I liked the video, I think one thing you forgot to mention was a good frost filter or edge in spot fixtures which can allow a great wash from a spot fixture
Good intro to basic fixture types. Hybrid lums may be desired for quickly changing between several designs (e.g. one show in the afternoon and a second in the evening, or one show's rehearsal and another show's performance), or a limited DMX control and power budget.
Hi Josue, Glad you liked it! I don't make blanket recommendations, but I do make personalized recommendations inside of Learn Stage Lighting Labs: www.learnstagelighting.com/labs
Thanks, this video is very helpful to someone like me as a beginner to stage lighting. My fear now is to get a LED unit that the light intensity is not strong enough to light up the performers on stage. Do you have a video talking about the spec for stage small a church of 300 people ? What lumens should you recommend ?
Thanks for the journey through the different types of lights, but could you also add pictures/movies of your examples from actual real-life examples? 3D-visualizations are great, but "real" pictures are often better (that's just my thoughts). Maybe you could also do behind-the-scenes-videos of lighting setups of your own or from other people/locations (maybe with explanations why specific types of fixtures are used there)?
Definitely something I'd like to do more of, it just costs a TON more to do these. I'll get there, but there are a couple of hurdles: 1) Most of my design work is done under contracts that do not allow me to take photos or video for my own promotion. As the site grows, I am moving away from these types of shows, but truthfully, they paid my bills for 10 years so it's hard to let go of! 2) Cataloging, managing, and editing live video takes a lot more time and therefore cost. I'm not against it, but it's SO much more cost-effective to use the visualizer, and it's incredible accurate to what "real" lighting looks like. As the site grows, it's definitely something I'll consider - but also remember, the videos here on TH-cam are free to consume, and I sure don't come near making a living off of TH-cam's ad earnings :)
My production crew has just tried to get into videography. It’s slow going and very expensive. Since we are a band, and do midsize audio and light production, it’s hard to see much progress at all. However, video and social media over multiple platforms I think is essential to growing our costumer base. I hope to have channels soon and capable of fulfilling requests for specific video. We’re currently building a studio and so much energy and money is going towards that to the point of hurting our videography goal.
I believe wash lights are best for my setting. What I am struggling to determine if for my small stage I should use x2 Gamma TX4 or x4 Eliminator Stealth HEX Wash. I have a smaller stage but a larger room to fill. Do you have any thoughts on this?
When it comes to bands, do you recommend that wash be mounted above, to the side or on the floor? We are a traveling band, and currently do not have truss fixtures. We have three four-bars, a fog machine and some moving heads. We don't need something really complex; just something that will add a professional quality to what we do without looking goofy or obtrusive.
Theoretically, could I create some sort of "beam/spot gobo design" to put over a wash light, like the Rock On 7 by Rockville to create a controlled beam of light? If so, what material would be best?
Depends on a lot of things! For more personalized help, we're glad to help you in Learn Stage Lighting Labs: lp.learnstagelighting.com/learn-stage-lighting-labs/
I really appreciate how well you explain things in your videos. Thanks.
Glad you like them!
I liked the video, I think one thing you forgot to mention was a good frost filter or edge in spot fixtures which can allow a great wash from a spot fixture
For me, spotbeams are number1 choice. For example stairville BS-280 R10. Great video with great explanation 😅
Good intro to basic fixture types. Hybrid lums may be desired for quickly changing between several designs (e.g. one show in the afternoon and a second in the evening, or one show's rehearsal and another show's performance), or a limited DMX control and power budget.
GREAT VIDEOS, I AM LEARNING A LOT FROM YOU. THANK YOU!
It's the animations for me!
the best explanation I have found for a long time.
thanks for explaining so well.
Would you recommend some lights?
Hi Josue,
Glad you liked it! I don't make blanket recommendations, but I do make personalized recommendations inside of Learn Stage Lighting Labs: www.learnstagelighting.com/labs
Thanks, this video is very helpful to someone like me as a beginner to stage lighting.
My fear now is to get a LED unit that the light intensity is not strong enough to light up the performers on stage.
