Great show Book! Sorry I missed it live! So you like the Wolf Mix better than the control one with soundswitch? I was looking to start learning DMX. I’m scared lol!!

I really enjoyed listening to this at work today. How do you get something like this on KZbin without getting flagged?

I didnt know you were doing live DJ sessions!👏👏👏

Book!!

At work On the Laptop!!!!!!!

I just purchased some tube lights from amazon and I am sold. The ease of set up was definitely a plus. I received a lot of compliments. They are not the brightest but that’s okay…I prefer my dance floor to be more on the dark side. Anyways just my 2¢

I asked the videographers and even photographers that use those lights to only turn them on when they are actually shooting. Not to keep them on permanently. throughout the whole dancing

@the DJ HELP DESK comment. I was banned as well for a comment I made about it being a “Help” desk, not a place to flood the group flexing gear. Eh!

I 100% agree with you Jay....an absolute pain in the arse

Just ask the videographer to turn the light on and off when recording! Cause usually the video guy dont stay til the end anyway or you can adjust the amount of lights you set up. Great Topic though!

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I dislike those video videographers spot lights too. In the end we are still there for the customers and unfortunately we have to deal with this. If it were me, they would need to turn them off. At best, they can have 20 min at the beginning then they need to turn them off.

one word .....JACKERY.....LOL,seriously I hope you and your family & friends stay safe champ........JACKERY

I come from the club so the darker it gets the better. Especially when you’re dealing with older folks , they get shy to dance with those lights

I love my videographer friends. But I will say that the energy of the dancing is always less for the events that I can't control the lighting. This is not an exaggeration! I mix lighting just like I mix music! But usually I ask for 20 good minutes of the spotlights off. The best videographers will usually oblige.

My G. I tell them "You get 10 minutes, make em count" as nicely as I can. Kills the vibe on the D floor and honeslty, how much diff dance floor footage can you really get? I pull em aside and respectfully make a compromise about it. If they refuse, I pull the couple aside, briefly explain the situation and see what they say. Most couples say " kill the video light" and were back to getting lit. :D

It's normal up here in Canada to dj 10 hour day. Ceremony 3:00pm. Cocktail hour is no longer an hour sometimes 2 hours. Dinner is around 6 go for 1 hour and a half maybe 2 hours. Dancing for 5-6 hours sometimes. I agree the dancing part is too long. I would rather have the dancing part be 3 hours. But then again we can charge more because we are there longer.

finally!!! someone talks about this!! its a pain in the ass as a DJ and setting a vibe but bright white light goes against the whole thing!

Good video. I'm now to the business, and I utilize information from professionals like yourself to educate myself. I created a contract, but I don't think it covers enough. I pretty much have the basic. Are you willing to give me your top for items you feel should be on every contract? I have my hourly, balance due date, overtime hourly, termination, client duties, etc. What else would you recommend. It would be nice if you even made a video about it. Thanks for the information you provide.

I bring plastic large garbage bags to place over the speaker although the sound quality may be impacted. The customers are more understanding that you are flexible and willing to help continue. Surprisingly in my past experiences the customers want to continue on regardless of the weather however, some may opt to transfer the ceremony inside the venue, but large garbage bags to cover the equipment. Mainly the speaker does come in handy.

Yup

dude i love your videos. i'm a small dj from the uk. been around for 23 years now, i lovethwway youu wanna people djs its so inspiring x big up fella

I know youre going to get some flack for saying it from videographer and photographers as well so as me being a DJ Videographer and Photographer let me say this as a videographer and photographer: if the couple has hired a photographer and or videographer at a wedding etc they want them to capture the event so they can look back and see it over and over through out the years so us DJs have to stay out of the way of that because they spoke with the videographer and photographer and seen their work and hired them because of how their work looks. now Ive had to ask the DJ to turn off their color lights at certain times or give them spotlight so we can take the photos without colors on the brides dress. the Brides hate that with a passion and will not pick those pictures and have asked me why didnt i ask the DJ to turn them off from my experience. Now as a DJ same thing i will not get in the way of the photographer and videographer thats working because what they are doing is capturing memories of the event and im just DJing witch is at the moment important to the event but it doesnt trump their recorded memories. now personally i dont use those on stand spotlights i use an on camera spot light so i can move around and the way i shoot photography the DJ can keep the lights on. If im djing and its a certain dance my other shooter will know how to shoot and if its an all dj lights on situation or ill turn the lights all white with soundswitch.. but this is what ive learned over the years Djing photographing and videoing events..

there needs to be compromise, so, what i ask, is this..... please have the videos done by 10, so i get 3 hours without their lights.

Keep it on the signature dances maybe the first opening set after that beat it

Samething happen to me this past weekend. The videographer was scared and ask can you put it up for the first dance I was like sure. He left the light on all night and left the light lol.

just got a Rane performer but I can't find the flight case that I had on my old controller which was the pioneer SZ . the laptop platform would raise and extend back but I can't find any being sold for the Rane do they still make them?

what mount are you using for the wmx?

Weather come on man just bring other DJ’s on to see what’s happening around the country

Weather* change title while its early 🔥🔥

yessir!!!! i peeped them darn bugs kept messing with you.. thx fam got a wedding coming too.. great motivation.... salute!!!

Another great log.

Looks like another good event to me bro! Keep doing what you do. You are an inspiration!

Gigbar 2 is legit, everyone has an opinion. I use a gigbar and people dig it.

I am working on my first gig log thank you i needed this 🤦🏽

My guyyyuyy! Your vids are getting so f*cking mint quality. Also, loving the grey hairs, my G. Distinguished gentleman 1000%

Flip Flop on, they was getting it in.

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Nice vid. What do you use to mount the moving heads to your stands?

I think the maui's would sound better l and r of the dancefloor

Why the click bait thumbnail?

That was a fantastic breakdown of what makes a great DJ. I especially loved the advice to treat every gig with the same importance. It's clear that a dedicated and passionate DJ can make a huge difference in any event.

THAT SETUP LOOKS LIKE SHIT EWWW

I’m from uk so I ordered from China as it’s just the same sending back to us or China but they are fantastic lights

Good Morning Jay, sorry to bother is Dj Rubytunes….Can I ask you for your honest opinion ? I’m about to Buy 2 washers lights from your hommie Dj Rick Web… I noticed that you use Washers instead of beams…In your honest opinion which ones would U say would B my best option…Washers or Beams ? PS: I’m inclined towards the washers…..

sounds great dj1740 in the house.

Whoops I missed it, at a wedding

Putting the speakers behind the booth has to hurt your ears gig after gig

Cool video 💯

How do i install this on my motorcycle handlebar?