Very Important Uplighting Tips For DJs

[@KENAXION88]

Literally the best video on lighting on KZbin. No nonsense, covers all the bases, and as many possible scenarios you might come across. Love it.

[@NickSpinelli]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@alendotcom]

Keep it pushing

[@sourabhsharma7939]

We need that wolfmix video asap! Your perspective on it is intriguing for sure

[@lv_ranger3708]

100%

[@andyelizalde7267]

Yes please

[@houstonluxuryevents]

I agree and have the same ones you do. Sure my back hates me but long lasting, heavy duty!

[@StevieRayEntertainme]

When we have a client who wants a harsh primary color blue, green, purple etc. We work with them to include a complimentary color from their wedding colors, and alternate them to restore the rooms white balance. So maybe blue with yellow, purple and ivory, green and a pastel light green/cream. It makes for much better pictures, and peoples IG posts don't look like a room full of Smurfs (blue) or aliens (green) etc.

[@NickSpinelli]

@@StevieRayEntertainme 💯💯💯

[@RealQuickComics]

Yo I didn't think I would learn anything here but you did actually give me a huge take away. The changing of the lights for slow dances is actually a really great idea. I'll be honest I normally just do 1 color all night maybe shift them to bounce to the music but never thought about setting the mood for a slow dance.

[@DancinShoesDJ]

Ha! I used to message with Kitten but never bought their Chinese lights! Love the video and agree with you all around. I use Rainbow Lights and they look identical to Both Lighting lights. I like to add a couple uplights under the floral arch by the sweethearts table and two of those bricks shooting across the dance floor on a different channel. Classy gold or warm white for dinner and first dances and save the brighter colors for the dance party. Change the uplights when the chorus hits and it's cued perfectly. That sparkle effect is nice, going to look into the Wolf Mix

[@raymondsaunders5890]

Very Cool info on the DMX side. Nick, you hit the nail on the head about overpowering the room. I did a wedding in NJ at this awesome venue. They had uplighting built in and it was way overpowering. LOL one of my photos is literally solid orange. Thank you for the DMX tips DJ Ray Ray

[@djarmonic]

Uplighting sets you apart! I have a dozen of the CHAUVET DJ EZpar that are also battery powered.

[@TheRealDjMikeStone]

The Chauvet EZ Pars are really good. I have 16 of those and about to order 16 more.

[@DancinShoesDJ]

@@TheRealDjMikeStone Skip those and move up to the RGBAW+UVs from Both or Rainbow. I have both and the EZ Pars are far less functional and lower quality. Chauvet's customer support is terrible and they are more expensive. Night and day difference but you will need to use DMX, as Nick mentions

[@djdavebdjdaveb3885]

Brilliant, That’s 2 nuggets I got from your videos now . First one was the mini table you use at ceremony, Great recommendation fits under my booth nicely and not have to leave things on the floor and this video programming each light on its own channel. Big difference 👍🏾 straight to the point

[@djtmajorsd]

Absolutely love the WMX1 so good! Great video dude!

[@eternalsoundschicago]

Great video brother. I agree 100% with your idea about uplights. I've been using the Rockville RF3 for a while now and they do the job for me. Been using the remote but I got a Wolfmix over the summer and now that I'm slow, I'm going to get deeper with it. I love the idea of lighting the entry door. I missed that part in my setup - I typically strobe the room (after making sure it is OK with the client) or do quick color changes when doing my intros to bring up the energy. I'll focus more on the doorway from now on. Nearly a 40-year vet here and there is always something to learn!

[@djangelramirezassociates7964]

I JUST GOT MY WOLMIX AND LOVE IT ALSO. TOOK MY LIGHT SHOW TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH NO COMPUTER REQUIRED

[@Djdavejes]

Thanks!

[@NickSpinelli]

Thanks so much!

[@Nogi-aka-DJNugz]

Love the tip on changing the colors when invited the couples out for a slow dance

[@dj.excess]

You’re the kind of DJ I would want for any important event. Knows his stuff!!! And of course your Djing is bad ass too!! Keep rockin bro

[@NickSpinelli]

@@dj.excess thanks so much!

[@wickedwaiatamusic]

Wow! Amazing tech breakdown!

[@Seanstadify]

Cannot wait for your Wolfmix vid! As a user of it myself, I’m always looking for inspiration!

[@djkellyflavour5481]

Bro awesome as usual. I got the wolfmix also but haven't used it as yet cant wait for your tutorial video on it.

