Dynamicdiscos 0 Posted May 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Hey Sparko don't feel down graded. I still use light boxes and I think they are great. I did have one rather unusal compliment once "It's really nice to still see an old fashioned style disco" Maybe it is a little old fasioned but so many people still say how good they look and I like them so much I'm thinking about building new ones http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif Why don't we start making hellium filled bubble wrap?<P> It would help keep postage costs down. Link to post Share on other sites
ollygeorge 0 Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I went for a home made star cloth, cost about £30 and took about 1 hour to make!! See it here Mobile Disco based in the Chew Valley & South Bristol Link to post Share on other sites
robbiedj 0 Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I ticked other. I have an MDF homemade stand, covered in black cloth. It folds flat, into a W-shape and has fold-down shelves. I can fold it down in seconds, with the cloth surface inside for protection and simply secure it with a couple of expanding straps. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/thumbup.gif Our led scrolling sign clips on the front. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif I also have light boxes for some shows. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/whistling.gif You want me to play what? Secretary of NADJ, Member of SEDA Magic Moments.. making your moment magic Link to post Share on other sites
Cheezy 0 Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I ticked other like robbie. I have a custom made stand built out of chipboard with a pine re-inforcements. It is painted black. On front I have Nights Sounds cut out with a a jigsaw, day glow orange card behind so I can shine a light through. Looks really effective. Also on front is a slot where 2 x 4 spot bank fit. There are black clips to dress with rope lights if required. It can have uprights bolted to it for an overhead gantry to fit to. It has served me well and is over 12 years old! Was originally designed to fit in a Rover 400 boot! I will try and post a picture! Cheezy Nightsounds Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Stewart 0 Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I use a Starcloth booth made by S+H Technologies, everytime I use it I get positive comments from the venue management. It just looks so much better then the cloth I was using before Mobile Party DJ For Weddings Parties Corporate Events Covering London Essex Kent Sussex Surrey Bucckinghamshire Hertfordshire & Essex Link to post Share on other sites
Dj_Kray 0 Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 QUOTE (Hugmaster @ May 19 2005, 06:41 AM) Hi I went for black cloth, and it looks bloody awful so as soon as the other DJ guy gets time we're gonna do a DIY start cloth. Same here Link to post Share on other sites
Steve 0 Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I have used a starcloth for around a year ....imo more effective than a screen and take much less space in transport (although I have no hatred of 'tidy' light screens!!!) If i could post an image it would give a better idea of what its like!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Corabar Steve 0 Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 I've heard rumours of a LED light screen that looks like a bar display along the lines of High Fidelity or Gary's avatar. Not seen one in action yet, but i think they would look quite effective, assuming that it went with the music like the one on your mixer. Steve... Mad bad & dangerous to know Better to study for one hour with the wise, than to drink wine with the foolish. The opinions of Corabar Steve are not necessarily those of Corabar Ltd or any of it's subsidiary companies <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
FDDJ 0 Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 I think this is what your after Steve: Abstract XP1 "It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." - Charles Darwin <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
Dynamicdiscos 0 Posted May 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Was it just me or could I not see any lights. Maybe it's my web browser. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/huh.gif Why don't we start making hellium filled bubble wrap?<P> It would help keep postage costs down. Link to post Share on other sites
FDDJ 0 Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 (edited) QUOTE (Dynamicdiscos @ May 20 2005, 09:52 AM) Was it just me or could I not see any lights. Maybe it's my web browser. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/huh.gif I haven't found a picture of it in action yet! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif Trust me when I say it lights up just like the LED's on your mixer http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif Edited May 20, 2005 by StevJam "It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." - Charles Darwin <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
FDDJ 0 Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Found one! Click Me! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif "It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." - Charles Darwin <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Westcott 0 Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Light screens. (Home made.) One central one, 3 foot by 3 foot powered by a 4-channel sequencer, and 6 others, 3 each side, each about 3 foot high by 8 inches wide with coloured gel behind the front to individually colour them red, green and blue, and powered by a 3-channel sound to light unit. Very basic configuration, but very effective judging by the way seated members of the audience stare apparently mesmerised by it. The strong primary colours have an interesting effect on hall decoration also. Pitty it all looks so scruffy when the house lights go on........ http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/sad.gif Link to post Share on other sites
