r/lightingdesign
63k members
r/lightingdesign is a subreddit with 63k members. The community frequently discusses lighting, dmx, design, help, and control, and they frequently recommend/review software tools, light meter, and design software, and the most common flair used is gear, control, how to, software, and fun.
The Reddit community for entertainment lighting designers worldwide.
Popular Topics in r/lightingdesign
#1
Lighting
210 posts
#2
Dmx
46 posts
#3
Design
21 posts
#4
Help
20 posts
#5
Control
19 posts
#6
Software
18 posts
#7
Fixtures
16 posts
#8
Stage
13 posts
#9
Advice
11 posts
#10
Fixture
11 posts
Products Discussed in r/lightingdesign
Software Tools
8 reviews
#1
Lightwright
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#2
Vectorworks
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Capture
3.0★ from 1 review
Light Meter
8 reviews
#1
Sekonic
5.0★ from 5 reviews
#2
LightMe
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Tekcoplus
4.0★ from 1 review
Design Software
6 reviews
#1
Resolume
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
ETC Mosaic
3.0★ from 1 review
#3
Pharos
3.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/lightingdesign
#1
Gear
: "I'm one lucky b**tard"
12 posts
#2
Control
: "Prototype: a desk-style command + fader board for grandMA3 over OSC, with a plugin that lights the keys. Looking for honest feedback."
8 posts
#3
How To
: "AV Beginner Looking to Learn"
8 posts
#4
Software
: "New software aiming to blend busking & traditional timecoding workflows"
6 posts
#5
Fun
: "Thanks to AI, the next wave of LDs won’t know how to “really” program"
5 posts
#6
Design
: "Korn @ Manchester Arena"
5 posts
#7
Education
: "Basic lighting control software or equipment"
4 posts
#8
Meta
: "Weekly Self Promo Megathread"
1 post
Member Growth in r/lightingdesign
Yearly
+6k members(11.2%)
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Last updated: November 3, 2026