Lighting and production designer Jon Trincas joins us to trace his path from experimenting with early lighting desks at school to touring internationally with Steve Angello and leading large-scale production and lighting designs at Zeal.

Jon also gets practical about atmospherics, including the challenges of using fog and haze in extreme environments. Along the way, we discuss strategic imagination, explore Zeal’s integrated approach to design, production, rental and content, and hear how bringing in a “brain trust” can challenge ideas before they go live.

Watch the full episode to learn how the same atmospherics distribution setup can sound like lunch in the UK and something far more ominous in the U.S. Is it a “smoke sausage” or a “Tube of Death”?

More about Zeal: https://wearezeal.co

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Lighting and production designer André Petrus joins the show for a conversation with Vince and Ryan about creativity, entrepreneurship, and building a lasting career in live production. In this episode, we trace André’s journey from operating cameras as a kid to touring with Taylor Swift, designing unforgettable experiences at Red Rocks, developing a newfound skill as a concert photographer, and launching Ear-Goes. Along the way, we uncover the importance of embracing opportunities, continuing to learn, trusting your instincts, and never being afraid to ask.

Beyond the Limelight takes you behind the scenes with some of the industry's most experienced and innovative minds. We share exclusive knowledge, real-world experience, and practical advice to help you build a successful career in production and inspire the next generation to do the same.

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We're switching it up! Our educational series "Beyond the Limelight" still contains the educational and inspirational content it always has, but this time it's coming from Master FX Founder and CEO, Vince Camerano.

In this episode, Vince shares 5 essential things to prepare for when it comes to leading a team in the entertainment industry.