Proms!!!! Never AGAIN

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Thank You ACE for that Summary that helps really. I played all current hip hop and rap with pop mixed in some country slow (Its WV)and a few old school like Jump Around and others I feel it was the constant music cutting off that they must have thought it was me.
 
Barry, I feel your pain.

I had a school where they ordered a huge package and never told us the gym only had ONE 20 amp breaker. The music stopped about 20 times till we finally patched different outlets... I got on the mic and explained we have a power situation... they were pretty cool after that.

When it comes to saving face, sometimes it's OK to say "YOUR GYM SUCKS." (Subtlely, and make sure you don't put the blame on the teachers)
 
APartyDJ said:
I Charge More For Proms Because They Take A Tremendous Amount Of Planning...
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Than a wedding? Must be a regional thing, Proms here are basically music monkey jobs, and if you wanna get inventive play mr. crowd involver, use the mic, and beat mix.

I find that weddings are much more involved in planning than a prom. Again not bashing, just wanted to point this out :sqbiggrin:, differences in DJs.
 
Travis, if you take a look at ApartyDJ's an our setups, you'll see they take a tremendous amount of setup.

Then there's preparation of testing lights.. counting wires... projectors... it takes a long time.

Weddings require prep work in terms of mental and itiniary, while schools requires prep work for equipment.

I prefer weddings. :)
 
oh okay I see.... Arnoldo, I guess ApartyDJ and I differ then, bigger is better to me, as long as they put up the cash.

Video is something I'm starting at the end of the month, a leg up on my competition, as my production company recently turned all the DJ stuff over to me, basically my boss gives the client my num, the client calls me and I get the check in my bizzies name.

(I've setup so many 10.5x14 screens i can do it in my sleep)
 
I have used a-frames, and truss legs, depending on the application.

For the 10.5x14's i've setup A-Frame, and for bigger screens beyond 10.5 x 14 we usually fly on a truss with "motors" connected to the truss.

Outside Situations: Tie-strap or black bungee the legs to a upright truss, and sandbag the hell outta the truss bottom, also we take tie line and tie it to a location such as a park bench or whatever is nearby. Those screens act as windsails outside.

Does this answer your q?
 
well, we do arena event production at my job, basically on the upstage truss we just shackle the top of the truss part of the screen to the bot of the truss then fly it out. only thing different is no legs on the screen. You have to have somebody help you walk it up to keep it from pulling the truss downstage.

Motors are alot of fun hehe :)

Also the same thing can be done with an event left.
 
DJCraziAce said:
Hmmm.. any pics?:)
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We have pics, I just need to borrow the boss' still camera, and upload em here... I have a time lapse video I'm to be working on, when I get not so busy, i'll be working on it.
 
 
I feel your pain too, Barry. I leave the proms to all you "youngsters" and those who "specialize" in that type of event.

I don't think there's enough money to get me to do one.....then again..:sqrolleyes: :sqrolleyes: one never knows!!!

I'll stick to weddings, private parties and corporate/business events. :sqwink:
 
I don't mind taking them on, as date insurance.

Once a better gig comes in, I'm jumping ship and leaving another one of my associates to pilot the prom.

(I might be stuck with one on May 19th.....unless another wedding comes in to bail me out...hehehe)
 
Ok...
Its Like This,
Barry,
It Will Get Better.
Just Dont Go Back To That School. ( It Would Kinda Be Like Bad Voodoo To Me ).

Do Some Football Dances This Next School Year, Keep The Play & Request List.

Just Have Fun... Feel The Groove, And Mix The Hell Out Of It...

Now Here IS My Take On Wedding Planning Ver Prom Planning.
Weddings Are The Same Ole Thing Over & Over...

Yes Weddings Take Planning ( I Have A Form For The Brides).

I Like To Do Big Parties,
My Larger Proms Are Not Just Fill In The Blank On This Form Gigs...

My Wedding Rates Are $595.00 For The First 2 Hours And $75.00 Each Hour After.

I Price My BASE Rig For Proms At The Same Rate. ( That Will Get Ya 1 Stand Of Lights 2 Bottom Cabs & 2 Tops, Should Work For Around 250 Kids ).

I Do Maybe 10 Small Proms At That Rate.
The Other 10 Proms Are Anywhere From $1300.00 Up To $9,000.00.

I Still Play 4 to 5 Hours At Both, Most Of My Weddings Are 2 to 3 Hour Gigs.

I Just Love It...

Well Have Fun Yall...

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