All things LIGHTING for MOBILE DJs | Ep.1 | Light show concepts | Lighting Design Ideas

[@DJRickWeb]

💡To Learn more / Purchase Both Lighting USA Visit BothLightingUSA.com for all the lighting equipment I use! This is the first video in the lighting how to series. We discuss the basics of lighting design and setups. The types of lighting out there and how to use it to create different looks and setups.

[@buzzkill808raven2]

thanks for the vids! I'm looking for a low budget single, small/portable, battery powered light for a dj set at a concrete skatepark under a bridge. So the light would be cast on the 'ceiling' which is the bottom of the expressway bridge above us.

[@joshuahaewardii8540]

Great! Just what I was looking for Rick :) Lots of value here

[@w-latham]

Hi rick it’s me the 13 year old thank you for an other great video

[@dougberry4674]

omg it me

[@kkmusic607]

Rick, I'm just seeing this video - great content. Question for you: How did you get the par to be centered on top of the speaker?

[@DJRickWeb]

Its just laying up there. Not mounted.

[@nathanriethmaier9865]

I use T-Bars for my lights. All sound activated. ADJ is not in my budget. Chauvet is. DMX gets expensive. I am a DJ on a budget. DJ Nate-Dawg is my DJ Name.

[@tonysolomon7215]

I think you meant the reverse in terms of manufacturers.....Chauvet is 40% higher than ANYTHING ADJ has

[@markadairofficial]

Rick, can I ask, does hazers set off smoke alarms? I'm scared to buy one, incase I set on off at a performance.

[@DJRickWeb]

In general if used improperly all hazers and fogers will setup alarms. Oil based hazers used in moteration have the best chances of not setting them off. Thats what I use. But also the type of smoke detector plays into if it will set it off as well

[@djtravieso07]

“Don’t put that in the video” 😂😂

[@scratchgonzo]

What is your advice for someone starting out buying lighting to just dj partys? Couple of Chauvet Wash Hex?

[@DJRickWeb]

Those or pars

[@drkingofokay]

Helpful. Thanks

[@djme-123]

Great concept. Uplighting advice? 👍

[@DJRickWeb]

What advice you looking for?

[@djme-123]

DJ Rick Web Hi Rick. Battery uplighting v wired, layout ideas, sound/light or DMX donner? Want to get into donner set up but how do these things work and what types do you recommend? Great series by the way. 👍

[@JoseHeredia]

Great educational content. I hope DJs can understand the importance of these basic concepts and can incorporate more creativity to their events rather than the typical "spin and puke" effects.

[@DJRickWeb]

Absolutely

[@1DjScarface]

LoL your neighbors wondering what the hell is going on in your garage.... Don’t forget about the all in one gig bars & teaching them where they fit into mobile dj lighting

[@johnmcquay82]

Been there. I was cleaning a couple of fox machines a while ago and a neighbour thought the house was on fire....oops.

[@RadINation]

I worked with both ADJ myDMX and Chauvet Show Express. Both have pros and cons but her is my take. ADJ better for live bands, Chauvet better for DJs.

[@DJRickWeb]

I can see that.

[@johnmcquay82]

I haven't tried either of them. Most of my lighting work is live music, theatre etc. I went to Chamsys and never looked back.

[@rjpimprov]

Good video rick. The most important thing though after you choose your lighting is how you are using it PER songs. Match your lighting to what the song is doing, on the fly. It’s not hard to do and shows you really understand the music and how the lighting can help the vibe or the energy. Even simply turning all lights on or off at key moments (think shout or let me clear my throat) is the easiest example

[@DJRickWeb]

Video 3 is about this

[@NickSpinelli]

Good shit Rick!!!!

[@2easy300]

Lol @ Facades Rock @ 3:18 😂😂😂

[@claudiosantini7226]

Great Job Rick Awesome Video, keep them coming

[@director2bob]

Hey Rick....need your opinion about a mobile rig. I have an ebike loaded with 3 JBL EXtreme 3 and a JBL Boombox. THe sound is thundering and I ride around Austin cranking psych trance and blow people away with my mobile bicycle sound system. What I want to add is a heavy duty child bicycle stroller to back of bike and load it up with lasers and a haze machine. Not sure what the portable battery requirements would be as they make portable DC powered battery packs that have AC outlets so I can buy power for the lasers. I basically have an unlimited budget and can drop $1000 on lasers, batteries etc. This trailer will be towed on back of my ebike and used solely outdoors at night time to have impromptu outdoor dance raves as I ride my ebike all over Austin. So this gear will only be used outdoors being towed by a bicycle. I am not doing this to make money but to just trip people out and spread good energy. ANy thoughts on which lasers you would recommend. I would buy 4 different lasers if you think that would work outside. These lights will essentially be going straight up in air and not projected against any backdrop. Like I rode my bike into the middle of a dark field. I am a very psychedelic person and will also be wearing some dope LED clothes for full effect. Thanks again to you or anyone who could share some advice.

