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Rentals
Access to the gear that makes production real. From cameras to grip trucks, students learn with the same equipment professionals use every day.
Coming Soon — In DevelopmentIntroducing
LIGHTS ON IS LOOKING AHEAD TO THE FUTURE
Introducing
Lights On Education
We want to make sure production in Omaha continues to shine.
Here's a sneak peek at something we've been passionately planning behind the scenes.
Lights On Education will invite locals through our doors to learn the ropes, learn from some of the best in the area, and connect with Omaha's film community — a community that is already alive and well.
HOW IT WORKS
Built on Three Pillars
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Production
Real sets. Real workflows. SLOE connects students to live production environments so they can move from training to call sheets.
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Education
Hands-on mentorship from Omaha's lighting, camera, and grip veterans. Affordable programs for young creatives who need a path in, not a barrier.
SHINING LIGHTS ON EDUCATION
Or, as We Like
to Call It: SLOE!
OMAHA · NEBRASKA
SLOE is specifically being developed for underserved communities and schools — opening the power of creation to students who may not otherwise see a path into film production.
By engaging students and parents alike, we can show families what a creative and artistic life in Nebraska can look like — and introduce them to the local professionals already making that life possible.
When productions come to Nebraska, there needs to be a trained local workforce ready to step onto set. SLOE is building that pipeline from the community up.
CLASSES + HANDS-ON SEMINARS
Learn from Local Pros
The plan is to bring experienced local department heads into SLOE — working professionals who have spent decades on set and want to pass that knowledge forward. Classes, hands-on seminars, and crew shadowing are all in development.
Barry Joyce
Gaffer
Omaha local pro and seasoned gaffer. Barry will share how the jib opens dynamic shot angles and what practical lighting design means on set.
Paul Eichler
Lights On Shop Executive
Decades of electric and lighting experience. Paul understands power distribution, lighting setups, and rental-house operations from the inside out.
Kelli Dorweiler
Content & Community
Kelli keeps the community connected through the website and Instagram while helping build the voice that brings SLOE to life.
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WATCH + LEARN
Quick Tutorials
▶Video 01 · Coming soon
Gear introduction
Introducing the Aputure STORM 1200x
Meet the high-output fixture, its controls, color engine, and the situations where it earns a place on the truck.▶Video 02 · Coming soon
Camera fundamentals
What Is Shutter Speed?
See how shutter speed changes motion blur, exposure, and the feeling of movement in a shot.▶Video 03 · Coming soon
Production walkthrough
How to Shoot a Sports Commercial
Plan coverage, movement, lighting, and performance for energetic sports imagery that cuts together.▶Video 04 · Coming soon
Location strategy
Maximize Nebraska Locations for Your Feature Film
Turn Nebraska landscapes, architecture, crews, and changing seasons into practical production value.▶Facility walkthrough · Coming soon
OPENING THE DOORS
Inside the Studio
Lights On is opening its doors. Aspiring creatives will see how a real rental house and production facility operate — from the gear room and loading dock to the studio floor.
Walkthrough videos of the Lights On facility and studio — coming soon.LEARN HERE · WORK ANYWHERE
The Future Is in Good Hands.
Lights On is preparing up-and-coming local filmmakers to learn Hollywood-level production skills right here in Omaha. Video education, equipment demonstrations, practical workshops, and supervised time on real sets will help turn curiosity into dependable craft.
The future of production gets stronger when experienced crews teach the next generation how professional sets actually work.
THE NEXT CALL SHEET STARTS HERE
Be Part of
the Pipeline.
SLOE is for aspiring filmmakers, young creatives, and anyone who thought production was only for the coasts.
Stay connected as affordable classes, hands-on seminars, and workforce training take shape.