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7 Reasons To Love LED Film Lighting

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LED lights are becoming increasingly popular within the film industry, and their ease of use, affordability and availability mean that this trend is set to continue for many years to come.

LED lights have many benefits over and above the usual traditional incandescent, fluorescent and halogen options, and as specialists in providing first-class lighting services in Florida, we are fully aware of just how useful LEDs can be.

Here are just 7 reasons why we love using LED’s to offer our clients awesome lighting solutions.

  1. They are super energy efficient

LED lights use about 50 percent less electricity than traditional incandescent, fluorescent and halogen bulbs do.  This, in turn, makes them far more energy efficient, and cheaper to run.  LEDs also aim light in a specific direction unlike conventional bulbs, which emit light in all directions.  This unique capability to direct light in one direction helps to also reduce the risk of wasted light and energy.  This directional lighting capability reduces wasted light and energy.

  1. They last way longer

LEDs don’t “burn out” or fail like incandescent bulbs do. Instead, they start to dim over time. Quality LEDs have an expected lifespan of 30,000–50,000 hours or even longer, depending on the quality of the lamp or fixture, whereas a typical incandescent bulb lasts only about 1,000 hours.  A longer life means less need to replace them, saving you both time and money in the long run.

  1. They keep their cool

With less than 10 percent of the power used by incandescent lamps being converted to visible light, the leftover energy makes them very hot to use and touch. Such excessive heat and ultraviolet radiation (UV) presents a burn hazard to people and materials, especially on hot, close-knit film sets and in studio.  LEDs emit virtually no IR or UV meaning that they remain cool and present virtually no risk of overheating.

  1. They offer instant light

Many traditional light sources can take up to 3 minutes to provide full brightness.  LED lights, however, come on at 100-percent brightness almost instantly, meaning you can get filming right away without having to wait.  This also makes them an excellent choice for large sets or spaces, like sports fields, that need to flood with light very quickly.

  1. They are really tough

Because there are no filaments or glass enclosure to worry about, LED lights are resistant to breakages and mostly immune to vibrations, falls and other impacts.  Because they are mounted on a circuit board and connected with soldered leads, they are not completely unbreakable, but they certainly are a whole lot tougher than regular light bulbs are.

  1. They can be easily controlled

Some lighting systems are really difficult to control.  LEDs, however, can act as semiconductor devices making them incredibly easy to control. Some LEDs can even be dimmed to 10 percent of light output while most fluorescent lights only reach about 30 percent of full brightness. LEDs also offer continuous, opposed to step-level, dimming (where the shift from the 100-to-10-percent light output is smooth and seamless, not tiered).

  1. They offer amazing color capabilities

Modern LED lights can offer beautiful variations in color and brightness that can completely change the way your audience see the subject.  Choose from extra warm white 2700K, warm white 3000K or cool white 4000K for subtle differences in standard white light, and just about a gazillion different colors if you need something different.

LED Lighting from Frank Gatto & Sons

We offer amazing film and TV lighting solutions across Florida and beyond.  Speak to us today at (561) 368-0101 to find out more.

Frank Gatto & Associates, Inc. are specialists in lighting for television events of all kinds.  If you have an event that needs expert lighting, please call us today to see how we can help.

Phone: 561-368-0101

Email: frank@frankgattolighting.com 

We can be found on Social Media at the following links.

            

Lighting Always Makes A Difference

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Lighting is used in a wide variety of different ways to enhance or change the way we see the action in front of our eyes or the landscapes that surround us.  Here at Frank Gatto Lighting, we know exactly which lighting works best for live events and how to use it effectively to create awesome looking television.  Because we are experts in our field, we also appreciate that there are many different applications for first-class lighting all around us.

On Stage

Any stage production will need great looking lighting to ensure that the audience never misses a moment of the action happening in front of them. Great stage lighting can draw the eye of the audience exactly where you want it to be, as well as helping to set the mood or emphasize particular pieces of the play.

Stage lighting is also used to work alongside audio effects, like a flash of lightning during the audio of a thunderstorm for example, and different colored lights can be used to enhance emotional aspects of any performance.