robbiedj 0 Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Changed mine slightly now. same stand but covered with a black sequinned cloth (with side extensions used with wider rig). Like this You want me to play what? Secretary of NADJ, Member of SEDA Magic Moments.. making your moment magic Link to post Share on other sites
pdarnett 0 Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 QUOTE (StevJam @ May 20 2005, 08:09 AM) I think this is what your after Steve: Abstract XP1 Like these of mine steve? Clickety click taken in my house, ignore the flickering, thats my camera Link to post Share on other sites
Splosh 0 Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Piece of MDF boarding that fits snuggly onto our goalpost desk contraption. Looks great painted black and then srayed black with gold fleck! One of the handy point of having familiy members in the joinery / capentery trade!!! lol Splosh 2jsroadshow www.2jsroadshow.co.uk Splosh Web: www.2jsroadshow.co.uk jon@2jsroadshow.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
DJ Marky Marc 0 Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 to quote Brian mole QUOTE I hate light screens too! why ? whats so wrong with this Light screens <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
Kane 0 Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 nice screens, what kind are they and where abouts did you get them from if you dont mind me asking? Link to post Share on other sites
buskersball 0 Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 Going under the name Sgt Pepper, I have had a 4' x 3' perspex screen made with an out take from the Sgt Pepper photo shoot on! Cost me £100 but when I put a light behind it, it looks like a stained glass window! I've had lots of favourable comments aboout it, plus the punters always look at it to recognise the faces etc. Plus subliminally, they remember the name...for better or worse! Link to post Share on other sites
Award Entertainment 0 Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 QUOTE (DJ Marky Marc @ Dec 3 2005, 05:13 AM) whats so wrong with this Light screens Aside from the fact that you appear to have a blown bulb in one of the blue panels, there's nothing wrong with those except that it's no longer 1983.... http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/huh.gif But then you knew I was going to say that, didn't you. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Kane 0 Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 QUOTE (Rendezvous @ Dec 2 2005, 08:57 PM) Aside from the fact that you appear to have a blown bulb in one of the blue panels, there's nothing wrong with those except that it's no longer 1983.... http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/huh.gif But then you knew I was going to say that, didn't you. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif ooooo check mate http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif theres no right or wrong answer for using light screen,/star cloth/black curtain etc..., our discos/setups are like our personalitys i guess? for example take richards disco looks basic, but its sophisticated and professional and by looking at some of his photos he's posted, his disco im guessing is aimed for mainly for "posher" events (sry about wording i cant think of another word http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif ) to someone elses disco, where they have every gismo you can think of?.... my setup is normal i guess i wouldnt know how to describe it someone else would have to be the judge of that, 2 lights, a mood/light screen http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif , medium sized pa system, my custom made stand, and ofcourse cd's Link to post Share on other sites
DJ Marky Marc 0 Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 QUOTE nice screens, what kind are they and where abouts did you get them from if you dont mind me asking? 3ft DAP Audio, diamond cross and quad rainbow.. about £180 a pair available allover the place. this light screen debate only started because some djs have old faling apart light screens or you can't fit them in our car.. star cloth looks good on a small setup, but when your takeing a full road show out and need to take up space on a stage or fill one end of a hall then I think light screens look good. just don't over do it http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/rolleyes.gif <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
DJGAVT 0 Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Just ordered a 7metre x 3 metre star cloth for my big rig and I'd pick a star cloth over lightscreens any day of the week. Just think they look old fashioned these days. Sorry Mark http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Thats entertainment 0 Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Use a black cloth now but did use light boxes for a while.....think its coz they take up so much room in the van, that i cant face using them anymore http://thatsentertainment.webeden.co.uk Dj's and Discos for all your needs PLI & PAT covered Est. 1988 Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Westcott 0 Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 "and need to take up space on a stage or fill one end of a hall " Spot on, Marky. In my opinion, in a hall you need something to fill one end, or nearly so. I've seen the 'minimalist' setups in village halls, and to my mind it looks like the DJ left something at home....... In a 'posh' venue, the situation is reversed, as you don't need a large rig - it would simply get in the way. Horses for courses, I suppose - a case of tailoring the lighting to fit your most commonly visited venue. Link to post Share on other sites
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