Wedding DJ Gig log with Vertical Truss and Up Lighting Star Gobos and Cake table Décor lighting

[MrKorean30]

very nice set up sir. i just wanna ask,,,, what's the dkifference between pag 56 and slimpar 56 (both from chauvet) thank you sir. what do you prefer between the two?!

[darsidar]

really nice set up

i love it

hard work for you but very nice.

[kanelitwiniec]

Man, really nice set up. This is what I want to offer me clients. At the moment just awesome sound, music, and a few "moving" lights. I am looking into the up lighting, and those gobo lights look amazing.

[75karlosvelascodj]

Hi Mike, i really like your work, a total Pro uploading this Videos and xplaning all about the gig, congratulations !

[skyjuice1969]

Ok I will take a look thanks! Keep up the Terrific Work!

[DjSuperK]

I wanted to do that, then I looked at how much it will cost me and I was like, damn.......$

[skyjuice1969]

Great Job DJ Mike. I'm just starting out with Lighting, and wanted to know how do you secure your Lights on top of the Vertical Trusses, so that if they get bumped they don't fall off?

Thanks. :o)

[directsound]

@skyjuice1969 bolts I think I have a video to show you just look through my page

MM

[massman1974]

How do you get away with having vertical trusses with moving heads around your dance floors without somebody knocking them over????

[directsound]

@massman1974 My trussing is nice and stable

MM

[NiceTutorials]

I found out if you have moving heads and if you point them at the tables it pumps people up and they go and dance in the vid you had them pointed at the ceiling and walls

[directsound]

@bigun204 Thanks I will keep this in mind. If possoble can you send me a play list you think might have done the trick as I always want to do better and become a real dj and pack the dance floor... Cant wait for a list of songs to do the trick

thanks

Mikey Mike

[chamullerousa]

@directsound way to keep it professional Mikey Mike. Stay classy.

[promodjs]

@directsound

LOL... You did a great job.

Don't sweat it!

[zeljr]

@directsound Mike! That dude is crazy!! as usual you are on point!!! How long did it take you to set this up? do you have any advise for new dj? I like the up;ighting. I just getting started with the lighting. What and should i get first? Keep it up and thanks!

[directsound]

@zeljr it takes 3-5 hrs to set up this event

MM

[DJAhmbe]

@bigun204 A real DJ would know the difference in how playlist get developed for a wedding v.s. a club.

[jaguilar2008]

man i really have respect for american dj's because i swear doing american weddings is the most boring party ever! look how many people are actually dancing! lol im a dj that specializes in hispanic parties and man ! they party!

[discjocky44]

I like the Set up looks great but I cringe looking at those expensive lights out on the corners of the dance floor, thats just asking some drunk to slam into them

[f1r3w4ll]

Ok they pay good for all those fancy's lights..... but..

if i was the DJ i don't feel good playing music in that party...!!!

Look like you are playing music in the cemetery..!!

[yourdreamwedding]

No not a Cemetery but close a church LOL

[DJCD01]

Mikey Mike...Could me give me some tips on how you would go about pricing out uplighting. I'm in NC... and I'm looking into getting into doing some uplighting. You charge by per light.. or how would you go about it? I have Glow skirts and I'm looking to branch out.

Thanks

-DJCD

[directsound]

$200 for the first 4 and $25 each additional or somewhere between $35-55- per light

DJ Mikey Mike

[DJCD01]

Now what about the something like the columns... is that the 200... or your six column use? I assume you charge more for that considering its simply not just putting a par can or led light on the floor. Thanks for the quick reply. I'm looking to building a tower cover that will hide the speakers and tripod and uplight it. I heard that DJ skirts were going to come out with something like that... but they want your two arms and legs for it.

[DJCD01]

I've been successfully selling the lycra spandex screen for vids and slideshows for the first dance etc and pics of the wedding and general couple photos with a personal congrats slide. Of course later, there will be music videos played on them. I've been really impressed with your uplighting. The box truss columns look is what I had in mind for covering the speakers up.