[@Djhotrod210]

Good Stuff brother... most people don't know how much you can do with a par!

[@spadz93]

Definitely looking forward to seeing your take on showxpress

[@runningbull6178]

you and dj bar should put on those sumo suits and kungfu ninja slap each other silly🤣😅😂😆

[@N1ckT1107]

Hello

[@1973djmarc]

Rick, Here in Arizona I barely use my uplighting because a lot of the halls are catching on to lighting. Most of the halls are installing lights and uplighting and dj system and hiring dj's charging the clients in there package(if they wanted that) or the client can hiring there own dj or lighting, I had two wedding like that.

[@derickrose663]

Great info will be using this concept when I update my lights

[@johngatome8581]

Hi Dj Rick.nice video on lightning very detailed .looking foward for more informative videos.... especially on projectors and mapping

[@DJChristo3lektric]

Jeeze why not be original and ditch the fecade? 🤣 Reference to your "why DJ's shouldn't use a fecade" rant

[@DJRickWeb]

Yeah ik lol

[@abdenarreola1060]

Hey bro can you give me a recommendation on what’s a good gobo machine to use for an event??

[@DJRickWeb]

A projector.

[@abdenarreola1060]

@@DJRickWeb I know a projector but which brand or style would you recommend I’m looking for one to use for a major event Do you have one in mind you would use Model ??

[@DJRickWeb]

See the projector video I did

[@abdenarreola1060]

@@DJRickWeb thanks Bro

[@CJDJDANN1]

I use a Martin Wizard or ADJ Ricochet or the Equinox Gobo Projector for my center pieces and all work very well for different types of events

[@David-ib8ek]

Great Informative video! Thanks.

[@odibaana6436]

I've watching a lot of your videos and i'm learning a lot! thanks rick!

[@itomo1203]

Great tutorial for a DJ who starts it's job as a lighting performer aswell. That's what a DJ wants for a great gig!

[@cameronlockett5698]

Hi djrickweb brilliant video and thanks for the pro tips

[@vasilydjharvie9286]

Hi, Rick! I am thinking to buy first uplighting, Chinese pars+dmx wireless transmitters/ receivers (like donner) is it a good start? I dont want static uplighting. Thanks for answer!!!!

[@DJRickWeb]

Sure

[@StickyFusion]

Hey Rick, I think this might be a shot in the dark kind of question but I have been a Lumidesk Ultimate user for years and I think I recall you saying you were a Chauvet ShowExpress user. I am not sure how much different these DMX packages are but from the few I have seen, they have a lot of similarities. I am trying to duplicate the exact sort of "chase/movement" scene you have going in the 12:26 mark of your video. I was curious how you did it. My software has an FX Generator which helps create some of the more complex movements and bundled actions into 1 scene. However I have 4 moving heads I am trying to do this with and I see you are using 2 but I wonder if that matters. Supposedly Lumidesk is quite powerful and can do pretty much anything, or so I am told. The problem is I can't find anyone using it so I am sort of on my own in that respect. It was very expensive and I am pretty much committed at this point. Any scene design guidance you could provide that I might be able to translate into my application would be very helpful. Thanks.

[@DJRickWeb]

You can always just use duplicate channels. Like putting multiple movers on the same dmx channels. Then in the movers built in menus you can invert the pan and tilt so the movers mirror each over.

[@djgene5621]

Very informative video. Thanks for sharing. How many monogram projectors were used in that leaf design set up? That looked great!

[@DJRickWeb]

3

[@djpcbaby]

Great video! I hope you could do a separate video on doing textures later on.

[@mikengeerockstarkaraokedj8474]

loved the video, looking forward to more videos on lighting. one I would be interested in is from your computer to the actual light, if you could add a touch of that to one of the videos please

[@tkointernational]

I really appreciated this because I'm in the market for new lighting. Been doing some research on everything you just mentioned from pars to moving heads and beams. I'm looking forward to future videos you have in store for us.

