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About
Fernando Daniel Gonzalez
Fernando Daniel Gonzalez is a designer and technician based in Los Angeles, California, with extensive experience in live production throughout Southern California. Fernando’s work is grounded in the theater world, where he built his technical and creative foundation. He has since expanded into film, television, concerts, immersive experiences, and dance, bringing a versatile and adaptive approach to live entertainment design, spanning from lighting, video, and projection.
Additional skills and experience include Lighting Programmer / Lighting Systems Technician, Projection & Media Systems Designer, Theatrical & Production Electrician, CAD Draftsperson & 3D Visualization Specialist, Show Control & Networking Technician, Media Server Operator, Video & Post‑Production Artist, and Graphic Designer. He brings experience in media server programming, system documentation, and show control networking, with a strong background in power/data distribution, cabling, and troubleshooting of video systems and lighting equipment maintenance. Fernando’s versatile skill set bridges the gap between software-driven workflows and hands-on AV and lighting technician work.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with an emphasis in Theatrical Design from the University of Southern California School of Dramatic Art, an Associate Degree in Technical Theatre from Riverside City College, and an Associate in Arts Degree from Norco College.
Fernando’s passion for technology drives his continuous exploration of new tools, software, and techniques, enabling him to push the boundaries of live entertainment design. He remains committed to innovation and to using design to create experiences that are unforgettable, impactful, and boundary-breaking.
PRESS & REVIEWS
Victoria Looseleaf
"On a larger stage, the moving mass of glorious bodies--call it peak glam- would seem de rigueur, and where geometric formations could be better appreciated from afar, but in the confines of this staging area, even with Fernando Gonzalez evocative lighting design often saturated with blue-the notion of making "Sapphires" look seamless, was out of reach."
Nick McCall
"Fernando Gonzalez did the wonderful lighting design, frequently relying on single sources and careful bold color choices to give the impression of wildly different environments. I especially liked that he was comfortable allowing the dancers to perform in darkness, sometimes lit with just an edge light. I had the feeling that if James Turrell got into theater lighting, it might look something like this. It was a breathtaking first impression."
1:04:30 AM
About
Fernando Daniel Gonzalez
Southern California. Fernando’s work is grounded in the theater world, where he built his technical and creative foundation. He has since expanded into television, concerts, immersive experiences, and dance, bringing a versatile and adaptive approach to live entertainment design.
Fernando works professionally as a Lighting Programmer / Lighting Systems Technician, Projection & Media Systems Designer, Theatrical & Production Electrician, CAD Draftsperson & 3D Visualization Specialist, Show Control & Networking Technician, Media Server Operator, Video & Post‑Production Artist, and Graphic Designer. His technical skill set includes advanced lighting programming and systems integration, projection and media server operation, detailed CAD drafting and 3D rendering, show control networking, and video post-production.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with an emphasis in Theatrical Design from the University of Southern California School of Dramatic Art, an Associate Degree in Technical Theatre from Riverside City College, and an Associate in Arts Degree from Norco College.
Fernando’s passion for technology drives his continuous exploration of new tools, software, and techniques, enabling him to push the boundaries of live entertainment design. He remains committed to innovation and to using design to create experiences that are unforgettable, impactful, and boundary-breaking.
PRESS & REVIEWS
Victoria Looseleaf
"On a larger stage, the moving mass of glorious bodies--call it peak glam- would seem de rigueur, and where geometric formations could be better appreciated from afar, but in the confines of this staging area, even with Fernando Gonzalez evocative lighting design often saturated with blue-the notion of making "Sapphires" look seamless, was out of reach."
Nick McCall
"Fernando Gonzalez did the wonderful lighting design, frequently relying on single sources and careful bold color choices to give the impression of wildly different environments. I especially liked that he was comfortable allowing the dancers to perform in darkness, sometimes lit with just an edge light. I had the feeling that if James Turrell got into theater lighting, it might look something like this. It was a breathtaking first impression."
1:04:30 AM
About
Fernando Daniel Gonzalez
Fernando Daniel Gonzalez is a designer and technician based in Los Angeles, California, with extensive experience in live production throughout Southern California. Fernando’s work is grounded in the theater world, where he built his technical and creative foundation. He has since expanded into film, television, concerts, immersive experiences, and dance, bringing a versatile and adaptive approach to live entertainment design, spanning from lighting, video, and projection.
Additional skills and experience include Lighting Programmer / Lighting Systems Technician, Projection & Media Systems Designer, Theatrical & Production Electrician, CAD Draftsperson & 3D Visualization Specialist, Show Control & Networking Technician, Media Server Operator, Video & Post‑Production Artist, and Graphic Designer. He brings experience in media server programming, system documentation, and show control networking, with a strong background in power/data distribution, cabling, and troubleshooting of video systems and lighting equipment maintenance. Fernando’s versatile skill set bridges the gap between software-driven workflows and hands-on AV and lighting technician work.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with an emphasis in Theatrical Design from the University of Southern California School of Dramatic Art, an Associate Degree in Technical Theatre from Riverside City College, and an Associate in Arts Degree from Norco College.
Fernando’s passion for technology drives his continuous exploration of new tools, software, and techniques, enabling him to push the boundaries of live entertainment design. He remains committed to innovation and to using design to create experiences that are unforgettable, impactful, and boundary-breaking.
PRESS & REVIEWS
Victoria Looseleaf
"On a larger stage, the moving mass of glorious bodies--call it peak glam- would seem de rigueur, and where geometric formations could be better appreciated from afar, but in the confines of this staging area, even with Fernando Gonzalez evocative lighting design often saturated with blue-the notion of making "Sapphires" look seamless, was out of reach."
Nick McCall
"Fernando Gonzalez did the wonderful lighting design, frequently relying on single sources and careful bold color choices to give the impression of wildly different environments. I especially liked that he was comfortable allowing the dancers to perform in darkness, sometimes lit with just an edge light. I had the feeling that if James Turrell got into theater lighting, it might look something like this. It was a breathtaking first impression."