In the Studio

Carefully planned studio lighting is vital for producing high-quality footage.  Most of the lighting techniques used in a studio setting are based on the standard 3-point lighting arrangement that uses a key light, a fill light, and a backlight.  This type of set up offers the most effective studio lighting and is an excellent starting point for creating special effects. Spotlights are also useful in a studio setting and can be utilized to add drama to a scene or highlight a person talking or draw the viewers eye to a particular part of a scene.

In landscaping

It’s not just action and drama on stage and TV that can captivate an audience, as enticing design and beautiful surroundings are also enhanced by the use of great lighting.  Nowhere is this more evident than in the landscaping of outdoor spaces.  Lighting designers add depth and interest to landscaped areas with the clever use of high-quality lighting, strategically placed to maximize the overall aesthetic of the landscape design.  From streets scenes and public spaces to golf courses and private clubs, landscape design works so much better with well-planned lighting.

In photography

Lighting is a key element in the creation of high-quality photographic images.  Not only does it determine the contrast between the bright and darker areas of an image, but also the tone, the mood and the atmosphere of the piece.  Different types of photographs demand different types of lighting, and depending on the subject you are shooting, you will usually need special lighting to take good pictures.

For truly awesome images it is necessary to control and manipulate light correctly in order to get the best texture, vibrancy of color and luminosity on your subjects. By distributing shadow and highlights accurately, you can always create professional looking photographs.

Professional Event Lighting from Frank Gatto & Associates

If you would like advice and assistance with the lighting for your next live event, speak to our experts today at (561) 368-0101.

Frank Gatto & Associates, Inc. are specialists in lighting for television events of all kinds.  If you have an event that needs expert lighting, please call us today to see how we can help.

Phone: 561-368-0101

Email: frank@frankgattolighting.com 

We can be found on Social Media at the following links.

            

Starting A Career in Lighting

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If you want to begin a career in lighting, you should consider becoming a Lighting Technician.  As a lighting tech, you will be called upon to work in the lighting department on a film, stage production or television broadcast. You will work alongside the lighting designer to ensure that their vision is brought to life by the correct positioning of the lighting equipment and the programming of the lighting system.

Your day to day duties will vary dramatically depending on exactly what you are working on, but they could include anything from interpreting the lighting plot, to ordering more light bulbs. You will also be required to work alongside other members of the backstage or production crew, so you will need to have good communication skills and be a team player.

To become a lighting technician, you may consider getting a degree or working your way up from an entry-level position, gaining skills in lighting on the job. You can find lighting technician jobs at concert venues, theater, film studios, and in television broadcast production companies. Lighting technicians also manage the lighting needs for special events, such as speeches, outdoor concerts, and large receptions. In any lighting tech role, you need to know the fundamentals of electricity and design concepts.

The Hands-On Route

There are different ways to become a lighting technician, and however you get there you will need to be dedicated to providing first-class lighting solutions, as well as being prepared to work unsociable hours on productions and be available at a moment’s notice.

One of the most common ways to move into the lighting industry without direct training is to utilize your skills and experience as an electrician and diversify into specializing in theatre or set lighting. You could also take a lighting technician course or apprenticeship.

It is also helpful if you have some experience of working in theaters or live music venues too.  While at university or college, you could try working on a student film project or join dramatic companies or drama societies, as gaining an understanding of lighting for the stage will give you a good grounding in the technical aspects of the job.

The Degree Qualification Route

Alternatively, you could study to obtain a degree in theatrical production arts or similar.  These types of courses will teach you more about programming lighting, the use of new technology and how to operate sophisticated lighting tools, as well as offering an introduction to architectural and theatrical lighting design.

As a lighting technician, you will need to not only understand how lighting works, but also be able to demonstrate high-level technical and creative skills in order to follow instructions that ensure the desired production lighting is achieved.  These skills will also be worked on when you undertake a course that is designed specifically for individuals who want to work on lighting within the creative industry, as opposed to within the residential or commercial sector.

Could You Be A Lighting Technician?

As a lighting tech you will get to work on some super cool stage and television events, including live studio records, music concerts, and even world-class sporting events, but you will need to be flexible and when and where you work and be able to work long hours in a physically demanding job.