[@brianmoore1676]

I’m gonna start calling you Game Genie cause you’re out here giving us all the cheat codes! Thanks for another very helpful and informative video, Nick!

[@benjevent]

Great video. Full of insightful advise ❤ 2 comments to help the debate: - all uplights are coming from same manufacturers in China. Wherever you buy them it is from the same production benches and same components. Having a local brand (Europe one, US one, etc) putting their logo on it does not make the product better. We are paying +50% of the price to get the brand name on it with the customer service. Those devices are easy to repair so my personnal opinion is you dont need the local brand. Dealing straight with Chinese buyers is fine and affordable which I strongly recommend. - I used to play with the mobile app and it is fine for small shows (not wedding) like bars or private party where we are not pay enough to bring all the light stuffs 😅. It is definitely not a dmx program (i am wolfmix user too) but good enough for color switch, fade, jump, strob and dimmer function

[@CharizmaMarz]

Phenomenal Nick continue to educate and keep us informed. I love how passionate you are. I wish you and your family nothing but the best happy holidays.

[@NickSpinelli]

@@CharizmaMarz same to you!!

[@CharizmaMarz]

@@NickSpinelli BTW Fly Eagles Fly. It's rough here in Chitown

[@DJPowerPaul]

I like to give you feedback... I didn't saw your last few videos, so I don't know since when you have this new video style, but I really like it. I think the difference is "Everybody can sit in a bedroom, because he's not landed outside. But with this style I can see that you talk from the real world (and the related experiences) - and not talking from the bedroom phantasies." I know you are working outside anyways since a long time, but this style really gives you another style with more seriousness. Good change in style! I think you profit from it, if you continue like this. Rock on!

[@NickSpinelli]

@@DJPowerPaul Thanks Paul! Much more to come!

[@ddetongre]

Awesome video as always Nick 🙏🏼

[@djsoundtracksarturohdz2984]

Excellent Advice Nick ! I really like to see your videos 👊🏼

[@MusicOnStageStanmore]

We stock Both uplights! Great company - shoutout to Lyric!!!

[@Ghost.uppercut]

awesome video nick! Love that you also put it in 4k!

[@djmattkv6745]

i dont mind the primary colors because they cut through the ambient light, better, but my theory is always have one dominant color and one accent color, so if you are going to do all red, put one green light somewhere, or all blue with a red light somewhre, or all cyan with amber. pink + green etc. this gives the feeling of color depth, and it makes the colors look nicer when they are juxtaposed against eachother, and it makes photos and videos look a lot better because you know that it is a full color image rather than an image with some wierd filter on it. if it is all one color that makes it flat and claustrophobic and ruins photos.

[@TheDjmiketech]

Great Video Man ! No lies told

[@chadnliz2k11]

I'd just add know your lights maintenance, drain and charge procedures and also store them inside if at all possible in extreme conditions. Will give a longer performing fixture. Great video

[@Grapevine_DJ]

As an Ape Lab 2.0 user I agree that the average DJ doesn’t need Ape lab uplights. BUT, the maxis are small, light, built like tanks, IP rated, beautiful pastel colors, great charging case, a great SIMPLE RF remote, AWESOME APP control. All apelab lights work in the same universe. This said, I never pay more than $30 for headphones. Priorities. I did love my uplights from Kitten. Best amber color came from those direct from China lights.

[@Nogi-aka-DJNugz]

The apelabs DMX is dope, but it would be great to match the uplights to your mover colors

[@djjeffonee]

The sparkle ✨ is dope!

[@alendotcom]

It's so funny hearing nick use his indoor voice. WHATS UP PEOPLE :) absolute legend.

[@djfrankblendz771]

Great video bro. I'm slowly upgrading my lights to Both Lighting to have uniformity. Appreciate you taking the time in providing useful tips to the DJ Community. Salute!!

[@stanadams5464]

God info as usual, Nick. I picked up a MaestroDMX this year for control and I love it!

[@mmoran972]

You are a shining light for making this video! Great job!

