Part 2 of Digital DJ Tips’ Lighting Guide for DJs! In Lighting: A Guide For DJs, Part 1, we made the case for knowing your stuff when it comes to lighting, and introduced the idea of “intelligent” lighting. Now in this part, we dive into the world of DMX. It may seem a complex subject on […]
Our friends over at Digital DJ Tips have released a great new Lighting Guide for DJs series. Obviously we wanted to make sure to share the info with all of you so we’ll feature the links to the series here. Here’s Part 1: Welcome to Lighting: A Guide For DJs. Over the next few weeks we’ll […]
OOOOOOOOHHHH! That is my jaaaaaaaaam! by Tracy Clayton from Buzzfeed An illustration of the power of the DJ!!!! https://www.buzzfeed.com/tracyclayton/stages-of-hearing-your-song-come-on-at-the-c
We’re bringing you a helpful and insightful six-part series on photography! Why? Because we want to show you how low-light photography can be mastered and used to expand your mobile entertainment business. Read on! Part 3 — How Do I Get That Photo? by Ben Dickmann, Product Manager for CHAUVET Professional andILUMINARC Ok, I know what you’re saying — […]
DJ Sir Force — aka Brent Ferree — is a DJ with 25 years of experience who works for Source 4 Entertainment in Frederick, MD. His DJ name is a combination of a line from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (where Cameron calls the principal and says, “call me sir,”) and the term force (as in I am […]
In this trip to the Gig Lab, Geoff takes a look at the navigating the menu on the CHAUVET® DJ 4BAR which is different than many fixtures, because the menu only has 3 buttons as opposed to 4. Changing settings on the fixture is really easy and the 4BAR can’t be beat for mobile convenience!
Martin Ubilluz, owner of Mu2 Productions, included three SlimBANK UV-18 blacklights and six Core 3×3 wash lights on the set of a music video shoot. Read on for his review of the gear and check out some photos from the shoot! “The concept was to create a very colorful look with glow-in-the-dark effects. To bring our […]
‘Tis the season for ghosts and goblins and things that go bump in the night! And this October series of Gig Lab videos features lighting and effects that can help you create these spooky attractions yourself. In this episode, Geoff talks about atmospheric effects like fog and haze and dry ice machines. All perfect for […]
BPM 2013, which takes place September 14 – 16, is one of the world’s largest events dedicated to DJing, electronic music production and entertainment technology. This year, CHAUVET DJ and TRUSST are shaking things up by introducing new products to the UK mobile market and hosting a lighting competition where three lucky winners will receive free CHAUVET DJ gear. […]
[youtube_sc url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G5kWYsigt4&feature=c4-overview&list=UUDypbZfvVHzidMPwNobchOw width=430 height=250] CHAUVET® DJ presents Master the Ceremony: Tips from Top Mobile Entertainment Companies. This video series shares career tips from top mobile DJs and entertainment companies in the industry. Learn ways to set yourself apart in a saturated market and how to ultimately master every ceremony. In our latest edition, we learn some […]
Jacob Towe, aka DJ Jacob, owns DJ Jacob Towe – The Luxury Wedding and Event DJ entertainment company based in Jacksonville, Fla. With seven years of experience and the only DJ on staff, Towe averages about 60-70 weddings per year. He invested in wireless lighting and incorporated Freedom Par Quad-5 and EZpar 64 RGBA wash lights […]
Nate Horowitz, owner of Q Event Productions, created an extreme party scene at J.P. Taravella High School’s prom in Coral Springs, Fla. His setup included 12 pieces in the TRUSST® trussing system and 23 CHAUVET® DJ lights. He built two eye-catching truss structures using six 2.5-meter and four 2-meter sticks of truss, as well as two […]
Mario Garcia, aka DJ Sixth Element, is originally from Puerto Rico and currently resides in Miami where he operates his DJ business, Sixth Element. He caters to the South Florida area and specializes in corporate, private and house parties. Read on and get to know more about your fellow DJ. 1. How and when did […]
Displaying in-demand gear with distributor AVE Corp, CHAUVET® DJ stole the spotlight at the ENTECH 2013 trade show in Sydney, Australia. The TRUSST®-built stand featured gear from the Intimidator series of powerful moving heads and scanners, SlimPAR line of low-profile wash lights, Core pixel-mapping wash lights and colorful Scorpion lasers. The TRUSST trussing system was […]
Mike Tyldesley, owner of MIXDISCO, shared this enchanting photo with us on the CHAUVET DJ Facebook page. This image captures a bride and groom’s first dance in the Great Hall at Dunchurch Park Hotel in Rugby, UK. Tyldesley used Rotosphere LED to create the simple yet elegant effect for this picture-perfect moment.
The CHAUVET® DJ creative team has done it again, putting together this amazingly cool Fourth of July display to wish America a very happy birthday. In this episode, CHAUVET® DJ Product Manager Nick Airress has an appointment in the Gig Lab to take us behind the scenes of putting it all together. Happy Fourth of […]
We have to share these “before” and “after” photos with you. CHAUVET® DJ VIP Rewards member Cathryn Miller, aka DJ Cat, uses 10 SlimPAR 56 wash lights to transform this venue into a dream-like wedding event. Miller, who owns Outback Entertainment and has 25 years of experience (mainly in Australia), is a permanent club DJ in South Carolina […]
CHAUVET® DJ is proud to be a sponsor of the 2013 ArmDJs (Appalachian Regional Mobile DJs) Conference being held June 17th-19th at the historic General Morgan Inn in Greeneville, Tennessee. CHAUVET® DJ sponsored the main stage for the opening night Meet, Greet & Jam, an awesome open mic night with a full live band on stage. CHAUVET® DJ lit […]
Tune in as Johnathan Lewis, aka DJ Tutor, puts COLORband PiX-M on the review bench. A must-have LED fixture for mobile DJs, bands or nightclubs, COLORband PiX-M is powered by 12 tri-color LEDs and features DMX controllable motors to sweep back and forth, or from position to position, creating movement and dynamic effects. Get an […]
To create a fun and energetic atmosphere during a 21st birthday party held at a private residence in South Africa, Ijan Maasz, owner of I.M. Soundz, uses 13 CHAUVET® DJ fixtures to add splashes of color and movement. Maasz, who caters to weddings, birthdays, school and corporate functions, artist performances and all other private parties, is […]