Umphrey's McGee: "Der Bluten Kat" w/Jefferson Waful LD Commentary

Our Lighting Designer/Director, Jefferson Waful, talks through his process as he lights up Der Bluten Kat to open up set II. Recorded live at the Capitol Theatre on Oct 21, 2017.
Camera: MKDevo
Series Creator/Producer: Luke Stratton
Audio Engineer: Chris Mitchell
Lighting Crew Chief: Aaron Meyette
Lighting Designer/Director: Jefferson Waful
Lighting vendor: Ecto Productions
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[@xXEverymanXx]

I just cant express how grateful I am to have the chance to get this amazing behind the scenes view into a world I would and could not otherwise have known about!! Thank you so much! Oh and Jeff is such a nice and amazing guy and artist!!

[@monumentsNmelodies]

This Is great, love the behind the scenes stuff, thanks

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[@maximuszyaire2849]

@Braxton Jakob instablaster ;)

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[@maximuszyaire2849]

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[@MichaelMcNeilA]

I have been UMPhamily for decades and this is one of the coolest play by play for any live show I have ever seen. This is really awesome! Thank you for sharing.

[@johnny1note]

Saw my first Umphrey’s McGee show the summer of 2017 in Indianapolis. I was immediately struck by the astonishing light sculpting - as artistic and inventive as the music itself. The Keith Emerson of light!

[@Servantofthesin]

Many years after, 15 years being a LD and I'm still impressed by this way of work.

[@spyder027]

How did you get into being an LD

[@pedaloftheday]

So much fun to see this, Waful, thanks!!

[@johnpayne774]

Waful is the man! Miss seeing him at the shows and his excellent work. Really great video. Thanks to everyone!

[@RGBReact]

I can't believe this video is available for free.

[@ZipSnipe]

Wow this was freaking amazing, just made me realize that I need to add a lighting director to the band !!! This guy was amazing!!!

[@jaystevens427]

This is magical!! I never thought about how much it takes to light a show like this. I'll never look at it the same way again.

[@wisico640]

And thats the pushing the button part, not programming the colors and movements for those buttons :)

[@rcasey]

Wow. This is intense!

[@DavidGolden99]

9:14 he nails the end of the Mozart section!

[@farazsiddiqui7171]

what is it called ?

[@MrJonguess]

Care and attention to every detail. Why I am a diehard UM fan.

[@niltomega2978]

Years ago I did lights for a band becasue their light guy was not there. It was a simple set up. 2 trees that each had four cannon lights of Red, blue,Yellow, Green, there may have been other light. . I had SO much fun doing that and I was good at it. I knew the songs, I also played piano/keys in a band as well so that helped. It always made me want to try it again. Of course THIS guy is in and entirely elevated league than what I toyed with.

[@Shankstauk]

just started doing this job as a 19 year old, do you have any advice for me for the future!!

[@niltomega2978]

@@Shankstauk Not really because I only did it once haha

[@spyder027]

@@ShankstaukDid it ever work out for you?

[@GotThatBowlPacked247]

This was super interesting! Make it a series. I don't think I'm the only one who wants more info on this type of stuff.

[@dylansmith7662]

It is: lukestrattondesigns.com/thelightside/

[@GotThatBowlPacked247]

Dylan Smith Dude thanks for this link. I never thought there would be a podcast on this.

[@jerrysherron3553]

Most people do not have a clue what the behind the scenes guys have to deal with and go through so the show is as great as possible. Great info and great job.

[@rayr8169]

Loved it! I also echo the opinions to make this an ongoing series. Absolutely fascinating! Thanks Waful

[@timothymolinar5410]

Thank you so much from the heart bcuz I just bought my Rockville Rockforce 384. You have gifted me a treasure trove of wonderful lighting ideas .

[@local9]

This was amazing.

[@josefmoberg7486]

I just have to say that 10.51 through to 12:00 second mark is just a brilliant passage. Beautiful lighting.

[@pedrowing]

I've never commented on a youtube video, but this is so awesone! Please keep posting! That would be my dream job honestly... Kudos from Brazil

[@Fightingninja7]

You are awesome! The lights always make the show 100x better! I wish I could learn all of that to do it!

