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kieranemerson
02-18-2012, 12:05 PM
I am just starting out and stating to learn i have a limited budget and currently have this equipment



Cross discover dj system (decks and software)
pod lights
laser crab
t-bar

And are going to get

American DJ TRI Gem LED





Not top end but is reliable and works great

Lost Connection
02-18-2012, 12:14 PM
Focus on learning how to DJ before buying lights and stuff... And get a proper DJ setup before the lights also :) IMO this is the way

kieranemerson
02-18-2012, 12:17 PM
probably stupid question with obvious answer but what is IMO?

DjDoody
02-18-2012, 02:10 PM
In my opinion

Andrew B
02-18-2012, 02:13 PM
Why are you buying lights?

kieranemerson
02-18-2012, 02:51 PM
I am really interested in doing lighting for stage and screen but also really enjoy this kind of thing and was hoping that this would be a really good start and be a good hobby being able to do small gigs

Lost Connection
02-19-2012, 02:00 AM
Learn how to DJ first, then you might be able to get gigs. And the lights are most likely going to be offered by the venue you are playing at. For mobile DJs it's different, but you need to be able to DJ before starting to do gigs.

fueledbymusic
02-19-2012, 02:43 AM
Learn how to DJ first, then you might be able to get gigs. And the lights are most likely going to be offered by the venue you are playing at. For mobile DJs it's different, but you need to be able to DJ before starting to do gigs.I dont think hes saying anything about how to get gigs

Lost Connection
02-19-2012, 03:19 AM
I dont think hes saying anything about how to get gigs

Check the last word of his latest post

windspeed36
02-19-2012, 04:44 AM
DJ lighting and Theatre/Studio lighting is completely different. DJ's use strobes, lasers and basic wash lights. Theatres use analog fresnels, parcans, profile spots and cyc lights as well as sizeable moving heads.

fueledbymusic
02-19-2012, 09:59 AM
Oh yeah.... I didnt catch that one. I was basing my comment on his main post (the question post)

Andrew B
02-19-2012, 12:11 PM
I am really interested in doing lighting for stage and screen but also really enjoy this kind of thing and was hoping that this would be a really good start and be a good hobby being able to do small gigs

Not really. My career is lighting for movies/TV, but I don't know anything about DJ or club lighting. It's totally different.

DJ Matt
02-19-2012, 02:43 PM
no harm in getting a couple of cheap par cans , they go a long way for doing house parties & stuff for your friends

and in these parties you can pick up some good djing experience

but make sure your djing is at the right level for doing those parties first :P

kieranemerson
02-20-2012, 12:58 PM
Thanks every1 for your help will learn to dj a bit better before starting 2 do gigs :)