NateJanota
Member
Hello CB.
I'm Nate, a 24-year old lighting programmer and technician who's been bouncing around the entertainment industry for 9 years.
What's your background?
What background? To be fair, I don't have the flair of a degree, the never-ending resume, nor the formal education to call myself a professional. But I've been studying on my own for 9 years to earn that title, and still yet I haven't earned it (in my mind, though my employers might agree or disagree!). I started in television hauling cable around for a television show in Las Vegas, then moved up to running an old Jands Hog 1000 for a church. From there, it was a succession of manuals and consoles to where I am today.
How'd you get into lighting?
I caught my love for lighting as a sophomore in college, but I was too deep into my studies in engineering (and far too poor) to switch careers. However, when the federal government denied my financial aid as a second-semester senior, forcing me to drop out of college, I quickly realized lighting was to go from being my hobby to being my career. Here I am.
What have you done in the industry?
Nothing the CB pros would consider noteworthy or awe-inspiring. I've worked and consulted for houses of worship, programmed for various venues, worked in theatre, worked for Disney World (and was laid off), and am now working for Universal Orlando.
For those of you who held together for those three long-winded paragraphs, thank you. As someone lacking the degree and the glowing resume, it's been difficult to turn my passion into a career. I seek a multitude of career guidance, advice, and learning opportunities. I'm willing to work my A$$ off at all times, and willing to learn even more so.
It's a pleasure to meet you all, and I hope I can offer something to the community!
-Nate
I'm Nate, a 24-year old lighting programmer and technician who's been bouncing around the entertainment industry for 9 years.
What's your background?
What background? To be fair, I don't have the flair of a degree, the never-ending resume, nor the formal education to call myself a professional. But I've been studying on my own for 9 years to earn that title, and still yet I haven't earned it (in my mind, though my employers might agree or disagree!). I started in television hauling cable around for a television show in Las Vegas, then moved up to running an old Jands Hog 1000 for a church. From there, it was a succession of manuals and consoles to where I am today.
How'd you get into lighting?
I caught my love for lighting as a sophomore in college, but I was too deep into my studies in engineering (and far too poor) to switch careers. However, when the federal government denied my financial aid as a second-semester senior, forcing me to drop out of college, I quickly realized lighting was to go from being my hobby to being my career. Here I am.
What have you done in the industry?
Nothing the CB pros would consider noteworthy or awe-inspiring. I've worked and consulted for houses of worship, programmed for various venues, worked in theatre, worked for Disney World (and was laid off), and am now working for Universal Orlando.
For those of you who held together for those three long-winded paragraphs, thank you. As someone lacking the degree and the glowing resume, it's been difficult to turn my passion into a career. I seek a multitude of career guidance, advice, and learning opportunities. I'm willing to work my A$$ off at all times, and willing to learn even more so.
It's a pleasure to meet you all, and I hope I can offer something to the community!
-Nate