Author: Lucas Trotman
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Chillifest 2025
Over the course of six months, I helped lead a team of 25 men in building a 60′×80′ wooden structure with a peak height of 34 feet for a two-day annual event. The project involved nearly a year of planning and a $200,000 budget. I personally invested hundreds of hours to help bring it all…
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8′ x 12′ LED Video Wall
I led the build of an 8’x12′ LED video wall, designed from scratch with custom electronics, frame, and facade. It ran at 30Hz via HDMI with strong brightness and contrast. The project built on a prior sign, proving complex systems can be made affordably with skill and determination.
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Plex Media Server
I built and self-host a personal streaming service on a repurposed desktop, with hundreds of scanned movies and shows. I’ve expanded to support 4K uncompressed Blu-rays and global access. The project ties together earlier efforts like building a home server and wiring ethernet throughout my house.
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8′ Diameter Cedar Sign
Description I designed and built a custom 8′ Circle out of cedar. I then assisted in the process of painting on a custom logo with a special paint. Then lighting said paint a flame to achieve a branded look. This piece was supposed to mimic the look of a wooden barrel.
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34′ Modular Wooden Towers
I designed and supervised the construction of four 24′ modular towers in October 2024, using 2′×4′×8′ sections for easy transport. This system became the foundation for later structures up to 34′ tall.
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Chillifest 2024
I helped build a 60′×60′ wooden structure for Chilifest 2024 over 6+ months with a $180,000 budget, focusing on hands-on construction and on-site work.
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Las Vegas Sign 2024
The original sign, modeled after the Las Vegas sign, was nearly destroyed in transit when its plexiglass screen shattered. With less than 36 hours, we rebuilt the key piece—an effort that took persistence and urgency. The sign used a translucent white-painted plexiglass base with hand-painted translucent lettering.
Lucas Trotman 