighting has partnered with a wide array of clients such as RXR, MdeAS Architects, the US Open, Oscar de la Renta, Duggal Visual Solutions, Sage Realty Group, and so many more... Read More →
avatar for Jeff Croiter

Jeff Croiter

Lighting Designer, Jeff Croiter Lighting Design
Jeff Croiter is an award winning New York based lighting designer with over 30 years of experience working on Broadway, off Broadway, regional theatre, opera, dance, special events, touring productions, restaurants, and film and television.He has received Tony, Hewes, and Bass awards... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
W205

3:00pm PST

From Lobby to Legend: How Great Wolf Lodge Transformed Lobbies into Dynamic Show Spaces
Monday December 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
In June 2023 BRC was proud to open the first of a whole new phase of location-based signature attractions for Great Wolf Lodge Perryville, called The Legend of Luna—a lovely fable about a young adolescent wolf who longs to find her place in the world. Every evening just before bedtime, the Grand Lobby is magically transformed into an immersive storytelling space.
 
Join the project’s creative and technical leads — Edward Hodge of BRC Imagination Arts, Manny Treeson of NYXdesign, and Kurt Schnable of Clearwing Group — for a discussion on how they developed and used immersive media, a signature 24 hour score & audio soundscape, integrated lighting, generative design tools, and complex control logic to turn otherwise ordinary, pass-through public spaces, like hotel lobbies, into immersive, storied places of wonder and magic.
 
Key Takeaways:
  • Learn how the creative team was able to conceal show technology within architectural forms, hiding technology until the exact moment when these pieces become theatrical elements
  • Discover how generative video tools allowed for full immersion, seamlessly blending the rendered animation and the immersive design elements, including real-time manipulation of Notchblocks via the lighting console.
  • How the design team crafted a living and evolving lobby environment that flowed with the natural circadian rhythm of the day, allowing flexibility for daytime events and holiday overlays.
  • How the creative and tech teams scaled and adapted the design for installation in multiple Great Wolf Lodge lobby spaces, each with its own unique immersive, environmental, and design considerations.
 
Moderators
avatar for Maya Guice

Maya Guice

Director of Strategy, BRC Imagination Arts
 Maya Guice is the director of strategy at BRC Imagination Arts, which partners with brands including Diageo, Ford, and NASA to translate brand and cultural stories into transformative, human experiences. Maya co-develops and oversees the short and long-term marketing, positioning... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Manny Treeson

Manny Treeson

Lighting Designer & Technologist, NYXDesign
Emanuel Treeson is a founding partner and principal at NYXdesign. Over the course of 30 years as a lighting designer, Treeson has gained recognition for his remarkable vision for use of lighting within themed architecture and large-scale special events. He had created dozens of visually... Read More →
avatar for Edward Hodge

Edward Hodge

Vice President, Creative & Innovation, BRC Imagination Arts
Edward Hodge is Vice President Creative and Innovation at BRC Imagination Arts where he brings his award-winning ingenuity and innovation to some of the largest brand, cultural and entertainment projects around the world. For over two decades, he’s worked as a creative designer... Read More →
avatar for Kurt Schnabel

Kurt Schnabel

System Design Engineer, Clearwing Systems Integration
An experienced designer with thirty years of industry experience, Kurt Schnabel provides integrated lighting solutions for themed attractions, architectural installations, and exhibitions. Kurt oversees the design, specification, and sales of customized and bespoke systems, and consults... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
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