a podcast by 2 djs

turned lighting nerds

DJs on a mission to end bad dj lighting

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DJs on a mission to end bad dj lighting 〰️

Lights at Full

This podcast is what happens when two working DJs admit out loud that most DJ lighting is a crime scene. We love music, we love events, and we really love when lighting actually helps instead of looking like a carnival ride had a meltdown.

This podcast is for wedding DJs trying to level up, club DJs doing mobile gigs, and anyone who has ever been handed a pile of fixtures and told, just make it look cool. We break down real design ideas you can use with the gear you already own, show you how to stop repeating the same bad habits, and help your events feel intentional instead of like random button mashing with fog.

Hosted by Brian and Brent, long-time DJs and production nerds with roots in SoundSwitch and Chauvet DJ, the show mixes practical education with slightly unhinged lighting therapy. Expect honest gear talk without the brand fluff, real stories from the field, and our ongoing mission to stop DJs from pointing lasers at grandma. We will be mixing in interviews, hot takes, and the occasional listener lighting disaster for group therapy.

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Travel Destination Lighting | EP 5 Lights at Full
Travel Destination Lighting | EP 5 Lights at Full

Brian and Brent sit down with Loren Miller, a boutique event lighting designer, to talk about what separates good lighting from forgettable lighting. The episode covers how to educate clients on lighting value, how to adapt to client requests without compromising the work, and how to direct and shape light for both the room and the camera.

Brian and Brent sit down with Loren Miller, a boutique event lighting designer, to talk about what separates good lighting from forgettable lighting. Loren shares his background and how he thinks about light as a design tool, not just a vendor service. The conversation covers the challenge of selling lighting quality to clients who don't know what they're missing, how to adapt when a client pushes back, and what it actually takes to shape and direct light well. They also get into lighting for photography, the tools and accessories worth knowing, and how good lighting decisions affect the way a whole event feels.

Your Uplighting Game... SUCKS! | EP 4 Lights At Full The Podcast
Your Uplighting Game... SUCKS! | EP 4 Lights At Full The Podcast

Brian and Brent break down uplighting done right: why most up lights miss the mark, how to use them for ambiance, and what good placement actually looks like. Plus color theory, channel separation, and how to charge based on room size.

Brian and Brent get into the details of uplighting done right. The episode covers why most up lights fail the guest experience, how to use them for ambiance rather than dance floor effects, and what symmetry and placement actually look like in practice. They also dig into color theory, complementary color choices, color temperature, and tools like OptiSculpt and kickstands. Plus: how to charge for up lights based on room size, when to highlight architectural features, and why separating your channels matters.

Takeaways

  • Use different channels for up lights to avoid obnoxious lighting chases

  • Up lights are for ambiance, not dance floor lighting

  • Symmetry and balance in uplight placement

  • Charging for up lights based on room size and coverage

  • Highlighting main entrances and architectural features with up lights

  • Color theory

  • Lighting techniques

Chapters

00:00 The Problem with Up Lights

07:07 Optimizing Up Light Placement

18:01 Highlighting Architectural Features

25:57 Understanding Color Theory and Lighting Impact

36:47 Optimizing Uplights with OptiSculpt and Kickstands

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Essential Lighting Toolkit | EP 3
Essential Lighting Toolkit | EP 3

The podcast episode discusses essential lighting for DJs and event professionals, emphasizing the importance of starting with basic lighting equipment. I

The podcast episode discusses essential lighting for DJs and event professionals, emphasizing the importance of starting with basic lighting equipment. It covers the role of wash lights, PAR cans, moving wash lights, and moving headlights, highlighting their flexibility and essentiality in lighting setups. The episode also delves into Brian's essential lighting kit, showcasing the practical use of up lights, wash lights, and pin spots in event lighting. The conversation delves into the essential lighting fixtures for DJs, the impact of lighting choices, and the creative use of lighting for events. It explores the significance of warm pin lights, the popularity of pixel tubes, and the emergence of eye candy fixtures in the lighting industry. The discussion also highlights the creative and strategic use of lighting to enhance event experiences.

Takeaways

  • Essential lighting for DJs and event professionals

  • The importance of starting with basic lighting equipment

  • Eye candy fixtures for lighting

  • Creative use of lighting for events