Quick start

[kieranemerson]

I am just starting out and stating to learn i have a limited budget and currently have this equipment



Cross discover dj system (decks and software)
pod lights
laser crab
t-bar

And are going to get

American DJ TRI Gem LED





Not top end but is reliable and works great

[Lost Connection]

Focus on learning how to DJ before buying lights and stuff... And get a proper DJ setup before the lights also :) IMO this is the way

[kieranemerson]

probably stupid question with obvious answer but what is IMO?

[DjDoody]

In my opinion

[Andrew B]

Why are you buying lights?

[kieranemerson]

I am really interested in doing lighting for stage and screen but also really enjoy this kind of thing and was hoping that this would be a really good start and be a good hobby being able to do small gigs

[Lost Connection]

Learn how to DJ first, then you might be able to get gigs. And the lights are most likely going to be offered by the venue you are playing at. For mobile DJs it's different, but you need to be able to DJ before starting to do gigs.

[fueledbymusic]

Learn how to DJ first, then you might be able to get gigs. And the lights are most likely going to be offered by the venue you are playing at. For mobile DJs it's different, but you need to be able to DJ before starting to do gigs.I dont think hes saying anything about how to get gigs

[Lost Connection]

I dont think hes saying anything about how to get gigs

Check the last word of his latest post

[windspeed36]

DJ lighting and Theatre/Studio lighting is completely different. DJ's use strobes, lasers and basic wash lights. Theatres use analog fresnels, parcans, profile spots and cyc lights as well as sizeable moving heads.

[fueledbymusic]

Oh yeah.... I didnt catch that one. I was basing my comment on his main post (the question post)

[Andrew B]

I am really interested in doing lighting for stage and screen but also really enjoy this kind of thing and was hoping that this would be a really good start and be a good hobby being able to do small gigs

Not really. My career is lighting for movies/TV, but I don't know anything about DJ or club lighting. It's totally different.

[DJ Matt]

no harm in getting a couple of cheap par cans , they go a long way for doing house parties & stuff for your friends

and in these parties you can pick up some good djing experience

but make sure your djing is at the right level for doing those parties first :P

[kieranemerson]

Thanks every1 for your help will learn to dj a bit better before starting 2 do gigs :)