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I have spent a handful of hours researching the perfect DJ monogram gobo setup, but I seem to be hitting a wall. I would like a versatil one that does constant auto image rotation, a good throw, is bright, and is not a million dollars. It is mostly for weddings, but I am hoping for a versatile setup.

So far, I am thinking this one with a few different lens kits:

https://www.gobosource.com/gos/gobosource-spot-led40de-exterior-gobo-projector-p-3358.html

It is more than I hoped to sped though. Also, about how much do you charge for a custom monogram?

Any ideas?

Thanks!!

Chris
 
geposted Mon 15 Jun 15 @ 10:33 pm
Honestly, have you thought about using a projector instead?
 
Like a standard video projector? Not sure how that would work, but I know that I don't want the monogram to look like a square image.

Do you see no advantage to a gobo projector?

Thanks!

Chris
 
I use the Gobo Zoom LED 2.0 by Chauvet.
 
The Magic.DJ wrote :
I use the Gobo Zoom LED 2.0 by Chauvet.



Have you used anything else to compare? How do you like the Zoom? Are your brides happy with it? Does it rotate the image? Do you use an inkjet to make the gobo? (Sorry so many questions.)

Chris
 
 
Actually using a decent projector is a lot more versatile than your average gobo unit, for a start you won't get a "square" if using a black background, the monograms/effects are quick, easy and simple to apply and your not stuck to a few colours either. Here's a couple of ideas...







 
tayla wrote :
Actually using a decent projector is a lot more versatile than your average gobo unit, for a start you won't get a "square" if using a black background, the monograms/effects are quick, easy and simple to apply and your not stuck to a few colours either. Here's a couple of ideas...


Great examples.

gmedia wrote :
Do you see no advantage to a gobo projector?


While you can set up a gobo quick, that's all it does. Plus you have to get a gobo made for each event.

A projector will allow you to get very creative with your projections. You could slideshow a few monograms, transition between them, impose them in a picture slideshow or video. Since your already running a projector, adding in pictures or video right then, from the night of the event.... There are so many things you can do.

A BenQ projector, for example, is not that much more of an investment for the amount of things you can do with it compared to a gobo.
 
+1 on the video projector
 
What do/would you charge in USD typically for a monogram?

If we used a projector, what program would we use to rotate/animate the image?

How many lumens and what contrast ratio has been good for you? If you have a setup now, do you wish it were a little brighter? What would be the ideal specs you think?

Chris
 
See my last post, but I think I'm heavily leaning toward a projector now. What do you think of these two projectors? They are both 1080p Native, both have a 10,000:1 contrast ratio or better, and have a USB port. The only real difference is that one is 3000 lumens and the other is 4000 lumens.

BenQ MH630 ($600)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MOCT3NW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3CAXFMEOSMBI2&coliid=ISIMVPNQOU5AG

Verses

BenQ SH915 ($1100)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J238RK6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3CAXFMEOSMBI2&coliid=I1WXQPDPRHO51


Chris
 
I think that the one with 4000 lumens you'll see even in bright daylight, I'm not sure but I think that a lumen is like 1candlepower, so you can imagine the difference between
3000(let's say horsepower) and 4000hp in the same vehicle. It makes a huge difference, if you know what I mean.
ray
 
raypitman wrote :
I think that the one with 4000 lumens you'll see even in bright daylight, I'm not sure but I think that a lumen is like 1candlepower, so you can imagine the difference between
3000(let's say horsepower) and 4000hp in the same vehicle. It makes a huge difference, if you know what I mean.
ray


I am familiar. Thank you for the reply! Do you think it is worth the $500 extra cost? You think client's will be more satisfied or that we'll be able to do that much more with the projector?

Anyone else is welcome to chime in as well. I really appreciate all of the help!

Chris
 
If the budget is tight then 3000 lumens will work well in most environments. But if you got the scratch for the 4000 lumens unit pick it up, you can't go wrong having the extra brightness.
 
The specs I look for Projectors...

1. ShortThrow
2. The Lumens

My chime :)
 
938MyDJ wrote :
The specs I look for Projectors...

1. ShortThrow
2. The Lumens

My chime :)


I was thinking short throw, but wasn't sure it would project a manageable size of image. I was thinking it would be dinosaur size on a dance floor from 20 ft.

No??

This was another I had on my list. Only difference to the $600 one above is that it is Short Throw and just a bit more contrast.

BenQ MX620ST
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FWURBIM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3CAXFMEOSMBI2&coliid=I39GT82DM1RDO

Chris
 
I thought you were on a budget. Get one of these. I was working as the DJ for Alan Keith Entertainment, and he had three here, and used one for the gobo. It had to be 60 feet away or more, and the lights were on.
Plus it will do plenty of other stuff.
 
I was surprised by the small response, but I appreciate those who did chime in so far. Please continue to do so for the rest of the community.

The Chauvet Intimidator Spot 355Z looks pretty slick and would be a nice piece to have for sure! I think we'll have to get a few after a few more bookings, but for now, we decided on the Optima EH415ST. I tried hard to get a projector with 4000 lumens or better in Short Throw, but apparently there is a threshold there as far as price. It jumped to $5000.

The Optima EH415ST has 3500 lumens, is 1080p native, is Short Throw, and has a USB port. All this for about $1,100 USD.
http://www.fullcompass.com/product/488079.html

For now, it seems more versatile. It is a set-it-and-forget-it sort of setup that we could even rent to clients we are not DJing for. I don't think we would ever want to let a client mess with the Intimidator.

As far as the image being as big as a dinosaur, I forgot that we can always shrink the image file down to whatever size we want. It seems that the projector gives a lot of control. I think the issue may be professional mounting options.

Thank you for the help everyone! I'll keep you posed with what I find.

Chris
 
I wanted to give and update...

We sent the Optima back. The USB on it is ONLY for powering a device, and NOT for a slideshow or images. Also, I don't think I recommend a short-throw unless you plan to place the projector on a table close to a wall and be done. We found great advice on www.projectorgram.com. (We don't know them personally or work for them :) )

They have many pre-built mono/projectorgram designs you can buy (https://projectorgram.com/designs) and a new mount they just released especially for monograms. (https://projectorgram.com/product/projector-mount/)

We purchased the projector they recommended (BenQ MW769). It is not 1080p, but it is 4200 Lumens, 10K:1 Contrast Ratio, and USB-A. You can really only do JPG images. If you load a few different sizes and angles of your monogram, you will have a lot of play. It also has very easy vertical and horizontal adjustments as well as a zoom (will make the monogram bigger and smaller). Has worked out great!

Those are my thoughts so far :) It has been a good upsell for our events.

Chris
 
gmedia wrote :
I wanted to give and update...

We sent the Optima back. The USB on it is ONLY for powering a device, and NOT for a slideshow or images.


Do you use VDJ ?
If so, you should know that the slideshow is a built in feature that can show pictures etc..
And with Tellymedia and Tellyvisuals you could show both pictures and videos.
Just connect the computer (with vdj) to the projector and you are ready to perform.
 
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