Brian I just LOVE your videos and critiques! They have given me a great deal of a insight and ideas as well. Been a wedding Dj for the past 20years and knew I needed to make some changes as my clientele changed and gigs started becoming harder to come by. So I took your advice a looked around at what my competition in my area was doing....then tried to figure out things to upgrade my setup & separate myself from them with unique features that would bring value and increased gigs. So far has worked!!

Very nice video Brian! I think this is a topic that is frequently overlooked or misunderstood. You are right on track with this one in my book

You are doing a great job here. All your videos are great - this is not an exception. Great as always - thank you!

Been watching your videos all night. They are awesome. Thanks for all the info!

yes I loved your reviews, really gives insight into what I'm doing wrong and seeing an example helps. only wish you had one of those football X's and O's marker overlays ;) but love this and hope you continue.

Liked this, great critique of photos. Great ideas look forward to seeing more of these.

Your opinion ROCKS!!! Keep up the great work! I find all ur videos helpful & inspiring!

Hello Brian, as I regularly act in the Fashion industry I would like to say that I totally agree with all of your comments on these pictures. Trying to be selective in the choice of number of light effects is really important. i can recognize that you kindly pointed at the valuable points that can embellish the scene, and as I work with Fashion brands i can testify that it is really important to proceed so, but I also think that it is important to proceed in the same way for other gig opportunities... Good video ! Respect, Peace & Music from Paris France

I wish I had found your videos BEFORE I invested in lighting! Better late than never. Keep up the good work sir.

Thank you so much for this particular video! You just saved me hundreds if not thousands of dollars! I have a band and lighting the group is of major concern. The room itself is of paramount importance as well. We have our first show coming up soon and I had ideas of uplighting the venue and going all out on my lighting gear. Now after watching this, I can see saving a ton of cash and doing what needs to be done.... Tastefully! Glad you posted this video!!!!

Spot on Brian. Really liked this movie. Keep them comming.

Brian, another great video! More of this! I asked myself after watching this how much indirect spots and how much direct spots to the dancefloor should be. If you look at your examples there are lot that have only effect light direct to the dance floor and "only" indirect uplighting spots. And how important is symmetry of the lights. What do you think?

For awhile we tried fully lighting the room with uplighting but it didn't seem comfortable for later in the night. Great at the start though.. Later I went back to accenting certain parts of the room and using dance floor lights with it, everything seemed better and the guests complimented us about it..Using some dark spots seemed to help and quests were more comfortable with it and it created a better party atmosphere..Too much color washing does take away from certain parts or area of a room which is likely where that uncomfortable feeling came from..So now we only light up certain parts of a room instead of the entire room. This video sort of helped and gave us a few more pointers. Thanx Brian.

I really enjoy your common sense KEEP UP the informative and down to earth advices!!

Great Video Brian!! I'm having a hard time figuring out which style of uplighting to go with.. something like an Ultra Bar 6 or par uplighting... any suggestions?

Thanks for the insight. Please make more videos like this. I will be providing lighting services in the future. Thanks Brother!!

can you do a review of the gig bar 2.0 ......for a mobile dj it looks like a great light to use cuz easy to setup and take down after a gig is done

got a question im looking at the lighting in these rooms and on the last one your right there really is no illumination where the bridal party sets. what kind of light would you suggest a dj to use to help illuminate that area to where it will be simple, pleasant and not annoying.

I'm starting to get back into lighting thanks for taking my back to the basics . K.I.S.S

on the lights on the outside of the columns there where lamp like fixtures on the columns maybe thats why they didnt put the uplighting there...so you think is ok to uplight a column even if there is a lamp fixture on it?

I agree with your thoughts brian

BriansRedd, how do I submit my photos? would greatly appreciate your feedback. Thank you

briansredd for the second picture I feel very drawn to the DJ booth which has the brightest blue in the room and I end up ignoring the wall.

Just curious.... what is your take when dj are using these uplights to give a room wash effect. I am new to uplighting but when i have request for it they want more of a wash effect, My other question would be what to you suggest when you really dont have any main points of emphasis (structurally) that is?

great vid, ty

Spot on in my opinion!

Haven't seen you for a long time! I never knew you look aged until just now.

Accurate critiques

where do i submit a photo

Great video Brian! On the last picture it may have been that the client chose the top table to be lit that particular way.

At times I wonder if the number of up lights that are used, may be connected to $$$. More lfixtures = more money?

Are DJ’s responsible for lighting up the room?

8:00 I wonder if the bride is an AKA

Wrong is subjective

GET Square base stands or totems! 3:45 I hate the tripods 6:30 hate the tripods again it also makes it too cluttered no room to breathe! 8:20 more tripods yuck!

Yes Leave 😆

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