White Lighting

[Ricesnaps]

Have just had a client ask if I can do white lighting.

I apreciate I think what they mean, but don't think I've seen anyone else do this and even if I could, my gear really won't do it without much more control and even then it's likely to look crap!

Is this a new trend? Not sure why anyone would ask for it.

Anyone care to explain for me?

Maybe I'm missing a trick!

[DJ Spinko]

I can do strongbow and scrumpy jack if that's any help :beer: :beer: :beer:

Cris
DJ Spinko

[Jiggles]

http://www.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=2768&highlight=white+lighting:angel:

[musicbox]

Yup I am getting asked this all the time.
When asked this I set up for the first dance, I put on just a spot light on a mirror ball behind me and thats all the lighting the couple want.
Last night I did a gig in French restuant, with no lighting at all from the disco just had the venues backing on very low and candles on, must say it was very effective, we had a great night.

[Shaun]

I recently secured a wedding where the bride wanted only white twinkly type lighting. Luckily dmx gives full control of colour selection so I'll play around with some soft transitional slow sweeping white fades to give the romantic elegant look she requires. I managed to persuade her that adding colour later during the dancing portion of the evening would be beneficial. I'll most likely purchase a mirror ball and aim a few of the moving heads on it for extra effect.

[DMX Will]

If you've got some movers, you shouldn't have too many problems creating some good effects. If you can find an afternoon to lock yourself away in your garage, or other place to setup your lighting rig and have a programming session. I find it works well, and even have some brackets in the ceiling of my bedroom designed to hook onto my truss, to hold it up, without using tripods.

I find music is a very good infulence when programming and designing, so when programing your fast and slow movements, play the right type of music to yourself for each one. Might sound stupid, but it works very well.

If you have the time, you could even programme a few scenes for the first dance, changing,at build ups and drop downs on your cue during the song.

[Shaun]

Good advice Will. Thanks.

The weddings not till next year so I should find time to work out some scenes for the first dance.