A day as a lighting technician - VLOG - GIG LOG - LIGHTING GIG

Follow me on a regular day as a freelance lighting designer / operator.
Skip ahead a little to see the gig in the end. First four minutes is me driving around picking up equipment and what not.

[@rickvanhatten2295]

I love seeing the state of the art progressing to this point! I did lights back in the 60's and 70's and want to play with this stuff!

[@volumelux253]

Cool. Good times. Less is more sometimes. I often use parcans in smaller vanues when i have the power for the dimmers.

[@djhlsmusic]

Love this stuff dude, please do more! My only critique is personally I don't like a bunch of different colors that don't go together on at the same time, or quick color changes during a song. But that's just personal preference.

[@allison7612]

I’ve wanted to be a lighting technician since I was about 10 or 11 although I didn’t really know what is was called back then. Now I’m 14 and I started to research lighting design. I have so many ideas but I just need to learn exactly how to put them to use. This video just further solidifies my dream of being a lighting technician, thank you :)

[@parseccentric]

As someone who deeply appreciates light shows and thinks it is an art form with amazing potential, follow your dreams!!

[@jonothorne4621]

Ally, where do you live?

[@lars_geurts45]

Go and download Grandma 2 or 3. The software is free. And with the guides on the internet you'll come a long way!

[@XtremeTechYT]

This is so freaking amazing, love to see more videos of this kind! But please answer me these two questions: Did you really Patch and programm the whole show in about 3 hrs? How do you programm your things inside of GrandMA to be so freaking responsive to the music? You are a genius in working with GrandMA2 I would say!

[@volumelux253]

+XtremeTech Thank you for your kind words and share the video with your fellow lighting geeks to keep me motivated to do more! Yes. The entire show was patched and programmed in less than 3 hours. One of the perks of having MA2. One of the best things about MA2 is the freedom to build your own workflow. I have a video planned where i talk about how i program my MA2 that feels good to me. And the sync to the music has a lot to do with fealing. Most of the songs i've heard countless times before. But even the songs i've never heard before i've learnt over the years to analyse these types of songs to know what happens where. But most importantly. You should never be afraid of "failing". Only adds a human touch to the show and most people will notice a good hitting bump more then something you feel was wrong or odd as a lighting geek.

[@XtremeTechYT]

+VolumeLux Thanks for your fast answer. I am really looking forward to see that video on your style of programming GrandMA2! I also have a lot of experience with electronic music and have this feeling for it that you described as well, but I often had the feeling to be not fast enough while being live responding to the music with my way GrandMA2 is prepared... And when I see your video it seems to be so easy to do it with GM2. So I really want to know how you prepare your show for live use.

[@S12Freak]

Hi! I'd really appreciate a video from yours showing how you set up your workflow on the MA2! Keep up the good work!

[@lightgeorg4860]

VolumeLux one man said once: If you do a mistake once, do it more than one time, because the artist/band may think that it is a meaning behin

[@lightgeorg4860]

D*

[@djjoe1075]

Great video, I am also a Lighting Designer (LD) for big events and festivals,

[@Larsgarnaal]

Love vids like these! Keep the good work up dude!

[@foorack]

Haha jumped forward for a minute watching the live show, then suddenly hear "Okej Malmö kan jag få se era händer", wut, that is so close to where I live. What are the odds.

[@djao2008]

I miss doing shows.... hopefully your business has recovered...

[@woutonselaere]

Was this timecode or busking? Damn if it is busking... spot on mate!🙌

[@Viper-py4pg]

Did you go into this gig knowing anything about the music/artist? What goes through your head when programming without a setlist/familiarity? I enjoyed your show and your timing was great with those positions. Is it just knowing which of your effects will go with different beats? Having speed faders? I'm fascinated.

[@NicoPictures]

Dude this is amazing!

[@gustavwigelius3715]

Hej! Jag är 14 år och har använt GrandMA ett flertal gånger och är ganska duktig haha, men du är ju sjukt bra! Fler sånna här vloggar, ÄLSKAR!

[@cltproject]

Nice to see a Swede in action. Keep it up!

[@iggytot1310]

Very nice job, very nice!!!

