Mobile DJ Tutorial: How to do digital Monogram or gobo | Epson Projector | Tips Projectorgram

[@DJRickWeb]

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[@sypho23]

Bro you deserve 1 million sub and more money for the effort you put into your videos. I appreciate the wealth of information that comes from you bruh! Much love!

[@garrettbaudioandvideo]

If you are using digital monograms it is a good idea to make a backup onto another flash drive before the gig just in case your file(s) on one flash drive get corrupted

[@DJRickWeb]

Yep

[@rajneeshpandey795]

Look l

[@sethgz420]

That auto keystone is life! Such a time saver. Upgrade time!!

[@carsonfairfield9680]

Honestly man just wanted to say you’ve inspired me so much to get into djing more, I got a really lit Pep Rally coming up and I’ll possibly be doing my first big big for my school’s valentine dance, really hope you see this because I just wanted you to know your amazing at what you do and you’ve truly inspired me, your videos are really helpful and are really enjoyable to watch, keep working hard man👍🏼🤟🏼

[@carsonfairfield9680]

*Gig

[@crandallerobinson6674]

I use the same projector and setup from CSNL and the output is great. I upgraded from the Chauvet Gobo Shot IRC and I haven't looked back.

[@85milt]

After watching this I’m confident into offering monogram to my services thank you

[@DJRickWeb]

Its a great add on!

[@jessezepeda3990]

Thank you Rick! Loved this video very informative!

[@djfingersflores]

really good info brother Rick, KEEP ROCKIN' STEADY

[@DrDre.]

Really Good Job Explaining Process and Products and Tips. I really appreciate it! Thank You Bro!

[@xTKGxSlickbackx]

Buying an Epson projector as we speak. Last minute request for a wedding this Saturday. This video is awesome. Thanks. New sub here.

[@djpuma007]

Awesome and very informative video. Thank you so much been looking for options for doing monogram and your video totally help with a lot of the questions I had. Thank you 🙏,

[@jasonsouthwick1991]

Excellent info very knowledgeable video. Thank you for this.

[@grantsoutdoor]

taught me everything i needed to know in mintues. Thank you

[@DJHakiREDD]

Thank you for this info and being gracious enough to share your knowledge and the gear you're using. QQ - max throw distance... what is ideal to look for? I intend to use the projector for monograms as well.

[@DJRickWeb]

It has zoom capabilities. And it comes down to the size of wall you have. I have done 50ft cross room shots or close up 10ft away.

[@DJJASProductions]

Great video. I use an iPod touch for my media player. Gives a little more flexibility and you can adjust the size without using different sized gobos :)

[@djtweezy06]

Great video. My Epson projector is only 3600 lumens, I think, but I have had no problems projecting monograms. And it only cost around $500. I do use the media player for all my monograms as mines does not have a usb on the back.

[@DJRomanCandles]

Yeah I got a 3300 lumen one from 7 years ago, looking at doing more stuff than just slideshows/videos with it. Will test it out for free at a gig this weekend!

[@andrebryant516]

I use virtual dj on my Mac or pc as a media player to run slide shows or whatever just put a thumb drive in and a hdmi cable from pc or Mac to projector and it’s all good

[@derueoloughlin8672]

Well Done! Like the Auto Adjust! Projectorgram is awesome!

[@DJQuet]

I LIKE RICK, HE KEEPS IT REAL MAN

[@garrettbaudioandvideo]

You can also use an extra laptop to play animated monograms

[@Killcaptain123]

Garrett B yeah but the media player he uses is super compact and sits right with the projector rather than needing to find a place to sit a laptop. I’d definitely go the media player route. May cost a bit extra rather than a spare laptop. But cleanliness is worth the extra money!

[@DjReeceVarnell]

I use an Asus Vivo stick. Has windows 10 and sticks right on top. Gives you a few other possibilities.

[@robbspencer]

Noah D media player costs 20-30 bucks.

