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Stage Lighting Super Saturday 2013 Opens Registration

One of my favorite events of the year was just announced for 2013! The 8th annual Stage Lighting Super Saturday in New York City takes place on you guessed it, Saturday, January 26th, 2013.  Stage Seminars, the organizer of the event has just announced that registration is open and ready.

Here is a bit about Super Saturday:

At 8:00 am on Saturday, January 26, 2013, the eighth-annual Stage Lighting Super Saturday all-day seminar will take place at the conveniently located Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City near Lincoln Center on Amsterdam Avenue and West 65th Street.

Once again, this popular annual seminar is designed for everyone involved in stage, architectural, or entertainment lighting. The sessions are not too basic nor too advanced. Everyone who attends will benefit. The intense all day seminar will be led by theatre lighting professionals leading sessions about inspiration, training, product, and just doing it.

Approximately 20 manufacturers and technical specialists will demonstrate equipment. Previous years’ supporters included Altman, GAM, Martin Pro, Lee, SeaChanger, Strand and more. Broadway lighting designer Ken Billington will present an inspirational session on the “Art of Stage Lighting.” Broadway lighting designer Richard Pilbrow will present a session discussing Virtual Lighting Control using various tools including the iPad.

For more information about Super Saturday, visit www.stageseminars.com. Thanks to Scott C. Parker and Sonny Sonnenfeld for organizing such a wonderful event. If you can make it, DO SO. I’ll see you there!

Mark Your Calendars: Stage Seminars Super Saturday is January 21st in NYC

Stage Seminars Stage Lighting Super Saturday returns to New York City on Saturday, January 21st.  Are you going to be there?If you are in the city that weekend, it would be a good idea to head to the upper west side and check out some new products and maybe learn a thing or two. Here is more about Super Saturday:

A dozen theater lighting professionals will speak and about 20 industry lighting manufacturers will on hand and have technical personnel and equipment to demonstrate. The tentative program includes inspiration, fixtures, color, consoles, moving lights, trouble shooting, CAD, Virtual Magic Sheet & LightWright, paperwork, and other subjects. Starting at 8:00 am on Saturday, January 22, 2011, the sixth-annual Stage Lighting Super Saturday all-day seminar will take place at the conveniently located Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City located across from New York City’s Lincoln Center.

Sounds like fun right?  You’ll find me there!  I am so excited, this is my second year going!  You should be too.  On top of a day of lighting glory and education, the organizers of Super Saturday have a special offer for you.  Scott Parker offered a discount code to the readers of iSquint to attend and save on Super Saturday.  Use the code and save $25 off the registration price… Now, you can save $50 if you register before January 7th! It’s easy, use the code iSquintVIP when you register. What are you waiting for?!  Go register for Super Saturday now! I can’t wait to see you there!

You can learn more about Super Saturday by visiting www.stageseminars.com.

Stage Lighting Super Saturday Returns to NYC for 2011

Sonny Sonnenfeld and Scott C. Parker announce that Stage Lighting Super Saturday selects New York City for its seventh annual seminar.

At 8:00 am on Saturday, January 21, 2012, the seventh-annual Stage Lighting Super Saturday all-day seminar will take place at the conveniently located Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City near Lincoln Center on Amsterdam Avenue and West 65th Street.

Once again, this popular annual seminar is designed for everyone involved in stage, architectural, or entertainment lighting. The sessions are not too basic nor too advanced. Everyone who attends will benefit. The intense all day seminar will be led by theatre lighting professionals leading sessions about inspiration, training, product, and just doing it.

Approximately 20 manufacturers and technical specialists will demonstrate equipment. Previous years’ supporters included Altman, GAM, Martin Pro, Lee, SeaChanger, Strand and more. Broadway lighting designer Ken Billington will present an inspirational session on the “Art of Stage Lighting.” Broadway lighting designer Richard Pilbrow will present a session discussing Virtual Lighting Control using various tools including the iPad.

For more information, please visit www.stageseminars.com or contact Scott Parker at super2012@stageseminars.com, 1-866-832-4390.

iSquint Podcast: Episode 16 – Super Saturday 2011, Richard Pilbrow

In this the final part of the iSquint Podcast from the Stage Seminars Stage Lighting Super Saturday, Episode 16 is an interview with legendary lighting design and author, Mr. Richard Pilbrow.  I sat down with Mr. Pilbrow at Super Saturday 2011 and talked about life, designing, super Saturday and of course technology in the industry.

If you didn’t know, Mr. Pilbrow is a tech savey guy when it comes to lighting.  He shared some interesting new software titles for iOS devices, such as the much anticipated Lightwright Touch and Virtual Magic Sheet for the Mac.

Thank you to Mr. Pilbrow for sharing his thoughts here on the iSquint podcast along with reading the site!  I would alos like to thank Mr. Scott C. Parker and Mr. Sonny Sonnenfeld for allowing me access to Super Saturday to bring such great content and interviews to you.

