Hello out there. My name is Jake. I am a lighting student without any formal training. This fall I will begining my MFA program in lighting design and I though I should see what's out there for people like me. So here I am. Looking forward to good discussions.
Have fun with learning lighting in school! I think you have found the right place for "people like you" as there are lots of people arround here from students like yourself to pros in the industry here all of whom are willing to learn and help you out! Please feel free to jump in on discussions arround the forum (as I see you already have! kudos!)
even though i dont know much in the grand scheme of things. experience is the best teacher. sure you will learn alot in class but you need the experience of trying and doing it yourself.
I'll add my howdy do's to the mix, even if you ARE another lighting person...are there any more wood jockeys out there - anywhere?! This is a great place to get and exchange info. Don't be afraid to ask questions, everyone here remembers what it was like when someone said, "Hand me that gobo" and the response was "What?" Lots and lots of info and experienced folks here - use them wisely!