[@flyrobin2544]

@@robbspencer Micca Speck player 👏

[@McCauleyJones]

Thanks Rick! I ordered everything listed above. Great review as this was a grey area and I was holding back.

[@DaveTry1]

McCauley Jones What size SKB case did you end up getting for the projector and are you happy with it? The link doesn’t specify which size.

[@hardlashslentertainment5896]

What’s the skb case size

[@djplay6192]

Thanks for the video you covered everything I needed to know thanks Rick Web 👍

[@djTaranehEnt]

Very helpful video, THANK YOU!

[@nodaysoff2005]

I love this. I am about to buy a projector and create my own gallery with my 2nd laptop and use that

[@djjoematt]

Damn. Knocked it out the park Web!

[@MelloTMusic]

hey Rick great video with you still recommend this projector in 2024 or this a better unit at a similar price now ,let me know thank you

[@DJRickWeb]

Absolutely we have 2 of them and I know a few other companies that have like 10 of them

[@marcvandenEngh]

Hi, I have a question what can you charge the customer for a monogram on their wedding day? I watch your video a lot, very instructive, thanks, greeting Marc from the Netherlands

[@DJRickWeb]

$395 is what we charge

[@keith6743]

man i need your budget.... 500.00 for monogram... 3 weddings and it pays for itself...as always great video its great that you share... thinking about getting back into weddings but got to start building back up

[@kevinoriol]

great info bro. I need to save my pennies to get one of these bad boys.

[@andyelizalde7267]

Hi Rick can you please let me know if you can do a slight show with the micro with Audio and how. Thank you Rick

[@DJRickWeb]

Yes you can. You have to use the audio out aux to play the audio or the internal projector speakers.

[@thecelebrationdj]

How are you making this financially viable? I did 50 weddings in the Bay Area last year and I only had 2 requests for monograms at the ridiculously low price of $185. I can't seem to imagine spending the money you have here on these awesome components if it would take years to pay back. I think you mentioned charging $500 for the monogram? How did you sell that?

[@DJRickWeb]

Well it's all about marketing that you have them. I have pictures all over our website and social media of them. We also have an animated one shown off at every wedding show. Oh and most of my clients that are interested in lighting, if I dont have photos doing it in their venue already I will offer to come do a lighting demo at there venue. Being a couple uplights and my projector and show them what it would look like. Also we charge 295 for static and 495 for animated. 2019 50% of our weddings had a monogram. Oh and I dont do packages with them.

[@thecelebrationdj]

@@DJRickWeb Thanks borther. What do you mean you don't do packages with them? BTW- I ordered the swivel projector mount today

[@djkellyflavour5481]

Thanks again bro awesome video as usual. Gonna do the upgrade

[@josephkaszuba2007]

Great video! I followed the link in the description but It asks you to select the size. What size SKB Case do you use for the projector? Thanks Rick!

[@DJRickWeb]

Not sure off the top of my head

[@crystalmercer8623]

Hi Rick: The Projector Mount link you had several drop downs. Would you be able to give me the exact selections to make in order to get your specific project mount?? Thanks

[@flyrobin2544]

Not all DLPs have high contrast,always check your specs.

[@partycity55]

Pretty awesome stuff Thank You so much

[@BernardoTheDJ]

Hey Rick, dumb question. When you get an image up, how do you get rid of that menu bar on the bottom? Only thing I’ve found is to zoom twice to 125%… Is this the best way?

[@DJRickWeb]

Press enter

[@DJRandyGMusic]

Hey Rick. What size SKB Case are you currently using for your projector? DJ Randy G Epic DJ’s Entertainment Atlanta / Gwinnett County, GA

[@DJRickWeb]

Its linked in the description/comment

[@DaveTry1]

DJ Randy G Did you ever figure out which size SKB case to get for the projector?

[@DJRandyGMusic]

David Prendergast that for asking, and yes I did. I ended up getting the SKB iSeries 3I-2015-7B-C with cubed foaming.

