I just thought of a new light carry/setup?

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Abbey Lane

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Just got back from a hall setting up for tonight.

Most of my time was spent putting up two t-bars, lights and running wires.

Out of the blue I had a thought... what if I put my lights inside a six feet "truss like" stand with a solid base straight up. The base would come off. I would design it so we could either attach an extension or light on top. The lights would be mounted inside the truss for transit. With the new LED's the stand and lights wouldn't be that heavy. It would be wired for power and DMX cables. I guess it's like the lights bands use with their par cans tucked away. But, I'm just thinking that maybe the truss like stands could be 4 - 6 feet high only for easy movement. I guess you could say it's probably the same style as what "Mikey Mike" uses with the light shining up from the bottom. The lights in my stand would be shining out toward the crowd, not up. This system might include one each side... a Derby X, LED bar, Starball, etc.

Has anyone ever thought of this or designed one? If you have post pictures or link please

Comments?
 
You mean like this?

http://mysite.verizon.net/resti8d4/

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Kevin's example is static display lights pointed out so they do not shine on the truss structure. AL is wanting to put moving light fixtures in his. I'm thinking that would cause the lights to hit the inside of the truss, thus casting a (moving) shadow all around.
 
Kevin hit it on the head. The only moving head would be on top. Inside the par cans would be LED or color plattes or mini/mega strips. Starballs or Starray could be inside also. In most of my events I just use wash lighting type effects and the Galaxian. The odd time I use Derby X and an Acrobat. I also use other lighting, but I'm just thinking of the basic lighting for now. If we want more moving heads we could attach arms. (Most halls in this area are not dark enough for great FX lighting.)

I have a van to transport.

Where did you get the pic/unit from Kevin?

What are the pros and cons to this concept of lighting?

Thanks everyone.
 
Abbey
I like this concept as well.
makes for very easy set-up, and helps protect the lights (except from weather)
In all respect to Wes, I don't feel the shadow would be a huge issue..
since the lights are all over the floor, and especially if they're moving and flashing. Unless the entire crowd is sitting up high, with an empty dance floor, who would notice the shadow?
the nice part is, if you can only afford ONE truss, you can hang it horiztonally.
 
Randy A said:
Abbey,

I have a 10 foot truss with par can lighting and a wireless co-pilot mounted all the time. I just carry it in and set it on the stands and then add whatever speciality lighting I want to add. Really cuts down on setup time.

Check out this thread for more details: New Lighting Truss System - Our DJ Talk - DJ Help and Resources Chat!
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Any updates with the "PVC cord system"? I'm copying your idea, except I will add DMX cables as well.

How did you mount the PVC to your truss. I don't want to drill anything in my Hercules tripod:sqembarrassed:
 
I've been considering them for quite some time... and if I were going to do trussing, it's likely the route I would go.

But I'm in search of a vehicle that I can use for that sort of thing since I can only go so large before it's just not practical to do events out of my Miata any more. ;)
 
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