r/lightingdesign
61k members
r/lightingdesign is a subreddit with 61k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses lighting, dmx, design, help, and control, and they frequently recommend/review software tools, light meter, and design software.
The Reddit community for entertainment lighting designers worldwide.
Popular Themes in r/lightingdesign
#1
Advice Requests
: "Does anyone know which negligent provider doing do their safety checks?"
7 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "We're a small charitable arts centre. Which mid-range manufacturers are good?"
3 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "I just got my first ever "blank check "job.... For a despicable artist"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/lightingdesign
#1
Lighting
: "Weird Lighting Behavior"
210 posts
#2
Dmx
: "Automated mapping of Dmx fixtures - software"
46 posts
#3
Design
: "Looking for Honest Feedback on my Light Show"
21 posts
#4
Help
: "Help needed"
20 posts
#5
Control
19 posts
#6
Software
: "Quick Software question for a semi permanent install"
18 posts
#7
Fixtures
16 posts
#8
Stage
13 posts
#9
Advice
11 posts
#10
Fixture
: "What lights were used for the Dijon Coachella set?"
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
Control
: "Smart Expression 3"
26 posts
#2
Design
: "Big brain move by the video operator at the Charlie Puth tour"
16 posts
#3
Gear
: "Custom “Programming Wing” Keyboard"
14 posts
#4
Fun
: "my setup for making it through a corporate event without dying of boredom"
10 posts
#5
Education
: "I created a course for lighting and show control networking"
10 posts
#6
Software
: "I'm looking for beta testers for my DMX lighting software (nextDMX)"
10 posts
#7
How To
: "Where can I get pre "rigged" 3D shows to practice?"
10 posts
#8
Meta
: "Is it worth it to learn photography as an LD?"
2 posts
#9
Jobs
: "Advice on re-entering the industry after 7 years?"
2 posts
#10
Sales
: "Zip6 DMX512 console. I wonder what's it worth?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/lightingdesign
Yearly
+7k members(12.2%)
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Last updated: June 11, 2026