DJCD

[DJCD01]

Also, mike, you have a set charge for the wedding... and sell your uplighting as an accessory or as a complete package. Thanks in advance for any tips!!!!

-DJCD

[directsound]

everything is seperate and it all varreys on what they get and where i have to go

mm

[DJCD01]

Thanks Bro... Hoped you foot is healed up good now. I always have problems with weather changes on my Knees that I broke years ago.

-DJ CD

[danielmardeldj]

as always I say. in the United States it has damasiados equipment of completes generation and everything what you want! but there is something is not bought. and it is the desire of people to dance, here in Argentinean with very few effects. audio-rhythmic and a pair of robots is sufuciente so that a good celebration is armed. sure, the fault is not yours, but of people! hug! and good bye!

[1234disco1234]

heii u guys play in bakersfield ca...??

[directsound]

yes we do its just over the hill from me

DJ Mikey Mike

[djtecthreat]

Nice setup Mikey!

What moving heads are you using there?

[directsound]

Accu Spot 250II from ADJ

mm

[djtecthreat]

Thanks Mikey,

How do you like them? Do you find them limiting in any way considering they're only 8 channels, and some models are 12+ channels allowing more options (micro pan/tilit, prism, rotating prism, etc..)?

[directsound]

I got them for the price and the bulb

if you get the more advanced features the light can cost up to $3500-$5500 each

[sakray2]

awsome =)

[rally15]

I like you uplighting.

I need that =D

[stewardsproductions]

Love the setup bro

[djharoo]

excelent set up.. Im Impress.. congratulations.. I looking true your videos to give me an idea tu set up my stuff..thanks for your time to uploud them!!

[directsound]

thanks I glad you like them!!!

MM

[WEEKENDELECTRIC]

that's an enviable set, loads more dimension than the usual "mobile rig in the corner". Uplighting columns and fixed gobos, very sophis. Hats off to ya.

[DjMcHershey]

you are really the best at what you do, you went above and beyond on that room with the gobo's and stars projections. do you use wireless DMX? and also was there a piano or was that you playing "here comes the bride" and those songs during the reception.

[directsound]

Yes at this show I used two DMX wireless packs and I played the music for the wedding

thanks Dj Mikey Mike

[Nolimitsfan]

How do you put your moving heads on the truss?

Thnx!

[amdchiptrooper]

completely amazing! Thank you for this video

[doctordeejay]

Very Nice Design Mr. Mike. Although I am worried about staff or guests knocking over you vertical trusses. How do you hold them in place? Thank you for your valuable time.

[directsound]

The truss base plate are made of 1/4" steel and are about 70 LBS 2'x2' very stable I guess they could be knocked over if someone were to tackel it but they could do the same to any other thing in the room ... in the last year I havent had any issues of for see any its easer to knock over your trypod then these things

thanks DJ Mikey mike

[MrMikelly0]

Hi MM... I just signed up to youtube a week ago, where have i been:)...i've spent hours watching videos which started with "Briansredd" & now others including your "fantastic wedding lighting setup"...u gimme some inspiration to change to LEDs & cost me heaps coz theres many lights out there..hehehe..Can you please tel me what the lights are called..the ones that create white hearts on the ceiling, and the white stars on the walls/ceiling?..Will they work in Australia 240volts?..cheers..Mike

[directsound]

it is a gobo projecter I use the Accu Spot Moving head 250II to shoot gobos and the Image 250 by American DJ you can use any gobo light that works in your area

MM

[liamdeluchi]

hi ya mate what software do you use to control your set up and is it avalible in the UK

[directsound]

ShowXpress

[directsound]

Cool thanks!

MM

[cowboybob993]

Thanks for the vid. Wow mikey mike, how are you gonna top this? Ok, picture rc helicopters with led pinspots circling the room. Yeah and some revo sweeps on top of those roomba vacuum cleaners moving around the floor. All in fun. Like the football thing. The gobo projectors are a nice touch. The cake lighting is a great idea. Sorry about the injury. You go Mikey Mike!

