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DJs know that it’s not just about the music. A lively DJ event needs a vibrant visual vibe to get the crowd pumped. If you’re starting a deep dive into DJ lighting and want to get into the nitty gritty of how it all works, we recommend reading Best Gear for Mobile DJs: A Buying Guide to DJ Lighting. It will not only outline the different categories of lights available but will also get you acquainted
A DJ set with booming professional audio is a great way to enjoy dance music with a like-minded crowd, but a DJ set with a captivating light show becomes a veritable audio-visual experience that audiences may never forget. Whether blasting a burst of unexpected fog or executing a meticulously pre-programmed display of dancing lasers, keeping an array of versatile lighting fixtures is a necessary component of a complete DJ kit. Recently released lights, effects units, and control surfaces enable professional lighting designers and burgeoning
So you just landed your very first music video gig. Congratulations! You’re about to enter a wonderful world where your creative vision will translate music into a compelling visual medium. But where or how do you start? You probably have a camera, a lens, and an idea that will help you realize your vision. However, a camera and lens alone probably won't cut it for certain shots and effects. In this guide, we’re going to look at some equipment that can commonly be found on a music video production set to help make your vision a reality.
Are you looking to invest in a lighting package for an upcoming event? A mobile DJ is often hired not only to bring the entertainment, but also provide a fun and festive atmosphere. And there's no better way to create a mood or add excitement to the dance floor than with the use of event lighting. With so many choices, it's hard to know where to begin. In this article, we'll look at different types of lights and what they're good for. We'll also look at all-in-one packages to help simplify the buying process.
LED PAR: The LED PAR is the
It’s that time of year again. The days are getting shorter, the air crisper, and the foliage is starting to change. I’m talking about fall and my favorite holiday—Halloween! Ghosts, ghouls, monsters, skeletons, witches, and anything that goes bump in the night. As a kid, I loved going trick-or-treating with family and friends, and some of my favorite memories were of the houses in my neighborhood who went the extra mile to create mini-haunted houses. Over the years, I’ve sought out all manner of fright fests from the tiny “mom & pop”
Have you ever wondered how to set up dynamic lighting for your event or party? There are several low-cost and easy-to-program lighting systems that will allow you to create beautiful and engaging atmospheres for any occasion. In this article, we’ll explore various options of available lighting equipment and DMX, the programming language developed to control lighting equipment and related accessories.
DMX-512 is a serial protocol, digital, unidirectional, and with no error checking. Like most digital cables, the signal quality degrades over
New to B&H, the Chauvet COLORband Pix USB Wash Light and the EZ Laser RB Effect Light offer affordable, high-quality effects for bars, music venues, and the mobile DJ. The COLORband is a full-size LED strip light capable of pixel-mapping effects, blinder, or wall
CHAUVET has released the GigBAR LT, a new lighting system from the Pack-n-Go series that promises an all-in-one solution that’s quick and easy to set up, break down, and transport. The system consists of two moonflowers, two LED Flat PARs, and four strobes, all mounted on a single, self-contained bar.