[@garrettbaudioandvideo]

I have a hitachi cp-wx4021n projector that’s 4,000 lumens, it has manual keystoning, it has zoom, and it’s around $1,200

[@flyrobin2544]

A comparable projector like the Epson Home Cinema 1450 at that price has a contrast ratio of 15,000 :1. Your projector is only 2000:1. The contrast between your black background and the monogram is the most important feature of any projector..

[@fotostudiovandenengh8817]

Hi Rick,, I also want to be able to endorse the logo of a wedding couple, I need advice, would this be good for that? Sony VPL-CW 255 would love to hear your opinion regards marc

[@DJRickWeb]

Not sure I only use the projectors we bought

[@SherwinBajao]

Good info!

[@cameronlockett5698]

Hi djrickweb good projector tips because I need to get another projector

[@raggaroaringsound]

Maybe you can help. When running a static gobo from usb, I have a menu at the bottom of the screen. Can't seem to hide it. It's an Epson Powerlite 1940W.

[@DJRickWeb]

Press enter it goes away then

[@rocklivesound24]

...good stuff👍🏾 keep rocking 💪🏾

[@KiwiClawDHA]

My projector doesn't have zoom, but it has access to USB media. Also I assume that your talking about mini non motion gobos and not moving heads. In that sense. Sure.

[@DJRickWeb]

You mean like the monogram moves? I do animation monograms

[@KiwiClawDHA]

@@DJRickWeb Moving heads. The ones that twist and move verse the ones you just place somewhere

[@j03franks]

Can you throw that same projector with ball adapter on a normal speaker stand? Or do you have to use the gravity stand?

[@DJRickWeb]

Absolutely you can. Just prefer the look of the gravity.

[@j03franks]

@@DJRickWeb ah thanks, i ended up getting one. Threw it on a speaker stand and thought it was too low. gravity stands can get it up alot higher so I bit the bullet.

[@SV6Mustang]

Thank you for the information today and the other day when I messaged you on Facebook!

[@chrisgonzalez4354]

Hey Rick is this still current or do u recommend new products???

[@DJRickWeb]

Still using this exact setuo

[@guillermojimenez6901]

Priceless... Good vibes brother ✌

[@mystikmusic-weddingeventdj4151]

Great video, What are the 5 different sizes they provide for you? i have not seen that before.

[@DJRickWeb]

Like how big the monogram is compared to the black background

[@mystikmusic-weddingeventdj4151]

@@DJRickWeb yea, one is probably 1080p, one might be 720x540? or something like that. the other one might be smaller. was wondering what five sizes they sent you. thanks

[@Projectorgram]

@@mystikmusic-weddingeventdj4151 - You can see an example here: instagram.com/p/B236dFVHj3W/

[@ChrisKinselRVA]

How much do you charge for a monogram? Static & Animated?

[@DJRickWeb]

395 for both static or animated. I dont change the price anymore.

[@JugChampion]

Great video. I'd like your opinion: I have a 2800 Lumen NEC projector already. Ultimately I would love to get something about twice that amount, but would like to pay for the projector by selling packages for monograms using the projector I already have. In your opinion, while not as good, can I squeak by a season with what I already have?

[@DJRickWeb]

Depends on the venue. If they are all inside and dont have to project far to a wall maybe...

[@youngmando78]

I plan to buy buy the same projector you have and I was wondering what size is your case?

[@DJRickWeb]

Its linked above

[@youngmando78]

@@DJRickWeb Sorry but it's not, I click on the link and on Amazon it ask me to select size

[@DaveTry1]

Armando Martinez did you ever find out what size SKB case for the projector?

[@youngmando78]

@@DaveTry1 I went for the middle sized case thats 19''x14.38''x8'' cubed foam w/ wheels its SKB 31-1914-8B-C iSeries. The case is really nice and comes w/ a pull out handle in case you want to wheel it out

[@SV6Mustang]

Any way to get rid of the shadow box on the monogram? I used it for the first time and it was horrible looking. I have the same projector as you do.

