DJ Screen lighting suggestions

[fullcontact68]

Hi All,

I'm looking at ideas for back lighting for a DJ screen.

All suggestions / images are welcome.

Many thanks
Edward.

[Excalibur]

I believe there are a few on here. Cluster lasers, short throw projectors, and the Acme Mirrage spring readily to mind.

[yourdj]

The main problem with screens is the lack of projection range. vertical washes seem to be good.
I use a mega bar. My wide angle blue laser is also nice.

Have you thought of a short throw projector, bet that would look cool?

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=short+throw+projector&num=100&safe=off&client=safari&hl=en&rls=en&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ei=_okhU6CyOOe47Aagh4DoDg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1288&bih=680

[fullcontact68]

Not sure how a short throw projector would handle 4 panel screens? Plus the expense.

Probably more looking into the LED options?

Cheers
Edward.

[Excalibur]

Have you thought of a short throw projector, bet that would look cool?



He may not have done, but the poster before you did, Toby. :whistle:

[fullcontact68]

I believe there are a few on here. Cluster lasers, short throw projectors, and the Acme Mirrage spring readily to mind.


The Acme Mirrage looks a good option, but I would be tempted to use that as a centre piece on my lighting rig.

[Pe7e]

16468

One of these KAM cluster lasers will give you a 4ft x 4ft spread of patterns with the lens 18"/19" away from the screen, it's a bit centre weighted on some patterns, but OK

[Chris G]

I use 2 Showtec Disco Stars and am really happy with the result

[yourdj]

He may not have done, but the poster before you did, Toby. :whistle:

Sorry missed that one - great minds think alike - not seen it being used but I saw some excellent ones in plasa.
You might be able to use custom graphics.

[Shakermaker Promotions]

When I first got my Equinox DJ Screens one of the first things I tried was putting a projector on the Ultimax shelf and reversing the image. It came out ok actually but was obviously only on one side of the screen. When I got another projector before Christmas I linked the 2 of them and it looked cool. I don't know much about short throw projectors but the result I had wasn't that bad. It was a lot of bother though and I usually use the shelf for the flightcase cover and lighting box.
It is handy to know that it works and I could possibly use it for photo projection if I wanted to (I tested 80s visuals the last time I tried it).

I generally use KAM RGB192 panels or Mega Bars now and either match them to the colour scheme / Uplighters (if I am supplying that) or leave them on sound to light to change different colours. I tried my rainbow laser and didn't like it. I also tried the H2o water effect lights and they looked pretty good actually.

[MikeW]

I use an ultra short throw projector.16469