First Class Lighting from Frank Gatto & Associates

With over 30 years of experience within the lighting industry, Frank and his team have all worked hard to be some of the very best in the business today.  Call the team at (561) 368-0101 to find out more about their leading lighting solutions here in Florida.

Frank Gatto & Associates, Inc. are specialists in lighting for television events of all kinds.  If you have an event that needs expert lighting, please call us today to see how we can help.

Phone: 561-368-0101

Email: frank@frankgattolighting.com 

We can be found on Social Media at the following links.

            

Spotlight on Outdoor Lighting

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Here at Frank Gatto & Associates, we are often called upon to light up outdoor filming, concerts and sporting events to make sure that they look absolutely awesome at all times. 

With over 30 years’ experience in the lighting industry, we know tons of stuff about how best to light up an outdoor scene, but in this week’s blog, we thought we would share some of the basics with you.

Sunlight is the best light

Sunlight is the most beautiful light on earth, and if you can harness its beauty to its full potential you won’t need any other light to make your production look ace.  But to ensure that you get the most from that big ball in the sun you need to be able to control where or when it will shine, and how it will affect the overall look of your production. 

Understanding the Principles of Outdoor Light

At its brightest, the sun can shed more than 10 times the light of one typical indoor instrument. The downside to this is that when it shines brightly, it also casts very dark shadows.  The difference between these light and dark areas is commonly called the contrast ratio, or contrast range.   Our eyes can compensate for the high contrast range of a bright day, but cameras often don’t cope so well and need a much lower range to be able to capture detail accurately.

The goal of outdoor lighting design is to lower the contrast range without damag­ing the natural look of the subjects and the outdoor setting. As we already mentioned, the very best outdoor light source is the sun, but the light it gives off needs to be diffused or redirected to point the light in the right direction and alter the way in which it illuminates the subject.

Reflect the Light

Learning to use reflectors is easy as light bounces in predictable angles, meaning you can move reflectors around to help redirect the light.  When you are working outside, portable, lightweight, collapsible reflectors are available in a range of sizes and colors that will reflect the sunlight back upon the subject and reduce the shadow.

Reflectors only really vary in terms of their size, how much area their reflection covers and the color of the light they reflect.  All of this will be determined by the size and style of the reflector. Mirrored surfaces reflect the most light over a small area, while white surfaces usually cover larger areas, but with less light. Some reflectors have a gold foil sur­face that is used to bounce the light with a warm, rich quality that really flatters skin tones, making these a favorite with actors on location.

Diffuse The light

Diffusers are used to filter beams of sunlight and just like reflectors they are easy to use to help harness the light from the sun. Diffusing sunlight is an effective technique that removes shadows and reducing contrast. It does an excellent job of brightening dark areas while retaining much of the outline and contour.

A diffuser can be made from a wide variety of materials, but it is the porosity of the same that determines how much light passes through.  The diffuser will need to be suspended or positioned between the subject and the sun, and its positioning will dictate how the shadows fall and where.

Outdoor and Location Lighting from Frank Gatto & Associates

If you have outdoor lighting requirements, we are on hand to offer professional, practical and awesome lighting wherever you need it.  Call us today at (561) 368-0101 to find out more about our first-class lighting solutions.

Frank Gatto & Associates, Inc. are specialists in lighting for television events of all kinds.  If you have an event that needs expert lighting, please call us today to see how we can help.

Phone: 561-368-0101

Email: frank@frankgattolighting.com 

We can be found on Social Media at the following links.

            

What Can Make or Break A Live Event?

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Planning a live event can feel like a thankless task.  All that behind the scenes planning can take months to come to fruition, even though the event itself will be over in just a matter of hours.  Putting on a live event that really packs a punch means that you need to be prepared for anything that could happen on the night.  From badly behaved performers to equipment failure and so much more, you need to be ready to react at a moments notice.

While you can’t prepare for everything, there are some certainties that must be considered during the planning phase.  Following these top tips to ensure that your live event is the best ever.

