Daniel Connell
Lighting Staples v.s. Gimmicks
With so many fixtures available in today’s market, it can be difficult to determine if every fixture is a “Staple” or a “Gimmick” in a lighting setup. Daniel and the DC Pro team talk through some of their "Staples" in a lighting rig, and a few “Gimmicks” to avoid depending on your scenario. They also discuss where to spend your ministry dollars on light fixtures in general.
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Do We Need Chain Motors?
A lot of churches today are moving to chain motors to raise and lower their lighting and truss rigs. Daniel and the DC Pro team talk through what a chain motor is, why they’re useful, and also talk about if your church needs them or not.
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Rigging with Truss, Pipe, and UniStrut
Rigging of any kind can be very intimidating for most people, which is a good thing! Rigging can be very dangerous, and it’s best to ask an expert before attempting something you’re uncomfortable with. Daniel and the DC Pro team talk through some of the risks involved with rigging, as well as some practical tips for when you’re ready to take that next step in rigging.
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Color Mixing Fixtures
Color mixing fixtures are very common in most churches these days, but the technology inside of them varies greatly depending on price and age! The DC Pro team talk through differences in modern color mixing lights in general, and talk about what to spend your money on and why.
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How to Pick the Right Fixture
How do I pick the right light fixture for my church’s space? Daniel and the DC Pro team give some pointers and some basic guidelines for choosing a fixture for your space.
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Why Use Haze?
Why do we use haze? Is It to look cool, or is there a greater purpose? Daniel and the DC Pro team discuss their thoughts on why we use haze.