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If you've ever been to a company Christmas party where there's lots of money to spend, you've seen the power of lighting at its finest. Strobes, spotlights, special effects - they all come together for a night of wonder and excitement. Utilizing all the different types of lighting applications really is the best way to transform a meeting or gala into an exciting, elegant environment. The best lighting designers will take the clients dream and create an elaborate system using a large assortment of highly technical lighting fixtures. So, what are lighting steps you need to take to ensure a successful Corporate or Special event? Surveying the Event/CompanySome points to consider: What type of function is it — general session, awards dinner, gala, wedding? What is the facility — convention center, hotel ballroom, church, temple, tent? How many guests are attending? Will they be eating, and is it sit-down or buffet? What size are the tables? What are the room dimensions, and are there chandeliers that alter the ceiling height? Is there a theme, and what are the colors being used? Will there be a throng of partiers dancing the night away? How long is the event? These are all important questions to ask and get answered before you can effectively plan the lighting set up. In addition, you'll want to consider some of the other important event questions: Will there be entertainment or a keynote speaker? What are their lighting requirements? What is the size of the stage? Will guest speakers do their thing on stage with a podium or on the dance floor? Who are the hotel's convention services manager, engineer and house electrician? Are there rigging points, and do we have to use hotel riggers? If the facility does not have sufficient power, can we bring a generator in? Once we have gathered all the facts, it's time to develop a room layout. Lighting Specific Places in the RoomOf course, you'll want to figure out how to light the entire room first, so that guests can see each other during happy hour or during times when dancers have taken a break or the speaking has stopped. The room shouldn't be too dark, but it shouldn’t be lit 100% by house lighting either. Here's a secret: Use a Coemar I Cyc 250 in 100 percent magenta: Women look beautiful in their gowns, guys look handsome, the food looks delicious and the room is bathed in a warm, comfortable glow. Lekos, par cans (38's and 56's) and pin spots are used to light centerpieces, floral arrangements, and buffets. Ready for another good idea? Try using a wash of one color on the walls with another color on the ceilings. For a bonus, use an ETC Source Four fixture to project a theme-oriented pattern on the walls. You can also use an ETC Source Fours for lighting the entertainers. Try using intelligent lights to wash performers from above, from stage right and left, and from behind. Following these steps will ensure successful lighting for any Corporate or special event!About Angstrom Lighting Angstrom Lighting offers the best stage lighting, theater or theatrical lighting, concert lighting, dj lighting, video lighting, party lighting, event lighting and lighting rental fixtures, lighting supplies, lighting equipment, lighting design and lighting education in the industry. Angstrom Lighting is located in Hollywood, California; additional information can be found at http://www.angstromlighting.com Click Here to see Additional Angstrom Lighting Articles Click
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