what inteligent light?

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Originally posted by dj element:
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1)Based on the lights i currently have, should that be fine for a junior prom?
2) After the prom and a few more gigs, what intelligent light should i get, i will be buying them 1 at a time until i get 4?[/qb]

1. No unless they are planning to pay you very little. Proms are bigger you may want to look into renting a few lights.

2. Intells are made to be used in pairs unless its a centerpiece, so i suggest you start looking for what pair of intells should you buy.

How much do you plan to spend on one intell?

heres my suggestion from best-last pick(scanners):
-Elation vision 250-*****
-ADJ. Ultra scan-****
-ADJ. Concept 2-****
-ADJ. Mighty scan-****
-ADJ. Concept 1-***
-ADJ. Scan tron-***
-ADJ. Pocket scan-**
-ADJ. Dj scan-*

well i still have some time to think about the intels, but as far as lighting, what else do i need?

I think you got a effects covered pretty good. just some color fill is needed in my opinion. maybe two par cans or more pricey 2 of elations [URL=http://www.elationlighting.com/product.asp?ProductIDNumber=1077&cat=Stage%20Lighting
]stage color[/URL]par cans. Its all what you think or what light you like better i can only suggest what i think would be good for that setup.

well if u have a budget of under $1000, u should really look into the nova scans! i knoe this is agaist the boards rule about other companys but still... u can get 4 of these and maybe a dmx operator for under 1000 or sumthing like that..... if not email me at DJILUSION02@aol.com

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Originally posted by dj element:
well i still have some time to think about the intels, but as far as lighting, what else do i need?

in my opinion, there is no straight answer to that question. for lighting, there can be no definitive package that automatically solves your problems for every gig. From what it looks like, you do not have enough for a junior prom.
here are the lights i would reccomend, under my own opinion, that you look at, but again, you have to be sure these are "compatible" with your system, and that they fill the needed gaps you feel your light show needs.
-flash duo
-rolling star
-mace II
-16 or 20 inch mirror ball (along w/ par cans and base
-H-650L helicopter
-2 OS-404L oscilators (a pair to compliment each other)
-razz matazz
-aggressor

now, and please don't take this the wrong way, maybe you might be rushing it a little if you took on a junior prom at this time. proms are big events, and it takes a lot of work to put one together. i know i sure as hell could not do one on my own now. maybe, with what you have, you should aim more towards parties, middle school dances, and birthdays rather than take on a junior prom at this time. if you go in unprepared, it might not turn out so well. however, if you hold off and wait until you have the necessary equip and experience to take on a junior prom, it will be a blast. i am not saying you aren't ready, i don't know you and i may be totally wrong, and plz in no way take this offensively, i am just saying from personal experience it is better not to rush things. hope this helps.

well, i know u can never have enough lighting effects, but im pretty sure this should wrk 4 now, i might go get 2 pars and the gel covers.

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while intels look best in pairs when i started i just had one mighty and worked my way up. now i have 2 mightys and 2 ultras (among others). So... in my opinion 1 intel is better than none!

how does it look when u only have one

does it look extremly ****py, or it looks ok, or it lookf fine, or it looks gr8

save your money, buy the scantrons, people can't tell the difference anyway, they'll all be thinking about getting laid anyway.

Seriously, if you are having fun, how many times do you stop to look at how smooth a light is?

it looked fine to me. of course the more lights the better but 1 isn't a bad start.

out of this which light series should i get:

dj scan

quadra beam

dj roller

sonic beam


remember im only getting one at a time until i have 4 lights from one series, or can i buy 1 of each and link them

You should Email DJILUSION02...or me ( ddj331@yahoo.com ) before you buy a DJ Scan.

i think the dj scans are ok for biggeners but if ur going to be doing proms and stuff like that u might need better, faster and smoother movings lights.... if u have a low budget u can either got wit the 4 dj scans(8 colors, 8 gobos) or wit the nova scans(14 colors plus white,14 gobos)...the dj scans u can get for about 299.99(sam ahs) or a nova scan for about 199.99 (cetrestage lighting) i think the nova scans in the perfect TOTAL bang for the buck deal......its all up to u.....if u have anymore questions feel free to email me at DJILUSION02@aol.com or SONIDOGENIO@aol.com

is there any way i can linke different light together?

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Originally posted by dj element:
[qb]is there any way i can linke different light together?[/qb]

they need to be the same type i think. except for the newer versions of lights.

If u get a DMX operator, you can link different lights together.. but u have to program them

I'm thinking start with pocket scans (1, then 2) the go with the big brother mighty scan. these 2 lights are very alike and compatible. I have a movie that shows what 3 pockets and an automate can do. e-mail me if you want to see it.

What's the comparison between the DJ Scan or RG and the new Scan Tron. I want an intel that is good optics and has the ability to slow scan somewhat and not be too jurky which ne of these is best and maybe some suggestion on others that are under $300. Thanks

Defiantly check out the new scan tron if you want smooth slow movements.

The Scan Tron & Roller Tron are both quite impressive in output and smooth movements