  1. Test Your Audio Equipment BEFORE the Event

Running live audio is a particular skill set that should almost always be left to the professionals.  If you are planning a live show, you need to know that your audience can enjoy crystal clear audio all night long.

Whether you are using the equipment and sound engineers provided by the venue or hiring your own from an external company, you need to be 10o% sure it will sound absolutely awesome when your audience arrives.

Sound checks are vital for every speaker, performer and even background music, so anyone performing on your stage will need to have their levels set and recorded before the big day.

A good audio technician will be able to make some adjustments to the sound quality during the event itself but limit the possibility for potential problems by ensuring that all equipment is tested and working, and levels are planned before the audience arrives.

  1. Choose your playlist well in advance

Playing the wrong kind of music between bands, or even all night long can really kill the mood.  If you have a DJ booked, to ensure that your guests are able to dance the night away, he or she will need to be given a specific idea of the right type of music for your audience. A great DJ will be able to pick up physical cues from your guests – even if they are not throwing shapes on the dance floor.  Toe-tapping and head nodding are precursors to them getting up and strutting their stuff, so your DJ needs to keep his eye on the ball.  Providing a prepped playlist that doesn’t do the job on the day is also a no-no.  Whoever is provided the music needs to be flexible enough to make changes if the audience isn’t biting.

  1. Light it up

Lighting is one of the most important elements of any live performance or event. Without it, your venue will look dull and disinteresting, and the mood will feel flat.  From the lighting you use to welcome your guests, to the flashes of color and light that illuminate the stage, every part of the event is made more exciting with a finely crafted lighting display.

A professional lighting company will be able to enhance the mood and add excitement to any event, using a series of pre-programmed lighting effects.  From lights that dance to the music, to dark spots that ramp up the anticipation, failing to provide a professional light show will have a huge impact on audience enjoyment.

Professional Live Event Lighting from Frank Gatto & Associates

Meet and exceed the expectations of your audience with a professional light show from the experts at Frank Gatto. Call us today at 561-368-0101 to find out more.

Frank Gatto & Associates, Inc. are specialists in lighting for television events of all kinds.  If you have an event that needs expert lighting, please call us today to see how we can help.

Phone: 561-368-0101

Email: frank@frankgattolighting.com 

We can be found on Social Media at the following links.

            

Keeping Your Event Stress Free

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If you have been tasked with planning a live event, fundraising evening or corporate occasion, you may already be feeling under pressure.  With so much to organize to ensure that everything runs smoothly, it can feel like the weight of expectation is resting heavy on your shoulders.

Seamless event planning is never without its ups and downs, but by putting tried and tested plans into place before the big day, you should be able to manage every aspect of the occasion perfectly.  The venue you choose, the food your order, the band you book, the invites you send and even the design and lighting of the site on the day are all individual components of the perfect occasion.

Take a deep breath, grab your laptop and start to work through this list of the 7 best ways to keep your event stress free, to see you succeed at this, your biggest challenge yet.

  1. Define your end game

Before you can begin your journey to create an epic event, you need to have a starting point. Are you putting on an event to entertain, to raise money, to reward hard-working employees or even just to bring people together to have a good time?  Knowing what you want the evening to achieve from the outset, makes it far easier to figure out how to make it happen.

  1. Think about the type of event that best suits your needs

A glamorous black-tie occasion will work well as a fundraiser but may be completely off the mark for a more laid-back affair.  A live band in an intimate setting will be great for a party to celebrate the season but will be too informal for a corporate event.  Think of your guest list and your end game, before deciding which type of event will work best.

  1. Set a budget

Knowing how much you can afford to spend makes all the difference.  Grand ideas are great, but if your budget is more bar snacks than a champagne reception, you and your guests will be woefully disappointed.  Work out how much you have in the kitty to spend on your venue, your entertainment and your catering in the first instance.

  1. Find a venue

Whether you are entertaining 100’s of guests or just a handful, you need to find a venue that suits.  Upscale hotels, clubhouses and restaurants bring kudos, whereas outdoor spaces, empty gymnasiums and even sports venues may not be as glamorous on the face of it but may buy you more floor space for less dollar.