If you haven’t done so already check out episode 14, which is part one of my Super Saturday coverage with the keynote address given by Mr. Ken Billington. And part 2, episode 15 and interview with Mr. Sonny Sonnenfeld.  Don’t forget, you can subscribe to the iSquint Podcast through iTunes and download it right to your iOS device.

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iSquint Podcast: Episode 15 – Super Saturday 2011, Sonny Sonnenfeld

As promised, here is Part 2 of the series of Podcast from Stage Seminars Stage Lighting Super Saturday 2011.  Episode 15 of the iSquint podcast is a interview with industry icon, Sonny Sonnenfeld.  Mr. Sonnenfeld sat down with me to talk about Super Saturday and who would benefit from attending such a wonderful event.

Mr. Sonnenfeld also offers a bit of advice for students and up and coming professionals on how to be successful at what you do.  His advice is not limited to any particular area and can used in any profession and at any level.  Once again, thank you to Mr. Scott Parker and Mr. Sonny Sonnenfeld for allowing me access to such great content while at Super Saturday.

If you haven’t done so already, be sure to check out the first part of the Super Saturday podcast series where Mr. Ken Billington gave the keynote address on his history and what lighting means to him.  Also, look out for the last part of this podcast series to be released a little later this week.

You can download the podcast below or visit iTunes and subscribe to the iSquint.net Podcast.

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iSquint Podcast: Episode 14 – Super Saturday 2011 Keynote By Ken Billington

Episode 15 of the iSquint podcast is part of a three part series from the Stage Seminars Stage Lighting Uper Saturday. It is brought to you in part by Mr. Scott Parker and Sonny Sonnenfeld, the organizers of Super Saturday.

Back on Saturday, January 22nd was the Super Saturday in New York City. I had the pleasure of attending and being allowed to bring you such special content like this. Episode 14 of the iSquint podcast is the keynote address from Super Saturday by Broadway lighting design, Ken Billington.

Mr. Billington talked about how he got started in lighting back in middle school and how his career brought him to Broadway. He also talks about other opportunities to design in the lighting field such as theatrical, opera, architectural and more.

Look for part 2 and 3 of the Super Saturday coverage here on the iSquint podcast during the week.

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Robert Juliat Shows Off AledIN 330LF LED Fresnel at Super Saturday

Here is one of those surprises that I mentioned about Super Saturday 2011.  Robert Juliat was exhibiting at the event and showed off their brand new, never seen before AledIN 330LF LED Fresnel!  The AledIN Fresnel takes the LED engine from the profile AledIN and produces a super clean and even soft light that we are use to seeing in a fresnel.  What is really impressive is the beam spread. From 20 degrees all the way to 98 degrees! I’ll let Pete Engel from Robert Juliat tell you more about the fixture. Thanks again to Scott Parker and Sonny Sonnenfeld for allowing me access to this sneak peak.

Ken Billington Talks About Lycian’s 1250KB Followspot at Super Saturday 2011

I’ll let Mr. Billington and Steve Lerman talk about this one. You can learn more about the Lycian 1250KB Followspot by visiting their website at www.lycian.com.  Thank again to Scott Parker and Sonny Sonnenfeld for permission to record this interview at the Stage Seminars Super Saturday.

Super Saturday 2011 – Super Awesome!

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Stage Seminar’s Stage Lighting Super Saturday in New York City. What a weekend! It was all about theatre.  While Super Saturday was only one day, my wife and I decided to make a weekend of it and catch some shows and visit some of my favorite places in midtown.  What a whorl wind tour.  Like the on going joke on twitter #SleepIsForTheWeek or #IllSleepWhenImDead.  With less then 48 hours in the city, you really only get a glimpse of what New York City has to offer.  But the glimpse we got was awesome.

The entire trip centered around Super Saturday.  I spent my most of my day there talking, learning and meeting new and exciting people.  The day kicked off with Broadway lighting designer, Ken Billington giving the Keynote speak about how be began in the industry, what lighting means to him and all the different choices and areas of lighting there are.  I have a special treat courtesy of Stage Seminars and Mr. Billington.  Look out for the next iSquint Podcast!

The day progressed from there into the sessions with breaks every 3 or four sessions for the manufacturers showcase.  It’s at these breaks the the attendees got a chance to get up on stage and talk with manufacturers about their products and what they have to offer. It also gave us attendees a chance to mingle, talk and express our love and tribulations of lighting.  I got a chance to talk to a couple of readers of iSquint about some lighting desk.  I love talking about control! I could have been there all day talking about control, but our time was limited on stage and with manufacturers so back to making rounds to the various tables.

I must say, I was pleasantly surprised by some of the new products that were shown.  I’ll be writing more about the new things coming in a bit.  Then there are a couple of things that we still have to wait a couple of months to see. Lets just say, LEDs are getting better, brighter and more beautiful.