[@DJ8Boombastic]

Love it love it….. as always, The G.A.O.T ✌🏿👊🏾

[@jpatricksurg]

14k views and yall just gunna let this fly? No man. Thats wrong. 🐐

[@djlabtested]

On of the coolest vids on your channel for sure! LOVE the live behind the scenes format! We need a video how you light your setup and what other lights do you use! Getting into the wedding scene and investing into my first lights so this one came in clutch! What do you think about "retro" white/amber lamps? Kinda popular in my area now. Also what about movers/beams/lasers/fx? Photographers hate those and I also don't wanna make people have colorful dots on their faces on photos, but maybe there is a way and a place to use those? Big UP!✨

[@carllinder9599]

Awesome info, thank you!

[@DjTecniq]

Great video. You are 100% correct. However they have uplights now where you can hang them from the ceiling or wall with a magnet. I’m still using my Rockville rockwedges i have 24 of them…they’ve been kicked, stepped on etc…and they are still tanks.

[@DjTecniq]

Tip: you don’t even need a dmx controller or software. Just find a uplight that has a wireless dmx antenna and majority of them will sync with other lights. My Rockville Best Par 60 has the wireless antenna and sync with the rockwedges…control them with remote and done. I use the fade color mode for most gigs have never failed me. ✅

[@djwolfletsgo]

I got my first lighting tips from you awhile back bro! About the primary colors! Definitely the best advice when it comes to lighting up a room

[@JLBeats530]

Amazing Video!!

[@RealQuickComics]

Facts bro

[@dj-Irineu]

Great video... you uptight are fance

[@freemandaddy5]

Thanks as always Mr. Spinelli

[@therealdjmikej]

This video is great! 🎉

[@djmojoeofficial]

Great video Nick! Super thorough and you brought up some good pointers and tips!

[@Positive_Tea]

Major facts thought out this one. Love the new content Nicky baby

[@djjeffonee]

Thanks Nick this was awesome 👍🏾. I started with super cheap Holdlamp no control what so ever. Had a few freedom tri6's too expensive. Now I use ColorKey Hex 5 with the wmx1 mk2 amazing!

[@allentastic]

Setting up in the suit is brutal! I always bring a t shirt and shorts for set up lol. Great video tho!!!

[@NickSpinelli]

@@allentastic haha you know how it is!!

[@djnially]

Great video. Thanks Nick👏🏻

[@DJNateSheer]

Paneling or whatever trim, whatever you want to call it haha!!! The pause is gold!!! 😂

[@iamjimmyali]

Nick! You’re the best bro! 💪🏾💪🏾

[@NickSpinelli]

Appreciate the support!

[@cellojoe]

Ah man I just got 16 Both Lighting IR-4 lights to augment my eight Rockville best par 50 lights and now you’re telling me they’re not bright enough and I should have got the S4. One week late on this video for me Nick! But seriously, very helpful video. It must be hard to make KZbin videos when you’re setting up for a wedding. I know I’m always racing against the clock for set up..

[@NickSpinelli]

@@cellojoe it’s funny you say that because it really is hard… I’m in a wedding mindset and talking to the camera takes lots of concentration haha

[@Djrudek]

Couldn’t agree more. I just grabbed 16 ir4s (just received them today) and now I’m bummed lol

[@mattsavagedj]

@@Djrudek The difference is a few watts. If you have S6s or S4's and you're adding more with the IR-4s, you're fine. His concern is just making sure you have a primary set and a secondary wash set. This is exactly what I do, 10 S6s and 8 IR 4s

[@ralphthedj3344]

You almost had me!! For a second I thought this was a regular degular video meant to teach and inform. Ya snuck the commercial in right at the end. LOL 🤣

[@bdproductionseventservice3735]

We do uplights on every Venue. Look better und makes the installation easier.

[@fr1endsies]

Yes, mh-huh🤔, yes, ok, yes, good good, pefect! Great job!

[@bigtimeeventsdj]

I like to avoid the cake area too just in case the photographer doesn’t like it. Awesome video!

[@NickSpinelli]

@@bigtimeeventsdj good call!

[@ZacharyFrazier-g4c]

Shout out Kitten for the long term hustle

[@EnmanuelTorres24]

That’s so cool! But I do 90% 15ñeras, and you know how Hispanics kids are, so curious! So how do you deal with kids???

[@marcohernandez8520]

Yup Lil truckers make me mad

[@IamAwp]

The wolfmix is king, 5 full pages of presets to jump between, a great amount of possibilities

[@NickSpinelli]

I love it too!

[@djlarrywright9248]

I’d love to see a video on the light controller that you using. It comes preprogrammed?