[@LoversPosse]

Such a gem of a video. I have a van RIDDLED w LED lights inside w preset animations to choose from, but i dream of having full control of them, this was very fulfilling to watch, i must chase after this

[@seth_deegan]

This is INSANE. He's so good.

[@petermoore4313]

Amazing commentary and great insight for up and coming ld's to understand what you are doing.

[@BamaGuy9999]

7th member of the band for sure......amazing.

[@billzor5831]

God damn this video is great, had no idea all the work that went into the lights!

[@rafamcm]

Awesome! What a nice work! More please. ;)

[@canhot0o]

damn, this dude is incredible!

[@Sqeedledee]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@scottus1955]

Wow! Fascinating walkthrough from one of the best.

[@brianwallace8608]

Where’s the first episode of lighting director commentary?

[@forestrf]

Thank you!

[@apollontselepis6532]

The dj for lights!

[@Deivy_84]

amazing work!!!!!

[@Mike-mx1cz]

This is awesome!

[@zedlyfe]

Fun watching this video, I miss lighting

[@PH7NT0M]

What happened? Did you quit

[@aginp7367]

Does the Light Engineering course teach anywhere

[@gangapurnasandagomi9454]

Please reply anyone

[@ogaaaaaaa]

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[@mejsjalv]

He might as well take the console and control it from the stage itself. At times it does not even look any different from a keyboard player. The first time I saw a lighting operator live was at a cover band gig, but the lights lad was pretty much playing the console as a musical instrument, with perfect timing. It was a very small console, but that shit was impressive. Now this guy playing the lights... having to follow all those changes in the songs, even deaf people could enjoy a damn good show.

[@The_Real_Marcelo_Drums]

Bad ass! Show looks great.

[@diosconnosotrxs]

amazing

[@shulkerdragon8653]

am I the only one who noticed those 2 Duracell double A batteries on the right?

[@madisonskidmore3567]

Dis my bday! I was here😭😍🤘🏼

[@fernandoproman]

That's BRILLIANT

[@josephquintanar1243]

This guy is an artist.

[@stevepacker8713]

Great Info cant wait on the following video clip. Many thanks for the recommend from your video cant wait for the following episode. Wish to here more from you many thanks. I wish everyone else obtained as much from this as I did, many thanks once again. Several of the details I discovered hard to believe. Will there be an additional video appearing quickly, wish so.

[@blhplays5107]

4:57 those wipes are awesome

[@brentulstad3275]

This is great! Love UM! Not saying that I have experience with this level of tech or performance at all, for sure, but I work as a stagehand and work spotlight positions which is very simple and straightforward for the most part, but every once in awhile things can get heated in the coms. Most bands LDs are very cool and laid back though professional, every once in awhile ya get an LD who's taking themselves too seriously, expecting you to do things that they haven't prepped you on, or perhaps been on the road too long & just stressed out. But very interesting commentary on one of the absolute greatest live bands and the most phenomenally intricate and intense light shows!

[@alivai]

Just WOW! 🤩 you nailed it Bro! 👏🏼 🎩

[@NOSE08057]

This is a great behind-the-scenes look. I feel like a lot of bands don't give the production values of lighting and sound the attention they deserves. Here's a pro who's thinking about it. That said, I have a request I hope will be passed on to lighting designers everywhere: who came up with the idea that shining bright LED beams directly into the eyes of the audience was a good move??

[@christiansamuelson5698]

Next to CK5, Jefferson is the greatest lighting designer on the road today

[@Elaineqeenbee.]

Thank You so much for this Video!! I learn soon on how to Control Lights at My Church so Thank You 😁

[@callanw6464]

This is brilliant! So interesting

[@Yetimon]

The LD is _extremely_ important!

[@jwconstruction9065]

So cool to see that

[@ohio3421]

Me trying to replicate this with my small venue setup

[@ASPstreaming]

Would LOVE a gear run-down for this.

[@DasFelixx]

That was so cool

[@cguys]

In the moment!

[@matthewmaloney1982]

Hope Sarah Allen is still there at this masterpiece of a venue. Oldest fam friend.

[@mikesgambelluri6794]

how the heck does he nail transitions like 15:12 when they decide to go back to dbk? or stuff like the "stops+lights out" that they do in stewarts? let's hear one with the in-ear dialogue!

