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I am wondering what is the best solution in terms of visuals (such as skins) when it comes to DJing outside in bright settings. I find it difficult to see the screen sometimes and wonder what other people are doing. (besides djing in the shage of course)

Also, does anyone know if Vista has a function in its OS to switch to a color negative screen? I saw that Macs are able to do it, and I'm wondering how can switch to a negative screen format.

Thank you.
 
Posted Thu 23 Jul 09 @ 7:47 pm
 
yeah definitely request for some kind of shade....cant imaging my lappy under cali sun = fried
 
you could always dj from the back of a van......... that way at the end you can just close the doors and drive away. .....well after packing in your speakers and lights.

oh and hi btw guys,,,not been on much latley, busy busy busy
 
There are skin solutions here that can make your screen easier to view on bright days (I helped work on one myself), but they are only available to pro users.
 
DJRudeDoGG wrote :
Use a canopy.


http://www.elitedeals.com/canopy.html


Use tethered sand bags to keep it anchored in windy situations.


DJ RuDe


You could also use weights with slots cut into them for each leg ;)
 
locate the bitmap image for the skin you have open it in paint and select invert image and save, hope that helps.

or large crisp box over head place other open end over monitor... lol
 
and don't forget to take the crisps out first...
 
 
see, they pinched my idea and not a crisp crumb anywhere...
 
tayla wrote :
see, they pinched my idea and not a crisp crumb anywhere...


Hehehe...Yeah, but I think the PE and Velcro might be cheaper for a craftsman such as yourself, lol.
 
discjockeydoc wrote :
DJRudeDoGG wrote :
Use a canopy.


http://www.elitedeals.com/canopy.html


Use tethered sand bags to keep it anchored in windy situations.


DJ RuDe


You could also use weights with slots cut into them for each leg ;)


Yeah, you're right, I had forgotten about the coffee cans with the base cemented in them. You need to keep it secured on the ground or it will fly away like a kite. I've seen these things at the beach, river and even swap-meets fly hundreds of feet or more on a sudden gust of wind!

I've seen guys connect lights on these things like a truss, make sure it's a sturdy one before doing that though.
 
DJRudeDoGG wrote :
discjockeydoc wrote :
DJRudeDoGG wrote :
Use a canopy.


http://www.elitedeals.com/canopy.html


Use tethered sand bags to keep it anchored in windy situations.


DJ RuDe


You could also use weights with slots cut into them for each leg ;)


Yeah, you're right, I had forgotten about the coffee cans with the base cemented in them. You need to keep it secured on the ground or it will fly away like a kite. I've seen these things at the beach, river and even swap-meets fly hundreds of feet or more on a sudden gust of wind!

I've seen guys connect lights on these things like a truss, make sure it's a sturdy one before doing that though.


I couldn't agree more! DON'T attach ANYTHING to your canopy unless you are absolutely sure that it is secure!! Otherwise, the canopy isn't the only thing you'll lose!
 
Hey Terry, good looking out. You can get an 10 x 10 EZ up, with all the extras at Sams Club. I forgot what I paid, but it was a good deal. I may use it tomorrow, so maybe I'll take some pics. I still can't remember how to post them, so will need some help.
 
Here is an example of my set up at Kennesaw State University
This is the kind of tent RuddDog is talking about.
 
Slevent wrote :
Here is an example of my set up at Kennesaw State University
This is the kind of tent RuddDog is talking about.



Yep, Slevent, exactly. Mine is a little bigger though and yours is ready for lift off in.... Three... Two.. One. lol

Seriously though, that thing needs to be anchored!





DJ RuDe
 
they also have an outside skin in the download area. Tayla i just tried to invert my default fullvideo skin and saved it to the same folder with same name to overwrite current file and it didn't work. it was white in photoshop but not when used in the program. what am i doing wrong?
 
unfortunately he can't access it, thats why i gave him the advice on changing the bmp.
 
DJRudeDoGG wrote :
Use a canopy.


http://www.elitedeals.com/canopy.html


Use tethered sand bags to keep it anchored in windy situations.


DJ RuDe

You could also use weights with slots cut into them for each leg ;)

Yeah, you're right, I had forgotten about the coffee cans with the base cemented in them. You need to keep it secured on the ground or it will fly away like a kite. I've seen these things at the beach, river and even swap-meets fly hundreds of feet or more on a sudden gust of wind!

I've seen guys connect lights on these things like a truss, make sure it's a sturdy one before doing that though.


now we know the truth about ufo sightings....flying canopy with a strobe light attached to it lmao
 
You can also change the cursor from black to white with Dj Cel's tool pack in the download section.

Got stuck like this once...once

Had set up under total clouds, then the sun popped out and was right behind me.
I ended up running playlists till the sun moved behind the trees a bit.

Know your pain though, have a pop up myself.
 
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