[@mathiasha]

Slaghuset is a really cool venue. I've done lights there too. I'd love to see how you've built your showfile. I'd love to see a video about it sometime :)

[@david0d0]

Nice video! Keep up these vlogs, love them! Can you make a video about how you use your lighting desk live and how you program it before the show? Cant wait to see that :D

[@volumelux253]

+david0d0 On the way..!

[@FormatDub]

Fantastic Programming! You seem as if you knew the set too well lol! such quick reactions

[@mrchalk9]

How are you doing a complicated scene live? Do you have a ton a preprogrammed cuelists that your flashing or something? (For a show MPC / ONYX user😂🙈)

[@ashutoshgupta2502]

Were you started this all. I am also working on this

[@kevinhernborg102]

Underbar video mannen 🤘😁

[@chrismeister-lightingandso5569]

Great video! You're a crazy good programmer on the fly. Wonder if you got to hear any of the music beforehand to know how they were mixing and what to expect perfectly. Great skill! Definitely subscribing to see more videos like these!

[@0Phyzer0]

Normally at such venues they use Showkontrol which displays the CDJs of the DJ on stage and they can see what they are mixing. It si also used for time code shows

[@chrismeister-lightingandso5569]

Phyzer that’s cool. I didn’t know that. Would love to see how it all works and learn how

[@0Phyzer0]

@@chrismeister-lightingandso5569 There are a few good channels on KZbin... This and the one of Christian Jackson for example

[@flhines18]

Can you please list the equipment you use? It looks awesome!!!

[@keeganbeaumont8692]

F**k me I can feel the subs through my AirPods 😂😂no DB limit there?😂😂

[@MarciGamerLP]

More of those videos. I like that! =)

[@stewardsproductions]

VERY NICE

[@carver7585]

First off, really awesome video, thanks for sharing! Did you have any say in the lighting setup in terms of fixtures or did you just show up and program? This particular lighting rig isn't huge, how much would you say your programming time changes based on larger rigs? Lastly, if you don't mind me asking, are you hired by the production company, the venue or the artist? Thanks

[@gukstea3797]

I've been using a GRAND MA desk since I was 9 years old, I am 14 now and about to choose my GCSE options but I am not entirely sure what ones I need to choose to be a lighting technician? Anyone have an idea of what I need to do?

[@126adamski]

Someone needs to check their engine XD

[@volumelux253]

I've got an app that shows whats wrong, It was not critical and has now been fixed. :)

[@126adamski]

+VolumeLux haha nice

[@natthadejtangguai7739]

Thank you very much your show file so amazing and I would like Trust yourself as a student, please

[@dudekrasnoludek]

dude, great job. u ve really nice skill

[@thatoneofmany]

that grandma looks nice

[@ibimslawa]

It's onPC

[@PaulCabin]

Keep up the videos!

[@WithDJSHADE]

That's DOPE man!

[@joelchong12]

and advice on getting into this field? like what to study and how to get started.

[@thomvanstraaten3227]

just do it, go the the nearest club/venue and just start helping. ask if you can practice in your free time, you will meet new people along the way. but the key is to start doing it.

[@Dharamofficial1313]

Love from India ❤️😍👌👍👍

[@KennyEZ2Zip]

Hey, Looks like you brought a few fixtures to a pre-set venue. Is this your set-up?

[@nathanmorgan3847]

What hazer?

[@davidmihai8949]

Amazing !!!

[@cmpmusic9495]

I like the concert audio...

[@volumelux253]

+CMP Music L'Acoustics dv-dosc + DV subs.

[@andersonrodrigues1307]

What cousre is needed to be a Light operator for events??

[@rajeshgiri9352]

Nice

[@ryanvolm5145]

How in the world do u do this live? And with only 3 hours to program?!?!

[@MrJakson112]

So dope

[@mohdsmacky3273]

Where to learn

[@El-nd4it]

Do you mind if i ask where you studied? I'm a university student from Australia, going on exchange.

[@mumtazkhan4821]

U want to learn programing..join me whats up 7982433567

[@VMFideoLaker]

Did you know all the tracks to go in sync with the lights?

[@ralphj.5186]

VM F.ideo L.aker count to 8 on the beat again and again...

[@ayushverma9163]

hey plz can you tell me where have studied these engineer.

[@Jay-Tries]

what education do i need to began my carerr in becoming a eletrical light technician? is that what it is even called that you do or simply lighting technician?

