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CHAUVET DJ Lights up Local Theatre Production

Posted on May 7, 2014 by webmaster

CHAUVET DJ products aren’t just for DJs!! CHAUVET DJs own Geoff Short directed a local South Florida production of the play “Marvin’s Room” opening this month.  CHAUVET DJ products were instrumental in his scenic and lighting design for the show.   He used custom gobo shapes to suggest things like windows for a house, a moon […]

Gig Lab: CHAUVET DJ's Cool DJ Rig Concept

Posted on April 18, 2014 by webmaster

This trip to the Gig Lab will get your creative juices flowing with concepts you might be able to apply to smaller mobile rigs. We take a look at a cool DJ rig concept (with even cooler light fixtures!) the CHAUVET DJ team set up for a product video.

CHAUVET DJ Gig Lab: It's in the Bag!

Posted on March 8, 2014 by webmaster

TRUSST brand Arch and Goalpost kits are great additions to any mobile entertainer”s rig. They couldn”t be easier to set up and take down. But getting them in the optional gear bags? That”s been a little trickier for some users. So this mobile casino trip to the Gig Lab lets the cat out of the […]

CHAUVET DJ Gig Lab: The 2013 DJ Conclave

Posted on November 11, 2013 by webmaster

This trip to the Gig Lab takes us to Minneapolis, Minnesota for the 2013 DJ Conclave presented by Disc Jockey News. Now in its 4th year, the DJ Conclave is a great networking and education event for DJs. Its smaller format allows DJs to have valuable one on one time talking to and learning from […]

CHAUVET DJ Gig Lab: Halloween Fun with UV Lights!

Posted on October 29, 2013 by webmaster

This is the last Halloween trick-or-treat trip to the Gig Lab in our series on cool effects and lighting for your Halloween displays and parties! This time the lab is glowing with UV light! Learn a little more about what UV light is and a couple of our great UV fixtures that are perfect additions […]

CHAUVET DJ Gig Lab: Navigating the 4BAR Menu

Posted on October 24, 2013 by webmaster

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!

New Gig Lab Video: Atmospheric Effects for your Halloween Haunts!

Posted on October 14, 2013 by webmaster

‘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 […]

Get Creepy with Us!

Posted on October 14, 2013 by webmaster

Check out this awesome movie poster the CHAUVET DJ team created for our short Halloween film, “Horror, Baby.” Are you hosting a Halloween event and looking for inspiration to create a spine-tingling scarefest? Tune in for some ideas and see the complete gear list at the end of the film. Incorporate some of these techniques into […]

Classes are in Session! CHAUVET DJ Launches CHAUVET DJ Academy

Posted on October 9, 2013 by webmaster

CHAUVET DJ introduces CHAUVET DJ Academy — an interactive and informative online video program dedicated to helping mobile entertainers worldwide build their skills and improve their business. CHAUVET DJ Academy, hosted by Geoff Short, covers a wide range of topics such as lighting, sales, marketing, business tips and a range of other subjects related to […]

Behind the Scenes of "Horror, Baby"

Posted on October 4, 2013 by webmaster

We’re sharing some exclusive, behind-the-scenes photos from the making of “Horror, Baby!” with you! The team used 37 CHAUVET DJ and 14 TRUSST products to set the mood and make the short film happen. Check out the photos and tune in to the making of “Horror, Baby!” as Geoff Short takes you on set in his […]

Gig Lab! The Making of "Horror, Baby!"

Posted on October 3, 2013 by webmaster

Happy Halloween from CHAUVET® DJ!  This trip to the Gig Lab takes us behind the scenes of a special Halloween short horror movie created by the CHAUVET® DJ team!  The movie is called “Horror, Baby” and tells the tale of a girl whose visit to a Halloween party takes a turn for the worse. The […]

CHAUVET® DJ's Geoff Short: Preview of 2013 Las Vegas DJ Show

Posted on July 8, 2013 by webmaster

CHAUVET® DJ’s Geoff Short is excited to be presenting a seminar at the 2013 Las Vegas DJ Show! It’s all about making more money by becoming better consultants to clients to help them create amazing events! In this seminar, Geoff will be combining some of the concepts of his article “The Reality of Moments” (http://bit.ly/TKIKsq) […]