[@Dj_Jwoo]

I’m new to lighting. If I have 8 par lights, is there a way to chain the power (not daisy chain DMX) to each light so I wouldn’t need 8 separate plugs? Not sure if I asked the question the right way

[@DJRickWeb]

Iec linker cables. Yes

[@jaydenvandermerwe3486]

Good stuff Everything covered

[@stewardsproductions]

Great video brother!

[@gsonn18]

Great Info - Thanks!

[@futureclassdnbofficial6221]

great vid i learnded lots. thanks

[@djtweezy06]

Great Vid Was wondering if you have a link to the scrims used for your lighting stands. There is a link for the speaker ones but not the lighting stand.

[@DJRickWeb]

There made by scrim king

[@thirdeye856]

Hey Rick.do they make the Pro DJ MHH 5 mover. It's always out of stock. If so can you suggest a good Inexpensive mover

[@DJRickWeb]

They have like the inno wash mover. But it's not hex.

[@az183654183654]

DJ Rick Web, how do I mount my par lights on-top of my Active speakers?

[@DJRickWeb]

I have a video on that

[@ryanryanakalkwilliams9228]

Another great video. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the lighting videos

[@TeeCamp10]

Great video, i was looking deeply at some moving head-spots but not sure if i want to go that route just yet. What are your thoughts on moving head-wash's? I'm sure using a haze generator still makes it look cooler, but it is still a wash so maybe it could be used with out a haze generator and still get decent results.

[@DJRickWeb]

They are great and can be used with and without haze

[@victoriagarduno]

Very good I love how detail you explain stuff but I do have a question I live here in Arizona and a lot of my clients have parties in there backyard and they be asking for uplighting and moving heads just light up the dance floor so with that being said any idea how I can create an outside lighting looks??? so I don’t blind people thanks and can’t wait till the next video

[@DJRickWeb]

I mentioned that in the video. You have to shine the light down from a high up point.

[@victoriagarduno]

DJ Rick Web ok up high and shine them down ok I’ll try that I can use adj pocket pro for the moving heads right or is it best to get bigger ones???

[@maxwank4209]

amazing video!!! Love how you give so many ideas and tips!

[@C-Dub1906]

Great Vid. Loving the Chanel

[@hhaarmann]

Hi rick, I liked the leaves on the ceiling idea. You use wash lights for this with some sort of filter? Keep up the good work. Love your channel.

[@DJRickWeb]

No you use gobo projectors. Warm white ones for the right look. You can layer wash with the gobo to create a even cooler look

[@rpitsas2004]

Awesome video Ricky!

[@phil3142]

Great introduction thank you 👍

[@SamBrooks]

Awesome video!

[@RyanMoodGAMING]

Parents say I’m not allowed a fog or haze machine :(. I’m starting a Sound and Lighting course next year as well. Parents also say I can’t get anything from you / support you :(

[@DJRickWeb]

Get anything? Like knowledge or like equipment? I have been DJing since 2012 and have a great wealth of knowledge to provide. The biggest thing with building and company and getting equipment is that you have to have your own drive and will to build it. My parents were anti me doing DJing. I had to one have a normal job making money and not use any of that money for DJing. Basically had to build the DJ side equipment and all with only DJ money that I made as a hobby when first starting.

[@RyanMoodGAMING]

@@DJRickWeb I have DJ equipment and lighting and 1 moving head beam but I'm not allowed to get a Fog/Haze Machine; they don't mind if I want to be a DJ when I'm older as long as I can pay bills etc.

[@Alpha-ro8sc]

Sounds like you are getting a bit of a Southern Draw! Welcome to the South Brother.

[@DJRickWeb]

Got to fit in

[@djn8764]

Need to link your haze machine

[@DJRickWeb]

Should be in the description

[@jdthedjenttv3898]

Hey Rick. what do you do in the open type of room where they're not really any accents to focus on and then there are four or five power sockets on one side and two on the other side. in terms of uplighting

[@DJRickWeb]

Create designs. Uplighting, textures etc

[@jdthedjenttv3898]

I know you have one but what is your opinion or could you make a vid on power conditioners for powered systems

[@2easy300]