[@lamusicaviva8691]

Its a lightning operator and you can get a show production degree but it's not needed the best are self taught. Lots of hands learning you can start with local churches and schools

[@SuperViberz]

Dope!

[@pieterfun100]

nice MA skills !

[@techcraft_de]

The lighting is sooo tight, very nice! Do you know the songs that good? Whats your Console layout? :)

[@volumelux253]

+TechCraft MA2 video will be coming... soon... 1000 subscriber video. ;)

[@techcraft_de]

+VolumeLux Nice, thank you and congratulations :)

[@Lark703]

How did you get your start in the event lighting industry? I'd like to do this but I don't know where to start.

[@iggytot1310]

Hi! A have the same question. Do you find job and how?)

[@CookieMusicNetwork]

I'm looking up to you! Im a 17 year old who also likes to do programming in my spare time, only that i'm working with only about 10 movies using stairvilles DMXJoker software and 2 midi keyboards. BTW, are the movies that you use the "B5R Beam" by stairville?

[@FernandoTSacher]

+CookieMusicNetwork Clay Paky Sharpy

[@volumelux253]

+CookieMusicNetwork Never heard the term movies. I believe movers or moving heads are more commonly used. I can't recommend Stairville gear. Output is decent but build quality will fail after a bit usage. Way cheaper to buy used quality gear wich also gives you a respected brand (makes your company look good and easier to rent out). Considering your age and setup buying cheap gear is norma and fine to play with. :) This rig contains Martin Mac 700s, Chauvet q-wash 560Z-LED and Clay paky sharpies, DTS 2 lites + atomics.

[@CookieMusicNetwork]

VolumeLux yeah i wish i could afford that :D

[@maxsoller3638]

Whats the music at 4:37

[@JorgeLighting]

Good Job! ;-)

[@MashiroTakagi]

WoW!!!

[@joshuaeksteen1944]

I know this Video was posted a while ago but I'm looking for a career in Lighting but don't mind doing sound or audio visuals. Are there any noticeable differences between a Lighting Designer vs Light Technician/Live Event Technician? Thanks.

[@killerkarrot1880]

Lighting technician more focused on rigging and setup / patching. Designer just deals with the console

[@joshuaeksteen1944]

Killer Karrot thanks for the reply, I've heard of technicians running the console so is it a general rule of thumb that the designer runs the show?

[@youq1356]

4:00 what song！！！？？？

[@DjGreggEv]

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[@Jay-Tries]

hey man can i ask you some questions?

[@eduardomartinez4629]

For that strobe effect were you using LED lighting or the ones from the Moving Heads?

[@lasermanize]

eduardo martinez most likely he used the atomics, because they are intense😉

[@killerkarrot1880]

Atomic LED's I love them so much

[@mumtazkhan4821]

Nice programming

[@the_merican_matt]

What console/program are you running? GMA 2?

[@volumelux253]

+Mattplaysgutr95 Yes. GrandMA2.

[@DonciuServeR]

TRACK????? 7:57

[@MrDJmp1]

Enginecontrollamp!!!

[@DjHogsbeaT]

fuck bro nice!!

[@cl1199]

does anybody know the ne of the track at 8:49?

[@TheTrueFreeStyle]

That should be a Remix of Clean Bandits - Rather Be. Not sure which one though.

[@cl1199]

TheTrueFreeStyle thank you

[@frankobenic7917]

Herbert Maier shazam!

[@WilliamBergman]

daaamn vilken stad är ni ifrån?

[@volumelux253]

Malmö

[@djhero2567]

can someone send me the songs lmao

[@KingClipreal]

What´s the name of the song? 5:04

[@djfreshevents7207]

+KingClip this ones better 2Maniaks - Footsteps

[@AlFaMoDz]

+KingClip Vassy - Secrets

[@musicversions]

secrets don diablo's vip remix

[@jeffeffery8181]

90% of your set is color scroll

[@eddie24riopless]

Check engine :D :D :D

[@jcethan2672]

好厉害，我什么时候有这么牛逼就好了

[@6410daniel]

ha ha funny gay music

[@ayushverma9163]

hey plz can you tell me where have studied these engineer

[@ayushverma9163]

hey plz can you tell me where have studied these engineer