Uplighting Spacing

[Randy A]

Using a Par56, how do you figure spacing between cans?

Do you factor in the ceiling height?

Do you look at the entire rooms layout and configuration?

Do you just concentrate on one wall at a time and up-light accordingly?

Any other things that you factor in?

 

[Esoteric]

Take a look at the room as a whole. Find architectural elements that you can highlight. Columns, pillars, wooden beams, etc.

That will give you your spacing. Also think about drawing attention to critical elements like the cake table, head table, etc.

Ceiling height has more to do with your units rather than the design. I have lit 20 foot walls and columns before and I have used them in 9 foot ceilings.

I like to do the entire room.

Mike

 

[Randy A]

Got my first large up-lighting contract signed today.

20 - par56's for complete room wrap (static colors in pink & white)
2 - colorstrips for uplighting the bar tables
pinspots and small uplights for cake table

$525 paid in full @ contract signing.

I have two more jobs to go measure for tomorrow which I'm pretty sure I'll be putting into the books as well. I can't believe how well up-lighting is going over here. They want to nickel & dime me for dj service, but I can go spend a few hours setting up and tearing down some lighting and they are just writing checks. Go figure.

 

[atomicfission92]

Got my first large up-lighting contract signed today.

20 - par56's for complete room wrap (static colors in pink & white)
2 - colorstrips for uplighting the bar tables
pinspots and small uplights for cake table

$525 paid in full @ contract signing.

I have two more jobs to go measure for tomorrow which I'm pretty sure I'll be putting into the books as well. I can't believe how well up-lighting is going over here. They want to nickel & dime me for dj service, but I can go spend a few hours setting up and tearing down some lighting and they are just writing checks. Go figure.

Very nice. What Par 56's are you going to be running?

 

[Randy A]

Very nice. What Par 56's are you going to be running?

Not sure I should reveal my source at this time.

But, I will say, I won't be going with the Rain56's. I personally don't care for the aluminum finish for up-lighting cans. I prefer black.

I have some work to get them all ready, with making some nice bases and fronts, along with making some customized electrical runs, but once I have them all done, I'll post for everyone to see.

 

[atomicfission92]

Not sure I should reveal my source at this time.

But, I will say, I won't be going with the Rain56's. I personally don't care for the aluminum finish for up-lighting cans. I prefer black.

I have some work to get them all ready, with making some nice bases and fronts, along with making some customized electrical runs, but once I have them all done, I'll post for everyone to see.

Can we get them from NLFX? Simple enough.

 

[Randy A]

Can we get them from NLFX? Simple enough.

Probably not.

 

[atomicfission92]

Probably not.

I'm intrigued. Please post up your setup when you are done.