[directsound]

Thanks Those are some great ideas I will surly consider LOL but you and me we are thinking the same ..I might top this one tonight with a Casino Night show

thanks

DJ Mikey Mike

[chauvetlighting]

Great set-up with your CHAUVET lights! We hope your leg gets better soon!

Thanks,

@chauvetlighting

[directsound]

Sweet ! I glad you liked it ...and the leg is getting a bit better thanks

MM

[rangerp4RS]

Such a nice setup!!!

[bagaongbandit]

SIKK setup!! BIg props Mike!!

[djmaverick]

Great lighting!

DJ Maverick

[DJLOUIEMIX]

OMG !! stunning !!

[directsound]

Thanks MR. Mix

MM

[djandrewfelix]

Wow this is the nicest setup i've ever seen!

[directsound]

wow thank you!!!!

MM

[uptownxpress]

Awesome setup! love the uplighting as always, love the strobing effect during dancing too. And 6 vertical strusses rock!! And the gobos all around, just amazing. Very classy. Without the injury, how long would this setup take to put up?

[directsound]

right about 3hr up 1 hr down

MM

[dirtydogdiscos]

mike how many par cans do you hav those pars looked amazing the way u dmx them all to strobe and change color at the same time AMAZING MAN good job 10/10 (hope u get better soon)

[VTDJResq]

awesome AGAIN!!!!!! well wishes for speedy recover!

[partyspindj]

your uplighting shows get better and better everytime i watch. The lighting is a show in itself. You know how to transform a blank room into a colorful work of art. great job as always. Have you seen the American DJ Mega bar 50 RGB? Cool light for uplighting.

[BigBoiBBp]

man i need a image 250!!! great job as always!

[directsound]

Remwmber when we where on Skype I bought 2 more for $49 from that one kerokiee place

MM

[TyroneBlue]

Beautiful job Mikey. Don't ya just love ShowXpress!!!

[directsound]

YES I DO!!!

MM

[firescout211]

On a room this size, not including the truss lights, how many uplights do you use? thanks!

[directsound]

17 par 56's

MM

[DJOmega80]

Another great log by the uplighting stud. Just think of what you could have done with 2 good legs. ;)

[djmarioproaudio]

Nice Mikey, been there with the leg too...its hard not to setup as fast as you usally do!! but great to have that extra help!!

[RockTheHouse4]

that light setup is just awesome, i wonder how much of the cords going to the pillars get pulled up though, that would be my biggest concern, I suppose wireless dmx would solve that, except for the power cords.

[directsound]

I have alot of diffferent sizes cables so I dont have any issues also wireless DMX

mm

[djexclusivo131]

Mike you did again... That's a SICK set up bro. Awesome!!!!

Dj Xclusivo

[directsound]

thank you !!

MM

[Zman87gt]

Nice Log, I really like the Star Gobo's for weddings. Pretty nice look, also nice color matching with the uplighting.

[directsound]

the colors were very close

mm

[DJshittyloadin]

nice work-lights looked great-coverings for the chairs would have been a nice finishing touch but I know that's not your department. Did the alligator that bit your foot live or did they just transfer it back to the zoo?

[GoodtimesDJsoundtech]

Great Idea at 6:39.....Another "do if from scratch tip". Keep up the great work, hope you have a fast recovery.

Goodtimes DJ

[robjcrowston]

AMAZING!!!, no-one does it like you MM, everything was truly fantastic, you really do give the bride and groom a perfect wedding! you rock man!

[RRollergod]

Next wedding could you perhaps go over how you run all the wires between you totems and hide everything? You do a great job at it. Must take a lot of gaff tape.

[Mastersonics]

What happened to your leg man?

Please PM on the price of this gig.

hope you get better

C

[djbigron]

dj boot is on da mix!!!!! jk great video as always. that new cam looks great

[directsound]

Ya Ya I felt Like a pirate RRRRRRR

MM

[123djcrazykid]

great setup.