What about the sessions! The sessions were great and lead by some pretty intelligent people. I must say, I didn’t get a chance to see them all as during some of the sessions I was chasing down individuals for interviews.  The sessions I did get a chance to see where wonderful.  All of the sessions and the entire day of Super Saturday is geared towards those less informed about lighting and lighting design.  I don’t want to say it is just for newbies or novice at all.  Now I will not say I am an old dog or industry vet, though I do think it is safe to say I can turn a wrench with the best of them.  I learned something new this past weekend.  It sounds silly, but folding a plot rather then rolling it makes for easy transport.  And here, all these years I have been rolling! So yes, even experienced professionals can learn something.

I had a wonderful time this weekend.  Not just at Super Saturday, but spending time with my wife and taking her to not only her first Broadway musical, but her second as well!  For the record, we saw Billy Elliot on Friday night and American Idiot on Saturday night… and yes, Billy Joe was in the cast and it was fantastic!

I have quite a few things to edit and get up on the site from the weekend so look for more coverage to come in the next couple of days. Thank you to Scott Parker and Sonny Sonnenfeld for inviting me to Super Saturday 2011!  I had a blast and look forward to next year.

iSquint Podcast: Episode 13 – Super Saturday 2011

Episode 13 of the iSquint Podcast is out!  Yes it is un-luck number 13, but so what! ;)  I sat down with Mr. Scott C. Parker, the organizer of the Stage Lighting Super Saturday.  We talk about what Super Saturday is and who should attend as well as what to expect.  The 2011 Super Saturday takes place this Saturday, January 22nd, 2011 in New York City at LaGuardia Arts High School at 65th Street.

Kicking off Super Saturday is a keynote speaker Ken Billington, Tony award winning lighting design and all around great guy.  Super Saturday is jam packed with all kinds of sessions, training and of course product demonstrations.  You still have plenty of time to register for Super Saturday by visiting www.stageseminars.com.  When you register, make sure to use promotional code iSquintVIP.  It will knock off $50 form the $150 registration fee!

Hope you can make it and if you do, I’ll see you there!

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Less Than A Week Till Super Saturday in NYC and Save $50 on Registration!

The count down has begun, there are only 5, yes 5 days left until Super Saturday. No, it is not some huge blowout sale happening in New York City.  I am talking about the Stage Seminars, Stage Lighting Super Saturday.  Here is more about Super Saturday.

A dozen theater lighting professionals will speak and about 20 industry lighting manufacturers will on hand and have technical personnel and equipment to demonstrate. The tentative program includes inspiration, fixtures, color, consoles, moving lights, trouble shooting, CAD, Virtual Magic Sheet & LightWright, paperwork, and other subjects. Starting at 8:00 am on Saturday, January 22, 2011, the sixth-annual Stage Lighting Super Saturday all-day seminar will take place at the conveniently located Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City located across from New York City’s Lincoln Center.

Sounds like fun right?  You’ll find me there!  I am so excited!  You should be too.  On top of a day of lighting glory and education, the organizers of Super Saturday have a special offer for you.  Scott Parker offered a discount code to the readers of iSquint to attend and save on Super Saturday.  The code USE to save you $25 off the registration price… Now, you can save $50! It’s easy, use the code iSquintVIP when you register. What are you waiting for?!  Go register for Super Saturday now! I can’t wait to see you there!

You can learn more about Super Saturday by visiting www.stageseminars.com.

Remote Control Battery Lighting Session Added to Super Saturday

Stage Lighting Super Saturday adds a new session “Remote Control Battery Lighting” to its all day lighting workshop. James Smith will speak about how remote control makes it easy to put lamps, motors, solenoids, and much more, anywhere in a show without visible wires. Scott Parker says “This session provides insight and assistance with wireless techniques, batteries, charging and charge cycles. Jim will be joining our faculty that includes legendary designers Ken Billington and Richard Pilbrow.”

This popular annual seminar is designed for everyone involved in stage, architectural, or entertainment lighting. The sessions are not too basic nor too advanced. Sonny Sonnenfeld adds, “Everyone who attends will benefit. The intense all day seminar will be led by theatre lighting professionals leading sessions about inspiration, training, product, and just doing it.”

A dozen theater lighting professionals will speak and about 20 industry lighting manufacturers will on hand and have technical personnel and equipment to demonstrate. The tentative program includes inspiration, fixtures, color, consoles, moving lights, trouble shooting, CAD, Virtual Magic Sheet & LightWright, paperwork, and other subjects. Starting at 8:00 am on Saturday, January 22, 2011, the sixth-annual Stage Lighting Super Saturday all-day seminar will take place at the conveniently located Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City located across from New York City’s Lincoln Center.

For more information, visit www.stageseminars.com. DON’T FORGET, you can save $25 off the cost of registering by using the VIP Code iSquintVIP during the registration process.  Hope to see you there!

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