[@DJRickWeb]

Uplights on either side hide it

[@SV6Mustang]

DJ Rick Web thank you sir!

[@djdannybhtx]

Or buy a DLP projector to get rid of the grey box ;)

[@flyrobin2544]

Epsons have great contrast ratios and the 3 lcd holds up longer. ... I have been using them for many years. The Optoma DLPs I have aren't doing so well.

[@djdannybhtx]

Fly Robin great! I have EPSONS, BEN Q’s, and Optomas. All have performed great!

[@nyc_djyounglb]

Awsome vid bro keep it up!

[@SHOCKANDAWTV]

Rick i see a line under the monogram u put on the wall can u make that go away or is something that u have to deal with?

[@DJRickWeb]

Thats part of using a LCD style projector. I put uplights on either side of it and it masks it well. If you got a DLP style there would be no lines but those projectors cost a lot morw

[@OTownProductionsDJ]

Ordered from projectogram. Haven’t loaded them up yet. Possibly a premature question but how are your monograms not showing a black square background? It appears in my email that I received that all 5 sizes will have a black background?? Just curious. Thanks!

[@DJRickWeb]

Black and transparent are the same thing to a projector

[@OTownProductionsDJ]

@@DJRickWeb thanks!! Obviously I’m a rookie at this 🤣. Depending on you to keep making videos!!!

[@kyddjoe7640]

What about a epson ex11000😊

[@mariogutierrez3399]

Are you able to reuse the animated gobo and change the names on them? Or is it a one time use, and if it’s a one time use do you give your client the files since it will probably not have any future value to you?

[@DJRickWeb]

If you make them yourself you could create a template. With projectorgram other then using them for demos and wedding shows that's about it. I send my clients the files before the event to verify

[@ayebman5275]

Love your vids can i get your party playlist

[@sids24trk]

great video. I have be doing this for a long while but need a heavy duty stand like the one you are using. Please text me back all the parts you are using. I went to the link so many parts. Don't want to buy the wrong parts Thanks in advance

[@404photos]

Awesome video content DJ! One question... What options did you select for your video projector mount system from CSNL?

[@DJRickWeb]

Mine is just the video projector ball joint head. 1 3/8" tripod mount

[@mrhillcityva434]

This is the one I got.... Projector Mount Style: Video Projector Ball Joint Head 1 3/8" Tripod Mt. About $120

[@RoyalSingleton]

Great info!

[@djsergeantp4013]

Rick, Just picked this projector up and was wondering how you get rid of the bottom menu bar when you project the image? Thanks in advance!

[@DJRickWeb]

Press enter

[@garrettbaudioandvideo]

I have a hitachi cp-wx4021n projector that’s 4,000 lumens, it has manual keystoning, it has zoom, it can read Jepeg files, and Its around $1,200 new

[@shindanu]

If you spent 1200 y not buy his?

[@davidhughes8574]

Great info

[@dylanmeas2957]

What format is the thumbdrive? Do you just put the jpeg inside usb or create a folder?

[@DJRickWeb]

Just place them on the thumb drive. Epson reads both jpeg and png

[@thecelebrationdj]

Hey DJ Rick, thanks for the great video. I bought one of the mounts you recommended and I bought a 5000 lumen NEC 500U projector used on Ebay. Couple questions: 1) What file format are you using to create the Monograms? I tried creating a PNG file and it wasn't transparent. I then used a GIF and it worked as a transparency, but the edges are a little more jagged. 2) What are you doing about the rectangle projector "halo" that surrounds the projection of the Monogram transparency? Worded differently, even though my image is transparent and the letters come up in White, the projector still creates a slightly black colored projection in a rectangle around the Monogram. Is there a way to keep this from happening so it just projects the letters and not a box around them?

[@DJRickWeb]

1.) I dont create monograms. I just use projectorgram 2.) That comes down to your projector mostly. But you can adjust the brightness some. Or you can mask it by putting a couple uplights on either side of it

[@thecelebrationdj]

@@DJRickWeb thanks bud. The uplights are a good call

[@thecelebrationdj]

@@DJRickWeb does the projector you've recommended in your videos have a rectangle "Halo" overflow light box around the image?

