What Equipment is Used for Uplighting?
Previously, traditional lamp Par Cans were used for up lighting. Traditional par cans are known for getting very hot, taking up alot of electricity and being a mild fire hazard. To change the color, its necessary to manually place a colored piece of plastic, known as a "gel" of the lamp.
In recent years, LED par cans have become much more widely used. These LED cans consume a very low amount of power, do not pose a fire risk, and do not become hot. They are also much more flexible, as their color (and strength) can be controlled digitally, without having to use gels.
Most professionals who use LED uplighting will also use a special digital controller in conjunction with the lights.
How to Hire a Professional for Uplighting
First off, if you were curious as to whether you might be able to do the uplighting yourself, rather than hiring a professional-this would be somewhat problematic, since the cost of investing in uplighting equipment is quite high, as well as the fact that, the difference between a professional and amateur uplighting set-up can be quite significant.
As far as how to seek out a professional to provide uplighting...
Most DJ companies provide their expertise at applying uplighting at a reasonable rate-so that's almost always the best starting point. Alternately you can seek out an event management company, a theatrical company, or (in some cities) an uplighting company (yes, there are some companies that entirely base their business on providing uplighting).
You'll probably find that there are many possible venders to choose from in your area. So you're now in a position to try to judge which one will provide the most quality (and value) to you. It's a subjective judgement for you to make-but the best place to start is to ask to see the uplighting portfolios of the venders you're considering. Most companies that provide uplighting have photos (and possibly videos) to show prospective clients. Also its important to chat with them to get a sense of whether they'll be able to communicate well with you and set up the lighting in accordance with your preferences.
Article by: http://www.squidoo.com/uplighting
Previously, traditional lamp Par Cans were used for up lighting. Traditional par cans are known for getting very hot, taking up alot of electricity and being a mild fire hazard. To change the color, its necessary to manually place a colored piece of plastic, known as a "gel" of the lamp.
In recent years, LED par cans have become much more widely used. These LED cans consume a very low amount of power, do not pose a fire risk, and do not become hot. They are also much more flexible, as their color (and strength) can be controlled digitally, without having to use gels.
Most professionals who use LED uplighting will also use a special digital controller in conjunction with the lights.
How to Hire a Professional for Uplighting
First off, if you were curious as to whether you might be able to do the uplighting yourself, rather than hiring a professional-this would be somewhat problematic, since the cost of investing in uplighting equipment is quite high, as well as the fact that, the difference between a professional and amateur uplighting set-up can be quite significant.
As far as how to seek out a professional to provide uplighting...
Most DJ companies provide their expertise at applying uplighting at a reasonable rate-so that's almost always the best starting point. Alternately you can seek out an event management company, a theatrical company, or (in some cities) an uplighting company (yes, there are some companies that entirely base their business on providing uplighting).
You'll probably find that there are many possible venders to choose from in your area. So you're now in a position to try to judge which one will provide the most quality (and value) to you. It's a subjective judgement for you to make-but the best place to start is to ask to see the uplighting portfolios of the venders you're considering. Most companies that provide uplighting have photos (and possibly videos) to show prospective clients. Also its important to chat with them to get a sense of whether they'll be able to communicate well with you and set up the lighting in accordance with your preferences.
Article by: http://www.squidoo.com/uplighting
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