But, as with anything else, some companies are just trying to make an extra buck, and in doing so, are offering you the wrong advice and services. Let me explain to you the differences with up lighting.
-There are two different types of up lighting, conventional and LED. Conventional pars are probably the most popular option because they are cheaper than LED's.
-Conventional pars are small and put out a solid wash on the wall. LED’s tend to be a little bigger and put out a narrower “column” effect on the wall.
-Conventional pars stay the same the color the whole night, while LED’s can change colors throughout the night.
-We DO NOT suggest LED’s and here is why. Unless you have a very specific set of looks or designs that you are going for, having the walls change color can make your event look like a circus. Up lighting should be constant. It should be the base color for the rest of the room design. Going from pink, to purple to green and so on, can make the room look busy and can also frustrate your guests.
-LED’s aren’t as good as Conventional Pars at reproducing colors. Because they add red, green and blue to make up the other colors, they tend to be very inconsistent and not always true.
-“Ability to change colors” means someone has to program the lighting (sometimes called intelligent lighting). If you don’t have a programmer at your event, then LED’s are truly a waste of money. The programmer is going to design the room and then cue up those designs at the right time. I see many companies offering intelligent lighting, but then don’t send a programmer (or at least at good programmer) to the event.
-Dimming! Always use a dimmer. There is nothing worse then having this incredible lighting design and then when the dancing or presentations start, you can’t make the room darker. Unplugging the lighting is not an option.
-We always suggest conventional because the colors are much more vibrant, the fixtures make a smaller footprint and it is much cheaper.
All in all, when its time to talk lighting, make sure you are dealing with a company who is going to think about everything and knows the technology that is best for you! Sometimes the trusty, older fixture is the better way to go.
-Conventional pars stay the same the color the whole night, while LED’s can change colors throughout the night.
-We DO NOT suggest LED’s and here is why. Unless you have a very specific set of looks or designs that you are going for, having the walls change color can make your event look like a circus. Up lighting should be constant. It should be the base color for the rest of the room design. Going from pink, to purple to green and so on, can make the room look busy and can also frustrate your guests.
-LED’s aren’t as good as Conventional Pars at reproducing colors. Because they add red, green and blue to make up the other colors, they tend to be very inconsistent and not always true.
-“Ability to change colors” means someone has to program the lighting (sometimes called intelligent lighting). If you don’t have a programmer at your event, then LED’s are truly a waste of money. The programmer is going to design the room and then cue up those designs at the right time. I see many companies offering intelligent lighting, but then don’t send a programmer (or at least at good programmer) to the event.
-Dimming! Always use a dimmer. There is nothing worse then having this incredible lighting design and then when the dancing or presentations start, you can’t make the room darker. Unplugging the lighting is not an option.
-We always suggest conventional because the colors are much more vibrant, the fixtures make a smaller footprint and it is much cheaper.
All in all, when its time to talk lighting, make sure you are dealing with a company who is going to think about everything and knows the technology that is best for you! Sometimes the trusty, older fixture is the better way to go.
-Jason
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