[@NickSpinelli]

@@djlarrywright9248 it does not come pre programmed but I promise once I truly know this controller inside and out, I’ll make a video explaining everything

[@DJOWEOfficial]

Thank you this was super insightful

[@raycolon1639]

😅dude $1600 cheap lights nice video thanks for the knowledge 👍

[@bigjentertainment876]

Awesome video bro. Good stuff

[@jpatricksurg]

Spoiler alert: Both lighting for the win and Nick is the goat for setting up, making a video, all while rocking the suit hahah. Keep it pimpin, pimpin

[@ericempey]

For a couple months I have been putting my up lights in and around the venue just like you showed us in this video and everything was going good until about a couple shows ago I've had way too many kids and even adults kicking my lights all over the venue. So I've decided going forward I'm gonna put all my lights on a t bar and have that t bar on a speaker pole up high enough so nobody can kick them around anymore. It's too bad because I've really enjoyed the lights being around the whole venue but I can't trust them not to be kicked around anymore

[@raggaroaringsound]

Great video!

[@NarveshPrasad]

are you looking at selling any of the pre-set from your wolfmix??

[@wkhentertainment-vd1qc]

Outstanding video bro. If they steal my up-lights, I bill the bride and groom. lol

[@jpatricksurg]

Kitten was the plug

[@igorshendarovich2409]

Thanks very informative for me

[@vinnie99100]

I saw you on Rita Pannini. Looking good Nick

[@NickSpinelli]

Haha small world!

[@SoundDj_Mike]

I have a wolf mix and cannot figure it out for the life of me. Any chance you can make a video on setting that up?

[@NickSpinelli]

@@SoundDj_Mike will do soon. Want to master this bad boy first

[@NickSpinelli]

What uplights do you use?

[@DJ.Kvn_]

IR4!

[@Nogi-aka-DJNugz]

Apelabs!

[@daledjfire268]

S4 all dmx individual love it.

[@mikehowse2842]

Both Lighting all the way. I have S4s

[@Nogi-aka-DJNugz]

@@NickSpinelli apelabs maxis

[@nyguy4u]

Great video. Super helpful. However, I will have to disagree with not using IR-4's for regular uplights. We use 32 of them in ballrooms all the time, and they have an amazing throw distance.

[@NickSpinelli]

@@nyguy4u personal preference

[@LennyKMusic]

Good beginner video. Besides just placing them near walls and columns, I always prefer to also place them in the corners since you get to cover 2 walls instead of just 1. Since you DMX them separately, how do you mark them so you know which one is which? How long does it take to reprogram them for each venue, since for this venue you had to create a separate group for the columns?

[@NickSpinelli]

@@LennyKMusic I have them individually numbered and it takes me maybe 10 mins to separate the groups and program them accordingly

[@djgreenb_]

I use the both lighting s4 uplights and there’s always at least 1 that goes out on me during an event (4-5 hr runtime). Have you had this issue before? I’m thinking depending on the light program it may drain the battery more.

[@kenwa6180]

@12:12 wainscot is what it is called, otherwise chair rail

[@cgdjevents]

hi Nick my name is DJ Chris uk dj but I'm doing in Spain now.when i was in the Uk I was using Martin Professional Light Jockey. Since i moved to Spain I'm having a LOT of Problems with light jockey now So what i would like is a dmx Controller very easy one lol. i was just wondering if you can recommend one after watching your video. I don't mind using dmx cables. MUCH APPRECIATE FOR YOUR ADVICE. THANKS DJ CHRIS

[@NickSpinelli]

@@cgdjevents highly recommend wolfmix

[@djgrifology99]

keepin it a buck!!! salute!!!

[@LoganEdwards-mr3jk]

what made you go with the wolfmix over the control one from Soundswitch? Ive been wanting to get one but isnt something i really want to buy twice. or have to learn twice.

[@NickSpinelli]

Much easier to use and set up, and you don’t have to have it plugged into your computer. Way more powerful system IMO - I sold my control one

[@eespecialeventsdj]

Wolfmix + Bothlighting S4s = A winning combination (just like Jalen and Saquon) I use 20 units of the same, yet I only currently use 2 "universes" of uplights. The wolfmix takes the guesswork out of programming though.

[@oldschooldjernie]

pretty old stuff, personally I sold all of mine. I mean since 2011 with up lighting i had to stop doing that shit. Good luck

[@shanemajor9123]

Dude, I wired kitten money. I'm pretty sure the ladies at the bank felt sorry for my wife

[@kenhenry2319]

What do you think is an adequate amount of uplights to have in your arsenal? I’m at 20 but thinking about going up to 28. On the fence.

