Let’s start with the basics: What is uplighting?

For some of you, this may be obvious, and the title itself may be pretty straightforward, but to those who have never used the technique, I’ll give you a textbook definition. Uplighting is when you use lighting from below to illuminate upwards on a surface, or something that might be a point of interest that you want people to see. Most often the fixtures are placed on the ground, but not always.

Many people are intimidated by the thought of reaching out to a production company. You’ve spent all this time organizing and planning your event, and now it's time to reach out to your local production company. You don’t want to seem like you know nothing, so what information should you have on hand? As a production manager, I see a lot of people following this mentality. I’m here to tell you not to worry, you don’t have to know every little detail! A good production company will be the experts for you, and can help you understand everything needed to make your vision come to life. Hopefully this quick guide will provide you with the knowledge and confidence on what you should have prepared when reaching out.

When you understand the technology behind the wireless devices we use, it becomes easier to troubleshoot dropouts. Follow the guidelines in this article to clear up your wireless dropout issues and don’t be afraid to reach out to your local dealer to ask for help.