  1. Design your theme

A theme is an easy way to seamlessly bring together all the components of your evening.  Whether you choose something classic like a Black and White ball that attendees can easily get on board with, or something more complex, a theme adds interest to your evening. You should incorporate the design into every aspect of the event, including table decorations and interiors.

  1. Book your entertainment

If you are having a live covers band, a refined quartet or even a 100-strong gospel choir make sure they have enough room to work with.  If there is no stage at your venue, you can hire one in.  Also, be sure to check the audio system at the venue before they arrive.  If the one supplied is not up to the job, you can hire AV equipment for the night.

  1. Light it up

One of the easiest and most effective ways to transform a venue from mainstream to magnificent is with the addition of professional lighting.  A lighting company will be able to add awesome effects simply by lighting up the venue itself, as well as the stage area.  If you want it to be really impressive you could even ask for your logo, or company name to be projected onto walls or ceilings to ensure that none of your guests forget why they are really there.

Professional Event Lighting from Frank Gatto & Associates

We can supply you with the right lighting for your event – whatever the occasion.  Speak to us today at 561-368-0101 to find out more.

Frank Gatto & Associates, Inc. are specialists in lighting for television events of all kinds.  If you have an event that needs expert lighting, please call us today to see how we can help.

Phone: 561-368-0101

Email: frank@frankgattolighting.com 

We can be found on Social Media at the following links.

            

Frank Gatto – A Reputation for Excellence

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When you are planning your next awesome event, stage show or studio production, you need to be sure that only the best professionals are working on your team.  When it comes to your lighting, Frank Gatto and his crew have a reputation for excellence that is virtually unsurpassed.

With over 30 year’s experience of designing television and special event lighting, Frank Gatto & Associates have worked with some of the biggest names in the business, including HBO, ABC, ESPN, CBS, NBC, Fox, Showtime, Telemundo and Univision. From sports telecasts, to live shows and everything in between, the expertise and skill of Frank and his team can be seen on the set of College Gameday, NFL Countdown, World Series, Ultimate Fighting Championships and many more.

Offering the highest quality of service in the lighting industry, the team at Frank Gatto & Associates have worked nationwide and even internationally to provide lighting for large scale events.  They also regularly undertake work close to their base in Miami and are the #1 choice for lighting events in the Caribbean and into South America.

Excellence Across All Disciplines

While Frank Gatto may be a big name in the lighting world, he ensures that everyone who works for and with him is versed in the same high standards of service as he is. From Lighting Directors to stagehands, every member of the team at are seasoned professionals, who can transform any kind of event or production using seamless, professional lighting techniques.

With so many years of experience, they understand the importance of effective lighting for every kind of event, and they only use the very best lighting equipment to ensure complete success every time. As a team, they have been on hand to provide award-winning lighting in a wide variety of venues and locations including Madison Square Gardens, the Home Depot Center, Staples Center and large Sports Arenas.  They have also worked in a plethora of smaller venues including Convention Centers and Theaters, to ensure that every event is perfectly illuminated, regardless of its grandeur.

Bringing Lighting Excellence Direct to You

Being able to travel to your location or venue adds an extra dimension to the services they offer.  Their tractor trailers are able to bring their first-class lighting rigs from the east coast to the west coast of the U.S. and Canada and are all fully equipped with the most up to date lighting equipment required to make your production a success.

The crew will transport everything you need and ensure it is set-up on time and in full working order, in readiness for your event.  This hassle-free turnkey lighting service is tailor-made to suit your requirements.

Leading the way in lighting

Because lighting is their life, Frank and his team only work with the very best lighting equipment on the market.  Their ability to provide and operate cutting edge LED lighting technology makes them a leader in the televised sports lighting arena.

Choose Frank Gatto & Associates for All Your Lighting Needs

Here at Frank Gatto & Associates, we can offer free lighting evaluations for your production. We are also available for consultation on lighting jobs as well as lighting sets still in the planning and pre-production stages. Call us today at 561-368-0101 to find out more.

Frank Gatto & Associates, Inc. are specialists in lighting for television events of all kinds.  If you have an event that needs expert lighting, please call us today to see how we can help.

