Burning Man LIVE Mark Day - 10,000 Hours at Burning Man
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Jan 15, 2026 
Mark Day, a longtime Burning Man videographer and AI art experimenter, joins Andie Grace to share his unique insights on the festival. He reflects on his transformative journey since 1997, highlighting his pioneering '24 Hours at Burning Man' videos. The conversation dives into the ethics of documentation and consent, the role of Greeters in shaping experiences, and balancing artistic expression with community norms. With humor and Scottish wit, Mark emphasizes the importance of storytelling and how his videos serve as gateways for new Burners.
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DIY Tunnel Sparked Creative Journey
- Mark Day built a tunnel of light out of PVC and Christmas lights as an early Burning Man project that became a named camp experience.
- He filmed that first year with no editing and discovered the power of a simple time-capsule narrative.
A 24-Hour Rule Became A Format
- Mark explains he started making '24 Hours at Burning Man' by promising to leave 24 hours after arrival to avoid driving home exhausted.
- That constraint became the format and name for his videos.
Two Truths Can Coexist
- Mark emphasizes that two things can be true at the same time when discussing consent and documentation tensions.
- He uses this to hold space for both privacy concerns and the value of captured memories.
