Finally I see a Facade which looks nice with lights
- Thread starter Jon Tuck
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great point Hank I was only showing this as an alternative to two or three balls of shiz par lights shining on a frosted screen. Im not running wither but will be using one for a specific event coming up as it will enhance what we are presenting (its not a wedding thats for sure)! As I was a kid and later with my own the bright lights in my kids eyes was proff of the beauty of a yard display at Christmas. Those houses that folks light up with DMX etc very exciting when done at the right time and for the right purpose.
It is pretty, it's cool and there's no doubt a market for it. I just think it's a bit too costly and time consuming (for both the client and the DJ) for a little "ooh and ah".
Well, that's a lot different Jon. Those folks aren't using the lights to upsell their home. But again, a big expense for the sake of passers by and worthless youtube hits.
Hank the Lounge is alot of work and quite a few oohs and ahhs. But who minds the waste of time without pay eh?
Yes, but you see, I do that for myself and it costs me nothing. It's a hobby (like the house lights), but one that won't dent my wallet.
These DJs aren't doing it as a hobby or giving it away. If they were, I'd say go for it. The reality of it is that they have to get a return on all that stuff. That means their rates go up and they narrow their client base. Now, they could drop it for regular jobs or list it as an add-on, but if you give people the choice to save money, most times, they will. The only way to get a return is to use it.
The point is that you're going to spend extra time, money and effort "selling" something that is basically fluff. After you pay to acquire it, insure it, store it, maintain it, transport it, set it up and break it down, how much more dough are you going to put in your pocket? If it wasn't guaranteed to be a lot, I wouldn't feel the need to work that hard for it.
You can pimp your ride all you want, but it's the mechanics that are going to get you to your destination.
That's just me. I'm not asking (or expecting) anyone to agree. Just taking a different angle.
in the light forum I just posted up an effect I created with the lights I bring for all events. Check it out. I dont charge extra as all I have to do is direct the lights to different key points in a room to create more than just a basic light show. Take a look Hank dont be shy.
@Hank Davidson --- you certainly are entitled to your opinion, no doubt. But, dude...now I'm beginning to think you moved to Texas, not Florida. 
@Hank Davidson --- you certainly are entitled to your opinion, no doubt. But, dude...now I'm beginning to think you moved to Texas, not Florida.
We may not have the same tastes Randy, but I get the feeling you and I would be good pals. We're already good virtual ones.
We may not have the same tastes Randy, but I get the feeling you and I would be good pals. We're already good virtual ones.
You gotta be more careful with who you hang out with. :tribiggrin:
Don't worry about him Hank! We have the Beef in Texas, they have the Corny ones. LOL@Hank Davidson --- you certainly are entitled to your opinion, no doubt. But, dude...now I'm beginning to think you moved to Texas, not Florida.
