respect your vj

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VJ – also known as visualist, projectionist, live mix video artist…not your videographer, not your filmmaker, we are perfomers mixing our video artworks LIVE to the music all around, with our fingers on our gear, and our eyes on the crowd, projections, and screens……our performances unfold as the evening unfolds….

So you want to work with a VJ. Curators, promoters, musicians, artistic collaborators, producers, curious minds —- here are a few simple things to keep in mind to keep that special VJ happy…..it all comes down to

Credit, payment & tech

GIVE CREDIT CREDIT CREDIT VJs are perfomers, just like a DJ, a band, a singer, a dancer etc. They make the show happen. GIVE CREDIT!

Before event:

During event:

After the event:

PAYMENT

TECH SPECS!

· A plug and play is when your VJ plugs their gear into an existing video system, often the case in a club, or gallery. · A full video installation requires your VJ to install video projectors, screens, scrim, inflatables etc, then set up their equipment to mix. This is often the case at outdoor events, warehouse parties, converted spaces etc. · A specialized content gig requires your VJ to make specific visuals for your event, as is often the case in a corporate gig, or personal event like a wedding or birthday.

Lots of gigs are combinations of the above. Make sure to clear these differences up with your VJ in advance and be clear on what you are asking of them. They will be able to give you the proper timeline and cost for what you are asking them to do.

Other notes:

A SPECIAL NOTE FOR VJs

Thank you for reading this and supporting the art of VJs!

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