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Lighting: What is the difference between intelligent lighting and uplighting?

So you're planning an event. You start to hear all of these industry terms and you literally have no idea what is being talked about. Intelligent lighting? What is it smart or something? Uplights? Wait, I don't get it...


Lucky for you, I decided to make your day much easier today.


Intelligent Lighting

The literal definition of intelligent lighting involves the use of sophisticated lighting fixtures and systems that can be controlled and programmed to enhance the visual experience during live performances or events. These lighting systems go beyond simple static lights and provide dynamic, customizable, and synchronized lighting effects that complement the music and create an immersive atmosphere.

This paragraph above translated: Mystical Entertainment Group designs light shows specifically for your venue that will enhance the ambiance and different moods throughout the night. We design a wash on you during first dance. We create ambient background designs to set the mood as guests enter the ballroom. We also set the mood during slow dances and then set the tone with party dance lights that can even flicker and strobe when the beat drops. To put it simply, intelligent lights are freaking awesome and we highly recommend them. Most of our packages start with 2 and then you can add 2, 4, 6, or however many as you wish. (We'll make suggestions based on your venue and the amount of guests you have)

Wash on couple for first dance, uplighting around the room 

4 Intelligent Lights 

Uplighting

DJ uplighting refers to the use of strategically placed lighting fixtures on or near the floor to illuminate vertical surfaces, such as walls or columns, with colored light. These lights are typically used to enhance the atmosphere of an event, create visual interest, and add a touch of elegance to the venue. Uplighting is a popular technique used by DJs, event planners, and lighting designers to transform the look and feel of a space.


Color Changing Uplighting

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