Nightclub projections

[simonbirdsey]

Hi,

 

I've been asked to look at projecting geometric shapes on to the background for a nightclub PA (public appearance) and also on to the singer herself.

 

What would be the ideal set up for this? I'm guessing laptop>projector. If so, what lumens would be required? And would you use a particular piece of software on the laptop? Or would you go with a moving head lamp?

 

Any ideas gratefully recieved.

 

Si

[jason5d]

you could go for a couple of moving lights

if it's just shapes you want to project.

 

it would probably give you more flexibility

regarding brightness

 

a projector may not be ideal as they project a square

image, you mask off with black but you still get some light

 

 

 

it all depends on what shapes you need to project

 

if it's just triangles squares etc. use a couple of mac 250's or the like.

[simonbirdsey]

Thanks Jason,

 

I think that a projector will be too static and uninspiring for a nightclub crowd. As it's for a PA, which will probably only last about half an hour or something, I'm wondering about hiring in a couple of moving heads and a mini desk maybe. Am I opening a whole can of worms here? :)

[jason5d]

they're not to expensive, upto 50 each and a controller

so 150 max and a bit time to program.

 

doesn't the club have this kit already?

[greenalien]

Have you talked to the performer yet to find out what they're expecting? They may have a DVD or some other source of their own visuals that they want shown. If they've specified a projector on their rider there's probably a good reason for it!