| TJ |
Luc what advice would you give
to a young person who wants to become a lighting designer? |
| Luc |
The most important thing is
that they find people to work with that are doing the kind
of work that they want to do. Find academicians or professionals
that they want to work with. Visit schools, professors,
and especially visit with students. Connect with the technicians.
So much of it depends on the people. Find people to work
with that are open and committed to the sharing of knowledge. |
| TJ |
Where do you find inspirations
for your lighting? |
| Luc |
Everywhere but in the theatre.
Theatre is where you learn the skills and the technical
elements that allow you to translate your ideas into a
design, but look outside of theatre for inspiration. Art
galleries, movies, photos (especially Black and White photos),
clubs, strip clubs... LIFE. Walk a city at night.. not
the pleasant areas, the areas where life happens. Spend
all night walking around. Experience life. |
| TJ |
What would you like to change
about theatre? |
| Luc |
The way we work. Theatre is
very reluctant to change. Even though there have been major
changes in the technology of theatre, we still tend to
work in the same ways. Theatre never seems to question
the way things are done, and those of us that do question
are seen as being reactionaries. It is time to question
our methods and bring them into the present. Charlie Chaplin
was a great director, but emulating him today would deny
the advances that the industry has made. Because we continue
to work in antiquated ways we don't take advantage of the
technical developments that make it easier and faster for
us to do our job. This hinders our creativity. |
| TJ |
How significant is a computer
in your work? |
| Luc |
As a designer, not very significant.
It is very important to my assistants and to the technicians.
It mostly makes it easier to do paperwork... spread sheets,
dimmer sheets, hook-up sheets, etc. It is a tool for paperwork
just like a pen and paper, but for a designer, not very
useful. A computer won't make you a better designer |
| TJ |
What have been your biggest
influences to your lighting? |
| Luc |
Life, Art, Photos, Movies...
Urban settings and life experiences. Forget specificity-
don't overlook the obvious. Experience life in its fullest.
It is in the ART... not the patch sheets or moving lights.
I can't say enough that experiencing life is very important
and so are the people you interact with. Be open to ideas
and observations. I keep a journal of quotes that I have
heard or that people give to me. My favorite quote came
from a young lady that I know. "She didn't know it couldn't
be done, so she did it." |
| TJ |
Thank you very much Luc and
keep up the great work |
| Luc |
It was my pleasure... I am
committed to sharing my knowledge. "When you learn it is
important that you Teach." |
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