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Corona: Brent Schmidt uses Chauvet fixtures for livestreams

Like many DJs who have been sidelined by the Covid-19 lockdown, Brent Schmidt has taken to streaming performances every week, partly to stay busy, partly to reach out to friends and fans in his community.

Schmidt’s streams emanate from his home studio. From a production standpoint, this “venue” is a far cry from the rooms that he has worked while lighting major conferences like SkySprout, or touring with TV magician Rick Smith Jr. Still, Schmidt strives to give these online shows at least a basic level of production looks.

“I love doing these streams, and I think it’s great that other DJs are going on line to do this kind of thing,” he says. “In my view, these streamed shows help take everyone’s mind off what’s happening in the world today.

“However, I think it’s important not to go out there with just a plain lighting setup, or worse,” he continues. “You have to remember, every show you stream is a reflection on your services, so it makes sense to create a good impression. You never know who is watching.”

Using two camera positions in his livestreamed shows to create more variation, Schmidt delivers visually engaging presentation with multiple colors, overlapping layers of light, and deep texture. Helping him accomplish this in his improvised studio is a collection of Chauvet DJ fixtures from the inventory of his own company B Productions LLC.

Anchoring his livestream rig are seven Freedom H1 RGBAW-UV battery powered wash lights that he controls remotely via the in-built D-Fi transceiver. He uses two of the fixtures as front light, three as back lights and two as side lights.

Adding an element of eye candy to the productions are the Freedom Q1N pin spot, Colorband T3 USB, and Colorband T3 USB Bar fixtures in the rig. The linear lights provide a geometric structure that enhance the viewing experience for those watching the livestream on smaller screens.

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