Phone: 561-368-0101

Email: frank@frankgattolighting.com 

We can be found on Social Media at the following links.

            

Why Communication Is Key Between Client and Lighting Director

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Hiring an experienced lighting director can bring a whole new dimension to your live show, corporate event or studio performance.  From the outset, they will bring their expertise to ensure that the lighting becomes an integral part of every performance. But, like every other member of your events team, they need to have a full understanding of what you are trying to achieve.  From the initial planning stages through to the main event, working in sync with your lighting director is key to making your event a success.

Whatever the occasion, keeping the lighting director on board at all times is crucial.  The expertise they bring to the table is worth so much more than just making sure the lighting looks good on the day.  Whether you are planning a live event, a studio production or are heading out on location, keeping your lighting director and his crew by your side will add value.  His crew will also be on hand to set up rigs, run cables and even help to ensure that your set is safe at all times.

Establish your lighting requirements

This is probably the most obvious reason to work alongside your lighting director.  He is the expert at knowing which types of lighting will work best for your event.  From spotlights to wall lights and everything in between, he knows it all.

Interpret your creative vision

Your script, your setlist or even your motivational speakers will all benefit from a full lighting plan that will enhance all aspects of their performance.  A professional lighting director will liaise with the producer and their team to understand their goal from the outset.

Creating a lighting plan

Great lighting techniques never happen by accident.  Every flash and pop of color is planned down the last second to ensure that the lighting runs in sequence with the action on stage or screen.

Assembling lights and planning locations

Again, you can’t just throw a load of lights on a stage and hope that they look awesome. Every can, rig and stand-alone needs to be mapped out to ensure that the light they create matches the atmosphere you are hoping to achieve.

Testing and safety

Lighting directors spend a long time ensuring that their crew always provide equipment that is in good working order and that can be relied upon to perform.  They will also be responsible for ensuring that everything is safe, down to tidying cables away and ensuring every switch is safe to use.

Building rigs

Large events call for a lot of lighting.  In many cases this also involves lighting being hung up high to illuminate to stage below or shine out onto the audience.  A professional lighting director will be able to plan a rig that his crew can assemble to ensure that every aspect of the action can always be seen.

Integrate with the rest of the crew

On large productions, the lighting director will have his team integrate with the rest of the crew to ensure that they are there when they are needed.

Become an integral part of the team

The lighting director will become as important as any other member of the team.  Where necessary, they will visit locations to assess the feasibility of lighting plans and work alongside the floor manager, producer and sound technicians throughout the course of the event or production.

Program light effects

Using complex and technologically advanced DMX consoles, the lighting director will be able to program entire lighting routines that will run throughout the course of the event.

Professional Lighting Direction from Frank Gatto & Associates

If you would like to work with our world-class lighting director and his team, call us today at 561-368-0101.

Frank Gatto & Associates, Inc. are specialists in lighting for television events of all kinds.  If you have an event that needs expert lighting, please call us today to see how we can help.

Phone: 561-368-0101

Email: frank@frankgattolighting.com 

We can be found on Social Media at the following links.

            

Professional Lighting Rental for On the Road Productions

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If you are taking your production out on the road, you will need to make sure that all of the equipment you use is compact enough to travel, yet still powerful enough to be effective.

When it comes to lighting for indoor or outdoor events, you can hire pretty much everything you need to ensure that your audience never misses a moment.  In order to be sure that your mobile production is always perfectly lit and absolutely awesome looking, you will need to hire the right equipment for the job

Rigging

The first thing you will need to set on your mobile stage, runway or podium will be the rigging that holds you lighting in place.  Lighting trees and pipework speaker stands are fully mobile and can be used with ease on the road.  To ensure that your lighting trees or pipes are always safe, you should add extra support by way of sandbags at the base of each tree to prevent them from tipping.

Dimming

You will need to be sure that you have enough power to operate all of your dimming packs.  Using a range of dimmer packs will allow you to have intensity control over your lights from a lighting console, allowing your lighting techs to create the affects you are looking for.

Because dimming packs run off of mains power, you will need to find out in advance where your nearest power source is.  You can then run the power to your lighting trees using extension cords, before taping them down to hold the cable secure and take the strain off the power connection.