[@NickSpinelli]

@@kenhenry2319 depends on which lights you have… but I’ll say this - I did a ton of weddings with only 16 until I could afford more. The perfect amount IMO is 24 plus 8 for your setup.

[@danielgarrido7907]

How’s both lighting in the Wolfmix? Is it an easy process? I got 2 shehds on top of two Rockwell lights and truss for my main setup for right now. The only thing about shehds is their DMX. I need to live edit them to make them work onto the Wolfmix. That’s when I need a top of brand spotters. Other than that the Wolfmix works great!

[@NickSpinelli]

@@danielgarrido7907 super easy… wolf mix has presets for every type of both light

[@DJ_CJ_NL]

100% right

[@djricherich1398]

where did you get your white dj booth from?

[@NickSpinelli]

@@djricherich1398 Hoerboard in Germany

[@drik165]

If you miss an adress on a light when you place them, just move your fixture in you wolfmix fixture patch in the right order

[@NickSpinelli]

@@drik165 for some reason thinking about doing this gave me a headache

[@Bedtimebrad2122]

So when you say your setting each light up on its own channel, do you mean you are giving every light its own channel in the whole 512 universe? I love how they chase each other like that but I have never been able to get it to work properly. I usually run 12 uplights spread out on 4 channels in the universe.

[@NickSpinelli]

@@Bedtimebrad2122 correct, every uplight takes up 10 channels…

[@BernardoTheDJ]

What made you go w/ the Wolfmix vs Soundswitch? Cant wait for that video on the Wolfmix, been running SS for a yr and a half and want to up my lighting game. I use your exact same setup - just don’t DMX each individual one. I do 2 groups usually.

[@NickSpinelli]

@@BernardoTheDJ wolfmix is much easier to use - you down have to plug into your laptop, and the capabilities are more broad. It’s more limited with sound switch IMO

[@TheShuffleCouple]

I don’t put uplights near the main exit for this reason 😅 1:07

[@DJRossGold]

Any reason you didn't put some gaff tape over the green leds?

[@NickSpinelli]

@@DJRossGold because I have them facing the wall

[@djizzynyc]

you'd be suprised what you can do with uv... color mixing with uv unlocks a whole other beast of color mixing. try mixing uv and red......

[@NickSpinelli]

Hmmm I’ll try it

[@djizzynyc]

@NickSpinelli and the list can go on with more colors... Have fun with it.

[@johnbarton732]

Both lights got mine from guess where …..China

[@JoeS795]

Both S6 lights. Do an amazing job.

[@thecelebrationdj]

What made you switch from SoundSwitch to Wolfmix

[@NickSpinelli]

@@thecelebrationdj ease of use, and generally I think wolf mix is much more powerful in my opinion

[@thecelebrationdj]

@NickSpinelli I've been on Rekordbox DMX lighting for the past 3 years and I'm considering jumping ship but I'm still addicted to the phrase triggering DMX. For instance, Rekordbox knows when the drop is coming so it hits my stobe right before the drop... Sick. But, 1/2 of the DMX channels on my lighting fixtures aren't usable by Rekordbox DMX, so I just had to sell off my Chauvet Intimidator Trios and others as RB rendered them useless. Can Wolfmix harness all DMX channels on each fixture?

[@mrhipno]

Both, ape labs or Jamz mad par 4ip?

[@NickSpinelli]

@@mrhipno both!

[@DJJamMasterD]

Isn't the parent company of both lights in China???

[@djemcee]

You are putting your uplights backwards. The lip at the top should be towards the crowd. It's to stop the crowd from being blinded by the lights.

[@NickSpinelli]

Yeah but the screen is on the opposite side, I need to actually unscrew the top and rotate it. I’d rather the lip be wrong than the screen and wireless light showing all night

[@eespecialeventsdj]

​@NickSpinelli I take a piece of black (my S4s are black) gaff tape and cover the dmx wireless light. Saved me from rotating the tops for all units.

[@nicconation5120]

Hi, what brand facade is that the leather looking one ?

[@djemcee]

@@NickSpinelli you should be able to time it out so it will be off or dark??? No??

[@Seanstadify]

@@NickSpinelliSAME HERE! Can’t stand seeing the displays. It takes the magic out of the light by seeing the source per se.