Eric Cornwell: master of software and lighting design

Eric has had a long and distinguished lighting design career, working everywhere from Broadway to Beijing, in disciplines ranging from theater to dance to opera to permanent installations.  Join your host Jason Marin as we discuss the art, business, and life of lighting design, talk about technology's place in the industry, and take a look at some of Eric's work over the years.

Eric joined the industry at a pivotal time, as the lighting business was growing increasingly dependent on computer technology.  By designing and coding software that would help him do his job as lighting designer, Eric joined the first wave of developers serving the lighting industry.  You can learn more about his software products at his company’s site, West Side Systems.

We also discussed some other interesting projects Eric has under way, including Virtual Magic Sheet, an open-source software product which displays live lighting control information in a visual layout that users design to their own needs.

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Matt DeLong, a Rosco product manager and much more

Have you ever wondered about how a product goes from an idea in a user's mind or an inventor's imagination to something you can have shipped overnight, anywhere in the world?  Join your host Jason Marin as he and co-host Theresa Unfried of TAJ Event Productions talk with Matt DeLong from Rosco Laboratories.

We discussed product development and manufacturing, how users can influence what products and features manufacturers focus on, safety on stage and on set, and the changes in the business that have resulted from increased investment.

We talked about Rosco, its recent merger with GAM, and how they can help designers and technicians solve problems.  We also discussed atmosphere effects, how they are developed, and what was done to increase reliability on Rosco's new line of them.

In addition, Matt is an independent lighting designer, and we talked about how he fits that in the schedule along with his work at Rosco and his family.

Chris McMeen, an account executive with a passion for theater

Chris came from a theatrical household, and has had a long history with lighting and production rentals throughout the Northeast.  He started the Metro NY Christie Lites shop, and from there helps his theatrical, television, and event clients make their productions happen.

Join your host Jason Marin and his co-host RJ Sinischalchi as we talk about the importance of client education, the intricate relationships of manufacturers and dealers, the state of the lighting rental business, and how Chris' love of theater drove his desire to help lighting designers and their teams meet their goals.

Guy Smith: designer, programmer, producer

It's a long way from being a professional therapist in Boston to lighting a dance party on the top deck of a 5400 person crusie ship.  Join your host Jason Marin and co-host Theresa Unfried of TAJ Event Productions as we talk with Guy of Guy Smith Productions and Free Radical Design.

We discussed programming dance events, designing on cruise ships, becoming a producer, and working internationally.   We also talked about his company, how it became what it is and what's next for it, and how he became one of the most sought-after designer/programmers in the business.