[@_autyyyy]

Really important question, do you remember by any chance your old projector's brand name and model? Thanks in advance!

[@DJRickWeb]

Epson 1500 or 1550

[@DIAZAL23]

Good idea!!

[@mrs.cilyaboney5560]

YABER Y21 Native 1920 x 1080P Projector 7000L Upgrad Full HD Video Projector, Support 4k & Zoom, Home & Outdoor Projector Compatible w/TV Stick,HDMI,VGA,USB, iPhone,Android,Laptop,PS4,Xbox I want to buy this for my own wedding. It will be used for a slide show and then the monogram. Is this a good item to start with? TIA!

[@DJRickWeb]

Probably not

[@ricksta301]

good stuff

[@CvetaevOrchestra]

2020 year. And you tell how to use a projector. Funny)

[@djeddie]

Good review man. I've been thinking of getting a projector lately but wanting LED so I don't have to worry about bulbs and stuff like that even though LED projectors have limited brightness compared to LCD or DLP from what I read but haven't seen many reviews of daytime for them. I'm a designer/animator so I can create my own designs easily. What about the YABER or WiMiUS brands which are about $250 - $300 and advertise over 6000 Lumen and 1080p with Keystone & 8000:1 Contrast Ratio?

[@DJRickWeb]

I stick to name brands. And led projectors cant compete. Laser projectors though.....

[@djeddie]

@@DJRickWeb Thafir for the reply. Why LED can't compete exactly? Brightness or contrast you think? It's a big investment is $1400+ in Canada and while yes a few gigs will cover its cost, savings are still nice so I wonder if you can recommend any cheaper alternatives that you tried or seen in real life?

[@DJRickWeb]

@@djeddie tried cheaper. Had to send them back. Ended up realizing it's just better to bug quality that will last a lot longer

[@djeddie]

@@DJRickWeb ahh interesting. Was it overall quality though or the brightness and contrast wasn't enough though? Just so I know better.

[@polo5569]

Oh and it's it possible to use a short throw projector for this. Just wanted to check. Sometimes i use projectors for other reasons and it would make more sense if i could but one that would solve both problems.

[@imthedj2000]

I use my short throw sometimes maybe twice a year. I set it up rights against the wall.

[@polo5569]

This may be a dumb question but with a short throw are you also able to project something from far away. I've never used one so i don't know it's versatility.

[@imthedj2000]

@@polo5569 the further away it gets from the wall the larger it gets. It would be entirely too large 10ft away from a wall. It may work if you set it up on a wall behind you on a table or on something so that it gets some height.

[@hmproductionsdjs]

hi rick I try that but won't show it any setting. with the espon to show up only show when I put the external drive let me know thanks

[@DJRickWeb]

I am not sure the question or what uou originally asked.

[@hmproductionsdjs]

@@DJRickWeb sorry for the typo what I meant was when I insert the usb drive behind the epson it only show a folder but won't open the folder and then went I put the external drive shows the monogram with the device I am trying to put just the usb drive so I don't have to use the external drive ? that why I was asking if the any setting I have to do on the epson to show the usb drive monogram I go to usb option on the epson?

[@firstchino]

Hey what is up? What is the name of the projector stand? And where did you bought it?

[@elitepartypro8133]

I bought this one, and it's the best. Trust me, you won't regret it. projectorgram.com/product/ez-mount-hd/

[@mikeonthemicdj5026]

Out of stock

[@polo5569]

So which mount system are you using? I would be using one on ultimate support speaker stand (ts-100b)

[@DJRickWeb]

The $119 dollar model

[@polo5569]

Ok thanks.

[@tlcevents1955]

Hey Rick, love your content! Quick question, when using this same projector Epson PowerLite 2250U and using a usb flash drive to display the jpg gobo, I can't get the projector's menu to go away. Called Epson's toll free number, they said the menu under what ever you are displaying can't go away. This menu is there only when I use usb flash drive directly for a static gobo. Any suggestions?