Hey DJ Rick maybe u can help me out, or anybody could chime in too... I don’t know how much to charge or even where to start. I’ve DJ’d before, plenty of birthday parties and even a wedding. (It went great I followed everything u and DJ Barr said about how y’all do you guys weddings so thanks to u guys it went great!!!) I know how to get ppl on the dance floor and read a crowd for the most part. But they were all for friends n family so I didn’t even really care how much I got just as long as I was fed 😅 but now more and more ppl are starting to ask for my services and I don’t even know what to charge when they ask... I have 2 JBL PRX 815/ 2-18” Peavey Subs/ 2 Focus Spot 3Z/ 6 Element Hex Uplights/ 2 Rockwell Glo Totems/ 2 Mega Hex (for the totems)/ 5 panel facade all w/ scrims/ 2 cordless Shure mics and Airstream DMX. What’s a good starting price or if I were to do a full wedding (Ceremony, cocktail, reception)? Any advice is good advice up to this point. Thanks DJ Rick and keep up the great content!!!

[@djjohnnyhaines]

If you were to justify a price to someone, you need to account for your fixed costs "Music, internet to get music, office expense to do prep work, Insurance if you have it, that kind of stuff", your setup/teardown time, transportation, you should also be charging a percentage of the amount of equipment you bring to an event all before you pay yourself what your worth for performing. You should be able to pay off a piece of equipment before it becomes obsolete, so figure on 20 - 30 events at most before something wears out or breaks and needs replaced so that you can keep your business profitable. Then you need to charge for your time at the event. This is just a basic idea in pricing yourself and your market might dictate how much you can make, but you should account for these things when giving out a price. If someone wants a longer event vs a shorter event you have to consider that as well. Good luck!

[@2easy300]

Thank you John Haines I appreciate that info, will take all that into account

[@tkointernational]

John Haines that was a good breakdown for starters.

[@tkointernational]

John Haines that was a good breakdown for starters.

[@DJRickWeb]

Price shop your market and see what ever one else is charging. Then think about where you fit into the market. Lower scale, average, high scale. And charge appropriately

[@billkthedj]

Very helpful!

[@DJDynablend]

Nice vid, lighting can be a real challenge at times. What do you recommend for a Muay Thai Fight night??

[@DJRickWeb]

Not sure

[@ccmarshall1094]

What facade is that back there?

[@DJRickWeb]

Adj

[@swisherrelic2796]

Why do light bars or gig bar as I call them have such a big mixed reaction I think they are great.

[@DJRickWeb]

Because they are sound active primarily. They are difficult to dmx because they are basically 4 lights in one. And they are very limiting to what you can do in terms of lighting design

[@ddridder]

Thx mate for this interesting video. Just starting with light design & config :-) I was just wondering: when you need fog/haze for beam lights, how do you solve this in open air? I tested indoor with haze and that works vergy good. Didn't test this outside though.

[@DJRickWeb]

Not easy need high power fog machines and hazers

[@MrRichfusion]

Hey Rick. What kind of computer are you using? I have a 2013 13" Mac book pro. It won't let me download updates anymore, Lol. It's time for me to get an upgrade. What would be your choice?

[@DJRickWeb]

Look back about a year in videos man. Got a complete video on my computer

[@joshuahaewardii8540]

What is that intro music bro? It's lit

[@productmangerupdates]

Hey Rick, where did you find gobos for uplights?

[@DJRickWeb]

Uplights dont have gobos

[@IAMJESUShereNnow]

Fire department bill for coming out to answer false fire alarms is $10,000 or more not sure if DJ insurance covers this

[@bazzookabod5250]

White Privilege Kat clingfilm over the detectors👍 yeah

[@IAMJESUShereNnow]

Nothing like bad advise 👍

[@RamPageProX2024]

hi dj web what is a good laptop to use as a dj

[@DJRickWeb]

There is ton of options

[@RamPageProX2024]

@@DJRickWeb ok thanks i7 will be good

[@discoveraudio6593]

What lighting controller do you use?

[@DJRickWeb]

None

[@discoveraudio6593]

Wait.... sorry. I’m new to this stuff. So how do you control your lights? Is there an app? Do you use a program on your computer?

[@baskin321]

I have 7 different kinds of fixtures, but can’t really use them all together since some lights don’t compliment each other

[@DJRickWeb]

Very true

[@jn596]

Hey DJ Rick. Thanks for this info. Really good stuff to know. Just a question please...how do you mount your wash lights to the top of your speakers?

[@DJRickWeb]

I made a video on this

[@jn596]

@@DJRickWeb thanks !!!