Lights

The most important part of the whole lighting set up is, of course, the lights themselves.  When you are preparing a mobile lighting set up, you should still be able to produce professional lighting that is equally as impressive and effective as any major theatre or studio production.  Using a mixture of profiles and spotlights, fresnels, pars, floods and beam you can create magical moods and effects, no matter where you are performing.

Consoles and Cabling

Once you have hired all of the light trees, dimming packs and lighting equipment that you need to take your production on the road, you will then need to think about how you are going to control it all.  A DMX console will enable you to control the lighting, and make it dance to the music.  If you aren’t able to control the lights yourself, you can also hire a lighting technician to come on the road with you.

Professional Lighting Hire from Frank Gatto & Associates

Our experienced lighting team can provide you with everything thing you need to take your production out on the road. From cables and consoles through to complex lighting equipment and designs. We can even send our experience and highly efficient lighting technicians out on the road with you.  Call us today at 561-368-0101 to find out more.

Frank Gatto & Associates, Inc. are specialists in lighting for television events of all kinds.  If you have an event that needs expert lighting, please call us today to see how we can help.

Phone: 561-368-0101

Email: frank@frankgattolighting.com 

We can be found on Social Media at the following links.

            

Dress Your Set to Impress with LED Video Walls

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These days, everyone is looking for the next big way to impress their audience, and set their own live production or studio event apart from the competition.  LED Video Walls are an impressive way to project the action on stage, or pre-recorded videos out to huge audiences while delivering the ultimate wow factor for anyone who sees it.

What are LED Video Walls?

LED video walls are made up of a number of Direct View LED displays that work together to produce a single display.  These LED screens work so well because each of them is responsible for conducting and emitting its own light.

The “light-emitting diodes” are tiny, two-lead semiconductor light sources, that can produce and emit their own light, making them long-lasting and incredibly durable. LED lights do not run hot or burn out as they are only illuminated by the movement of electrons in a semiconductor, and not a heat producing filament.

The LEDs used in video walls are also special because the displays can achieve “true black” because each screen is coated in black resin epoxy. Shades are then inserted in between the lights to separate the illuminations and eliminate reflectance.

The Benefits of Using an LED Video Wall

If you have space and the capacity to install an LED Video wall at your live music show, outdoor event or even indoor production, they can create the most amazing effects that are always truly memorable.

Lighting

LED Video walls are designed for high levels of illumination, making them perfect for night time events. They can also be displayed beautifully in a well-lit room or on a showroom floor, creating awesome effects for your business.

They are also able to handle ambient lighting far better than LCD can, and the runs on NIT, not Lux.

Reliability

LED Video walls are highly energy efficient and the light source they use is incredibly long-lasting, with a lifetime of at least 50,000 hours.  They also offer the very best refresh ranges of any video wall on the market, meaning they will always look crisp, clean and totally in synch with their surroundings.

Seamless Installation

LED panels have minimal bezels (seams) and can be tiled together to create a display that is totally tailor-made to fit the space it is needed for.  They also offer lower pixel density and wider viewing angles and can show any size or shape, not just 16:9.

High-Quality Pictures

Because LED video walls can achieve true black using epoxy coated LEDs and offer a wide color gamut, you can create the perfect picture for your entire audience to enjoy.

Use an LED Video Wall to Really Set the Scene

Whether you want to simply display your logo, a promotional short, or something unique to your brand, an LED wall is far more dynamic than just a plain old backdrop.

The same applies to live music events, fashion shows, parties and other big events, as only LED video walls have the sheer display quality, ease of use and affordability to create such dynamic effects across a wide range of applications.

Awesome Lighting Displays from Frank Gatto & Associates

With over 30 years’ experience in the lighting business, we can produce awesome LED wall displays for your event.  Call us today at 561-368-0101 to find out more.

Frank Gatto & Associates, Inc. are specialists in lighting for television events of all kinds.  If you have an event that needs expert lighting, please call us today to see how we can help.

Phone: 561-368-0101

Email: frank@frankgattolighting.com 

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