Rob Sayer

Rob Sayer HND PGDip FHEA is a Senior Lecturer in Technical Theatre Production, mentor, and consultant in stage lighting and education. As a professional lighting designer, Rob designed and programmed theatre performances, music festivals and large corporate events for blue chip companies while travelling all over Europe. With a background in theatre, he combines traditional stage lighting knowledge alongside fast moving lighting and video technology in the world of commercial events.

Stage Lighting Design by Richard Pilbrow – Book Review

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On Stage Lighting takes a break from the modern distractions of LEDs and media server software, gets back to lighting design basics and takes a look at Richard Pilbrow’s book: Stage Lighting Design – The Art, The Craft, The Life.

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Using Programmer Based Lighting Controllers

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An article looking at the concepts and use of programmer based moving light consoles. The backbone of professional lighting consoles, using a “Programmer” is a jump from recording with a conventional “record output” lighting desk.

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Lighting Cue Timing – Better Scene Transitions

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This article looks at the importance of time in lighting design and console programming for moving lights plus some practical uses for cue timing controls.

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PLASA08 – Show Review

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While this years PLASA is in full swing, On Stage Lighting samples free beverages and meets up with old chums. Oh, and looks at some lighting equipment in an attempt to turn this years trip to Earl’s Court into an important fact finding mission.

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Inside a Moving Head – Primer

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The first in a series of articles about using modern intelligent lighting. This beginner’s guide to the moving light looks at common lighting effects and what’s inside the fixture itself.

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Advice Needed…

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This On Stage Lighting Interactive (a chance to shout your mouth off) is about progressing in life, stage lighting and getting that job or placement. Give us your advice on expanding your horizons.

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