How to Choose the Right Moving Lights for Your Event or Venue
Moving lights have been around since 1981 but have really become popular and more affordable in the last 10 years. They are popular because they allow for repositioning, color changing, beam shaping, and many other effects, all from a single fixture.
Moving lights can be equipped with various features that allow for fluid movements, dramatic color-changes, intense effects, or subtle changes to create mood and visual interest in a performance or environment.
PORT can help you choose the right moving light(s) for your venue based on the space's size and height, the type of performance, and the fixture's desired performance and features. Moving lights are typically defined by three primary categories: Spot, Wash, and Beam fixtures.
Spot Fixtures
Spot fixtures are focusable and allow for sharp and defined edges, able to project texture, shapes, even custom images or logos.
Wash Fixtures
Wash fixtures are meant to "wash" the stage or venue in a soft-edged, wide-angle pool of light.
Beam Fixtures
Beam fixtures create intense shafts of light, best suited for arenas and musical acts that require dramatic mid-air effects.
Hybrid Fixtures
Hybrid fixtures can combine the functions of beam and spot fixtures, and sometimes wash as well.
Factors to Consider When Choosing Moving Lights
- The size of your venue
- Desired performance from the fixture
- Fixture weight
- Fixture size
- Fixture cost
Bright should also be considered, carefully based on throw distance; using the correct fixture for the desired effect is important.
Need help with your lighting fixture decision? Reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff today to get personalized help.
