Summary: <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> This week on the Podcast we have our Q+A Tuesday! Join us as we take questions from listeners just like you and help walk them through to the thought process of their situation. <br> <br> <br> <br> If you have a question you would like to share be sure to submit it here: <a href="https://www.learnstagelighting.com/contact/">Contact Form</a> and there will be an option to allow you to leave your voice message. <br> <br> <br> <br> If you’re new here and you’re not sure how or where to get started with your lighting be sure to take this <a href="http://learnstagelighting.com/quiz">Quiz</a> and I will send you a Guide based on your answers to help get you pointed in the right direction. <br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="http://learnstagelighting.com/quiz">How to Begin with Lighting Quiz</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Main Segment (3:36)<br> <br> <br> <br> I’d like to mention the sponsor of the show, <a href="https://learnstagelighting.com/labs">Learn Stage Lighting Labs</a>. If you like what you hear and you’ve enjoyed our videos I want to encourage you to check <a href="https://learnstagelighting.com/labs">Learn Stage Lighting Labs</a>. It’s everything we offer on the site and so much more. <br> <br> <br> <br> It offers in-depth courses, step by step tutorials, forums, and access to myself as well as other members. If this is something you might be interested in be sure to check it out! <br> <br> <br> <br> Chris (3:42) First of all, I would like to say that this is the best lighting website and podcast I have found. I am a teenager who wants to become a lighting designer and operator for concerts. I can operate a couple of systems but what I would like to know is how do I begin getting into this industry. Such as getting gigs, working for a production company, and so on and so forth. Also, what can I do to advance in this industry (other than being personable, respectful, and reliable)? Such as learning new systems, buy consoles, etc. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. <br> <br> <br> <br> One of the things I’ve with others that were hesitant working with someone under 18 is the struggle with labor laws. Most companies don’t want to have to go through that. <br> <br> <br> <br> I would suggest going through your school so that it feels more legitimate and going to the companies that you want to work for. Let them know that you want to intern with them. You’ll start with the labor but then you also get to be around those who manage the consoles and audio.<br> <br> <br> <br> Working hard in the summer is another way to go as well. I know most kids take time off in the summer but you can take this opportunity to work hard and stand out in front of the others.<br> <br> <br> <br> I wouldn’t recommend purchasing a console at this time. Just focus on learning and working in the field first. <br> <br> <br> <br> Gabriel (9:39) I delved into lighting this past year as an assistant to a lighting technician in a theatre. I am currently thinking to get myself some basic setup to start off with lighting live shows as a hobby. Anything from gigs and (disco) parties – lasers will most definitely be one of the fixtures which I will get. However, I’m having trouble in choosing which actual DMX controller to get my hands on. At first, I was almost certain that DMXis together with Show Buddy Active is the way to go (considering visuals can also be integrated), just until I read more about Show Express and the Xpress-512 controller.<br> <br> <br> <br> Which of the two setups would you recommend? As I said, my main goal is to actually sit back during a live show and control the lights to the music, including live gigs (where actual songs may be conducted differently than how they would be preset before the show). Looking forward to hearing your opinion.