[@DJRickWeb]

Hmmm we never have that issue. We just click in on the monogram we want and bam good to go no issues no menues

[@DjGCue71]

Ok so in order for a dj to add this to it’s rig, ur looking at spending $1500-$2000, correct? Plus the price of someone to make your gobos. Now, how much do you charge clients for a service like this?

[@imthedj2000]

150 for standard gobo, up to 300 for moving gobo. You can also use it to play video montages and music videos which you can charge for that also.

[@DJRickWeb]

295 static and 495 animated.

[@DjTecniq]

Just get a adj pocket pro which you can customize gobos. Don’t see the need for a projector.

[@SherwinBajao]

How do you label your cables?

[@DJRickWeb]

Colored zip ties. Check the video

[@SherwinBajao]

@@DJRickWeb how does that show they are your company's?

[@DJRickWeb]

All mine have a blue tie on them. It's more so I know what is mine.

[@fg281]

How do I loop the motion effects with the Mecca mini player please someone? To keep looping my monogram video motion

[@imthedj2000]

You have to put it on loop, however the Micca system creates a duplicate of the file that you must delete from within the Micca system. If not the gobo will play once and then stop because it's trying to play that duplicate file.

[@fg281]

DJ Crank thanks I really appreciate the info thank you very much

[@imthedj2000]

@@fg281 no worries it took me a while to figure it out.

[@SHOCKANDAWTV]

Why not just a gobo projector which is few hundred cheaper machine?

[@Killcaptain123]

DK after dark I don’t know his reasoning. But personally gobo projectors add a bit more stress to me simply because you have to worry about getting a gobo shipped to you. Normally wouldn’t be an issue since weddings are planned months in advance but when situations come when you’re crunched on time. It’s just an unnecessary stress you have to worry about.

[@DJRickWeb]

You also can not do keystoning with a standard projector.

[@Projectorgram]

There are so many reasons to use a video projector over a gobo projector: - Keystoning, which Rick mentioned, is HUGE. You can shoot from crazy angles and make it look perfect. - Clarity: Digital gobos looks so crisp & clear. - Sizing: between the various sizes of your file + your projector zoom, you can make it fit perfectly in most spots. - Color: Color glass gobos are crazy expensive! You can do color for no additional cost. - Animated: This is still so new you will get referrals from other vendors & venues when they see these. You can easily charge $350-$450 for them. - More $$: You will save so much on gobos that you'll make more on each event. - Even more $$: Charge more! They look so much better you can raise your rate and people will pay because it looks good. Some DJs have gone from $250 for old school gobos to $300 or more for digital gobos. Not only are they saving a ton on their gobos, but they're charging more! If marketed properly, a single op can easily do 20 monogram projections a year. If you only charge $300, that's an EXTRA $6000 a year in revenue!

[@SHOCKANDAWTV]

@@Projectorgram nice breakdown thanks

[@shindanu]

@@Projectorgram nice, you guys got a plug, and you answered a comment. Lol

[@mikeonthemicdj5026]

So is the mount $119 separate from the stand? I seen some are out of stock...Where's a all in 1 mount and stand?

[@DJRickWeb]

Seprate

[@ihrhochzeitsdjinnrw3875]

It´s like you would copy DJ Barr.. Same equipment and same style.

[@DJRickWeb]

Lol. Or its like the same company contacted both of us and sent us the same gear.

[@ihrhochzeitsdjinnrw3875]

@@DJRickWeb You guys should do B2B Gigvlog ;-)

[@deejayraid-one]

Sorry, someone speaks french please ?

[@DJSolstice]

My man needs a better barber

[@DJRickWeb]

Your man needs to find time to be able to get to a barber. 100 hours a week without even trying.

[@djkellyflavour5481]

@@DJRickWeb that's right make that money

[@ashriggs]

Really helpful, thank you!