In the recent years, disc jockeys (DJs) have begun adding store-bought, basic lighting to their inventory and calling it “uplighting”. A few DJs go as far as to offer monograms or pinspots. Their fees are similar to professional lighting companies, like Maryland Productions, so what is the difference?
Your DJ is not a qualified lighting designer. Many clients do not know the value of a qualified lighting designer until they’ve experienced what lighting rentals can be like without one. At Maryland Productions, our clients are assigned a dedicated & complementary lighting designer who walks them through the design process.
What does this mean? Maryland Productions employs experienced and qualified lighting designers who design events on a daily basis unlike most DJs.
No DJ owns our exclusive lighting control system, which offers more then 149 million color options for uplighting not to mention all the lighting can be battery powered and wireless. As you may have already read on our site, Maryland Productions offers a wide variety of color options for uplighting, color room washing, stage lighting, and overall illumination. You can literally choose any color in the color wheel for your event. Maryland Production’s clients have access to our showroom of LED Lighting options, color matching applications, and one-on-one design sessions with their Maryland Productions lighting designer. Last, but not least, Maryland Production’s color fixtures cover 5 times (5X) the wall space than most DJ’s uplighting. How? Maryland Productions manufactures our own fixtures and we choose to install 5X+ stronger LED bulbs than normal uplighting/wall washing equipment. Other DJ’s and lighting companies are providing uplighting products at less then 3Watts per LED, we are offer our Uplighting fixtures at 15-18Watts per LED. This means the colors are better, and brighter. Our LEDS also allow something new unlike many others which is they offer full RED, Green, Blue, Amber, White and Ultra Violet so our color mixing can match anything!
What does this mean? You can have more color options and save $$$ by reserving Maryland Productions instead of a DJ for your event lighting needs.
Renting a monogram projection? Our designers use mathematical equations to calculate what size barrel lens should be on the end of your projector, so you monogram is focused and fits the specific space you’ve chosen for it. Many DJs only own 1 barrel, therefore, they do not know how it will work out in your event. We have also taken this a step further to offer full LED projectors and Video Monograms that can be fully animated and projected just like a traditional metal gobo. This opens the door to be able to change the monogram throughout the night and give your guest a visual surprise.
What does this mean? When you rent a monogram projection from a DJ, you take a risk.
DJs do not own speciality lighting tools like hanging equipment, pattern stencil catalogs, or outdoor lighting equipment. This is a very important fact when you have plans to utilize pinspotting, patterns, chandeliers, or outdoor lighting solutions. For example: With pinspotting, your DJ may only carry a tripod stand (does not look good in photos!) for clamping your pinspot above a cake or floral centerpiece while Maryland Productions carries several different ways to secure a pinspot without a tripod, with the latest being magnets. We can design a way to “hide” pinspots from your guests, as most DJs cannot guarantee this. While Maryland Production’s clients are provided with an on-site design team to setup all of their rented lighting, most DJs do not offer this service.
What does this mean? When you rent lighting from your DJ, you will have limited lighting design options.
DJs do not carry liability insurance that specifically covers lighting design equipment and services. Yes, your DJ may be insured – but in what way? DJs offer uplighting and other lighting services as an add-on to their DJ packages, but do not carry lighting-specific liability insurance to additionally insure their clients, the venue or even the guests. At Maryland Productions, each and every event is additionally insured once you establish a rental agreement for your lighting. Although Maryland Productions uses eco-friendly, energy-efficient lighting that is safe for children & decor, we still choose to insure that your event planning is worry-free.
What does this mean? When you rent lighting from your DJ, normally you are liable for any lighting damage to your facility in the case that he makes a serious error.