Do you have a video talking about the spec for stage small a church of 300 people ? What lumens should you recommend ?
Thanks for the journey through the different types of lights, but could you also add pictures/movies of your examples from actual real-life examples? 3D-visualizations are great, but "real" pictures are often better (that's just my thoughts). Maybe you could also do behind-the-scenes-videos of lighting setups of your own or from other people/locations (maybe with explanations why specific types of fixtures are used there)?
Definitely something I'd like to do more of, it just costs a TON more to do these. I'll get there, but there are a couple of hurdles:
1) Most of my design work is done under contracts that do not allow me to take photos or video for my own promotion. As the site grows, I am moving away from these types of shows, but truthfully, they paid my bills for 10 years so it's hard to let go of!
2) Cataloging, managing, and editing live video takes a lot more time and therefore cost. I'm not against it, but it's SO much more cost-effective to use the visualizer, and it's incredible accurate to what "real" lighting looks like.
As the site grows, it's definitely something I'll consider - but also remember, the videos here on TH-cam are free to consume, and I sure don't come near making a living off of TH-cam's ad earnings :)
My production crew has just tried to get into videography. It’s slow going and very expensive. Since we are a band, and do midsize audio and light production, it’s hard to see much progress at all. However, video and social media over multiple platforms I think is essential to growing our costumer base. I hope to have channels soon and capable of fulfilling requests for specific video. We’re currently building a studio and so much energy and money is going towards that to the point of hurting our videography goal.
thankyou 😊. very informative
Thanks a lot for this video!!
Ive been calling spots as beams all these years. Thanks for this 😅
No worries!
Great break down
Thank you so much for this video! It’s too hard to find some information about this theme on Russian language❤️
First lights I bought were beams but I specialize in lighting mirror balls
Thankyou yout channel is awesome
Glad you enjoy it!
I believe wash lights are best for my setting. What I am struggling to determine if for my small stage I should use x2 Gamma TX4 or x4 Eliminator Stealth HEX Wash. I have a smaller stage but a larger room to fill. Do you have any thoughts on this?
Send us an email - gear@learnstagelighting.com - let us know what other lights you have and we can make a recommendation!
When it comes to bands, do you recommend that wash be mounted above, to the side or on the floor? We are a traveling band, and currently do not have truss fixtures. We have three four-bars, a fog machine and some moving heads. We don't need something really complex; just something that will add a professional quality to what we do without looking goofy or obtrusive.
Front corners of the stage for most
Thank You
Dude, your are great!!!
I appreciate that!
This guy is wholesome
Theoretically, could I create some sort of "beam/spot gobo design" to put over a wash light, like the Rock On 7 by Rockville to create a controlled beam of light? If so, what material would be best?
In theory, but in practice it doesn't work. You can widen beams with lenses, but narrowing them doesn't really work.
Are those LEDs behind you addressable, or is it camera error? If so, what are you using to control them?
They are addressable, control via ENTTEC ELM: th-cam.com/video/Y4HUWkp_ZIU/w-d-xo.html
Would the Rockville Rockon 7 be considered a spot fixture?
I'd say "wash/beam" because it doesn't focus into a completely sharp circle. Many lights fit inbetween the "buckets" of spot/wash/beam.
What light is best for truss totem
Depends on a lot of things! For more personalized help, we're glad to help you in Learn Stage Lighting Labs: lp.learnstagelighting.com/learn-stage-lighting-labs/
I'm wedding dj and can't decide for totems spot or beam ?
You know it looks like a simple thing when you are a LD for long time. I wish I knew it when I was at the start of my way…
Clay Paky Mythos 2 or Elation Smart Hybrid?
Depends on what you need, they both are great lights. This would be a tough decision to make without having more details.
Great ! One
Many thanks!
Highs and down right low
Dude spill the beans!!!! You take to long
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No real examples? This sucks!
Would the Rockville Rockon 7 be considered a spot fixture?
I'd say "wash/beam" because it doesn't focus into a completely sharp circle. Many lights fit inbetween the "buckets" of spot/wash/beam.