[squareteam88]

Nice!

[rushentertainment]

Awesome job on the uplighting programing with the chaces and patterns

[rushentertainment]

AWESOME bro this is how a wedding should look!!! Im going to see you on that show platinum weddinds!!!

[directsound]

Sign me up!

MM

[rushentertainment]

I wish i knew how!!!

[djboentertainment]

Hey Mikey Mike,

I just gotta say... I LOVE the way you do uplighting. It's clean, and looks great! I've picked up some great ideas from watching your vids.

~DJ Bo~

[directsound]

Thanks Bo I glad it helped

MM

[BlacRiot]

You sure put a lot of work into your events.

Great job Mike, hope your leg feels better.

-Keep it Rockin'

-Caz

[directsound]

Thanks Caz I hope all is well on the East coast !!!

MM

[djdude2122]

didn't look like a dancing crowd huh?? Love the lights though.. very very elegant... you must put the other DJ's out in your areas to shame with your setup...excellent work everytime!

J

[djjosh16511]

Hey another quick question that I must of forgotten or overlooked, how do you do DMX on everything without cables running everywhere?

[djboentertainment]

Wireless DMX my friend... Wireless DMX.

~DJ Bo~

[directsound]

yes I had wireless in the pillers one wireless unit for the center dance floor

mm

[jasperibe]

a lot of prep work and stage tape

;-)

[directsound]

Lots of tape OMG!!!

MM

[djjosh16511]

I'm such a nerd, I noticed the guy had a iPhone at 6:05... haha

Anyway, Nice log man, not like you haven't heard that before tho

[vinnievegas2000]

Mikey Mike, you never cease to amaze me brother! Your show just keeps getting better, my friend. Love the set-up and I love that "Let's stay together" - Ultimix track, I gotta find that one.

Hope your foot is feeling better.

Take care, get well.

DJ VinnieVegas

[directsound]

Didnt I barrow that song from you If you need it back just ask ;-)

MM

[sainifabulous]

damn your lighting just gets better and better every room.

[BayouBeatBlaster]

Good Job Mike. You seem to have one or two new toys in each video. Your gonna need a bigger trailer soon. LOL

[ledlightboy]

did you have fog or haze?

[djmarkcotter]

a know i can think of 100 halls where that setup would be useless....or if i had all that and someone called me they would say "we don't need all that" but i guess the people that hire you must want that specific setup.

ya know you've raised the "bar" soo high, brides are going to start assuming all djs will have uplighting!

[djboentertainment]

I think I can speak for MM when I say... He is one of the high end DJ's in his area.... catering to high end brides. Not that he doesn't cater to smaller needed, etc. But, he's a DJ that offers everything a Bride could ever want in Lighting, and Sound.

There are 2 DJ services in my area that do this as well. I'm one of them. I have a TON of stuff but 90% of the time, I never get to use it, so I never get to do vids on it. That's about to change toward the end of the yr, I have one!

DJ Bo

[directsound]

Ever scince I took the High End Only aproach My service and show has gone up like never before Like 36 years before

MM

[directsound]

never useless I can even make a room in the daytime look good with lighting if you see in the start of the vidit was about 5:00 and it look ok then

mm

[DJshittyloadin]

MM always raises the bar & I love that-go for it MM...keep showing them how the real pros do it. MM is obviously an excellent salesman too. Having great lighting, sound, DJ ,MC, & sales skills makes him unstoppable-he's the killer role model always willing to share his info with all the YouTube DJs.

[directsound]

Sweet comment thank you

MM

[djmarkcotter]

did the hall refer you for this gig? cuz you've played at this hall several times before havnt you?

ive been hearing the chauvet people pronounce it "show-vay" instead of sha-vay lol

[directsound]

Im not totaly sure how to say it Im sure you need an accent LOL .... there are only a few venues in my area so I sure to work at them over and over but most of the venues do refer me to make their rooms look good and we work great together

MM