Don’t Be Like Pine Box
Chris Lose takes a fun look at how to avoid being efficient, responsive and client-centric as he recounts a recent rehearsal studio experience that left him bemused why others don’t offer similar accommodations.
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All the Time
Chris Lose’s answer to “how much time do you need to program the show?” is always “All the time.” He breaks down why getting all the time that is available lets him ensure that the lighting is as good as it can affordably look.
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Old Mensch Musings
This month Chris Lose muses on the recent loss of Nook Schoenfeld, who he considered a mentor. Lose took over the LD-at-Large column from Schoenfeld and now uses it to “share some nuggets of wisdom that shaped my career and pay homage to a great man.”
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What Happened to Roger & Me?
This month Chris Lose looks into the future of production and sees the coming of our algorithmic overlords where the human element is replaced by timecode, computers, and algorithms.
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Lighting in the Digital Age
LD Chris Lose takes a look at how the digital age is changing the job market for our industry. With the need for a “survival of the adaptable” outlook he discusses how to learn to retrain our brains to thrive in the modern world and our evolving industry.
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Looking at Numbers, Listening to Music
LD Chris Lose writes about taking over a show as Lighting Director and his methods of getting up to speed on the design, the music and the programming, to get both his mind and body into the ‘flow state’.
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LD at Large: How Many Hats Can You Wear Successfully?
Chris Lose discusses the considerations of wearing multiple hats while out on tour. Are you going to be stretched too thin? Are they taking advantage of you? Here are the pros and cons to think about before saying yes or no.
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A Big Dream on a Little Tour
Chris Lose looks on the bright side of touring life, taking us through a day of gratitude for all the little things that make a big difference on tour.
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Unpaid Labor
Chris Lose wants to open a dialogue on unpaid labor in the industry. As demand is high for labor at the same time that budgets are tight, people are being asked to chip in a little extra. But where do we draw the line between being a team player and being taken advantage of on a show?
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Is the Touring Life for You?
Chris Lose notes the four times he’s taken the exit ramp from a life on the road, only to have once again hit the highway for another tour. As such, he can speak about the pros and cons with the voice of experience.
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Why Color Choice Matters
Our minds are powerful. These mammalian brains can use non-physical forces to make us physically feel better or worse. The way we perceive the external… Read More »Why Color Choice Matters
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