[@jamsforyams]

This is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DannOfSteel]

Fascinating!

[@filipkadlec1998]

I would love to know, what spots are you using there. They looks amazing!

[@jonabusch8365]

How do I come into that buiseness for real ? I'm Finishing school in 2 years and at my school I'm in the Technic Team trying go understand Basic Things of Sound, Lights and Video. But what is your opinion is a Education a Good Thing or unnessesary ?

[@eugenekelley5348]

Hey man remember when we wired the lights up at the cape cod melody tent that was a trip man. It looked like a space ship in there. Hope your doing good man.

[@cristianturano]

minuto 16:31, parece que las luces lo están despeinando! Muy bueno!

[@dylansmith7662]

For those of you asking for more, check out Luke Stratton’s podcast! lukestrattondesigns.com/thelightside/

[@stevepacker8713]

Great Info cant wait on the next video. Many thanks for the advise from your video clip cant wait for the next episode. Would like to below more from you many thanks. I really hope every person else got as much from this as I did, thanks once again. Several of the info I discovered hard to believe. Will certainly there be an additional video clip appearing quickly, wish so.

[@Steven9675]

Good attitude, I spent time on stage in the 80’s. The only take the light tech to the side I ever had was..,. If i am playing, don’t turn them all out. LOL. Oh , one exception. One man was a neatnick, wanted to roll the cords into coils. Think Parr cans and rolled up cords. (Thumbs up if u know why that’s a problem, comment if you have had it happen)

[@KagisoTiroMoimaBlackmotionSA]

it's 2023 and I am here for notes

[@dominickchang9128]

Really awesome that you and Luke got to sit down and do this, thanks a lot! I was just wondering what those four macros in the bottom right do?

[@MrThebearded1]

I want more videos of Jeff

[@thesashboyno1]

Nice Lightshow, but the Focus is more on the Lightshow as on the band , and i think less colors are more.

[@SargamBiswas]

Insane.

[@Daddystracted]

Seriously loved this video. Please make this first of a series.

[@VickersDoorter]

So essentially what I see is all of the lights on pretty much all of the time, doing the same cone shapes but in lots of different colours. Interesting.

[@xvladyx32]

I always tought that lighting at concerts it s done by computer..😮

[@mgmmathaxmaxmargereson1785]

Awesome

[@skeaubeesnax]

dream job

[@gracestagelight]

This is a professional stage lighting DMX controller MA3 Lighting controller, The control technology of this console and the little brother is also amazing！！！😍

[@brianwareham7783]

Thoroughly impressed

[@life.1795]

Good!!

[@moxiemusic3739]

If only I could eat the wafuls with me mouth, I guess I'll soak em in through the eyes! Amazing bts look!!!

[@trentjensen9102]

What lights are on stage they have sick effects

[@albertwesker2050]

Should bands tip the light guys and sound board guy when they nail it like this!? Or is that not conventional?

[@nicolasmoya9156]

How much do you make in a profession like this?

[@jasonpurdue6132]

Jefferson, you're every bit a 7th member of the band! While Umphrey's would certainly rock in the dark, you take it to a whole other place!

[@eternal12]

THE UNSUNG HEROES!!!!!!!!!

[@etikai9828]

I just wish someone would let me do this for them someday although I haven't gotten my hands on it, I feel like I can pull it off though 😅 looks stressful but funn

[@shuangyiPeng]

I want to learn how to do this like you! Where should I start?

[@shuangyiPeng]

Do you give advice?

[@YogeshKumar-zz6zt]

Will you get second hand

[@jantsbenzproaudio]

is that a dmx controller? if that was a dmx controller that's huge!! First time seeing those kind of thing.

[@shreddy_fazchair]

It's called an MA2 I'm pretty sure. It's like the big brother of the DMX controller.

[@dylanaguilar6545]

Looks stressful but very fun

[@mateocely6811]

What is the name of this software??

[@DaRealRaptorYT]

It’s a Grand MA2

[@gpgamer999]

I want to learn how to do this so bad.

[@diensmusicaudio]

good

[@christopherjonker3413]

Sheeeeesh

[@satoshinakamoto7351]

And I though I took umphreys seriously... whoa Jeff;)