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The Dance Connection 2012 Recital

TD Bank Arts Center, Sewell NJ

DFX has worked with TDC for years, but when Roseann Pirollo, the original owner, announced that she was going to hang up her dance shoes for good, we knew this year’s recital had to be a very special send off.

Current owners Jen and Lori have always understood the impact that lighting can have on dance, so DFX worked with TDC to put together a lighting package to take their recital to the next level. Working within a tight budget and an even tighter rehearsal schedule, DFX put together a large moving light rig, which was designed and programmed by our rental manager Mike Simpson. The primary focus of the show was the large company number at the end of the first act, Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO. This upbeat number provided a great opportunity to use some very impressive lighting effects. With a little help from DFX, the TDC dancers blew the doors off, ending the number to thunderous applause and creating a proper send off for Roseann.

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Halloween VIP Party

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When October rolls around, DFX receives regular inquiries regarding special effects available for Halloween festivities.

Haddonfield, New Jersey

This specific client needed effects for a VIP party at his home that would include live actors, side shows, magic acts, and an acres worth of special effects. The challenge was to create a truly unique feel with various modes of lighting and special effects that would compliment his horror theme.

DFX fully lit the entire area from the front lawn to the tree tops. In addition, colored lighting was brought in to illuminate a special side show tent in the back yard.

The client was especially interested in the creation of a low lying fog that gave the effect of rolling across the property lawn and arrival area for the party. To accomplish that goal, DFX supplied two large fog machines that used over 750 lbs of liquid CO2.

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Camden County Technical School

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The Camden County Technical School Performing Arts Academy in Sicklerville decided to transform their 4,800 square foot carpentry shop into a Black Box Theatre.

Sicklerville, NJ

A black box theater, a concept which started in the 1960s, provides flexible staging techniques and allows the entire space to be adapted to the artistic elements of a production. The black box space provides the academy a versatile environment for their acting, voice & diction, movement, and musical theatre history, as well as for students’ professional and career development.

CCTS chose DFX to help design and implement the sound, lighting, and video systems in the theater. DFX incorporated some of the school’s existing sound equipment, such as powered speakers, wireless microphones, and a 24-channel mixing console, in order to keep the budget in line. These items were supplemented with digital processing, multiple input locations, and wireless intercom.

Through the use of LED technology (specifically Elation ELED Fresnels and LED Par Zooms), DFX was able to provide CCTS with a low energy and maintenance-free lighting solution. The lighting is controlled by the user-friendly Martin Light Jockey, a PC-based system through which students can manipulate the output.

The video system consists of a 6000 lumen projector and a 240″ diagonal projection screen. In addition to the impressive projection screen, another unique part of this Black Box Theatre is the use of black drape throughout the entire room. In addition to “blacking out” the room, the fabric acts as sound dampening material as well by absorbing echoes and reverberation, leading to a much more enjoyable listening experience. DFX also installed a 15’H x 25’W sharkstooth scrim to project onto for lighting and video effects.

Since CCTS is a technical school, their carpentry students assisted with the steel stud framing, drywall, moldings, setting floor tile and painting. Upon their completion in February 2011, DFX began the A/V installation process and completed it in a matter of just 2 weeks.

I have never been steered wrong by DFX. Everyone I have dealt with has been up front and honest with what I’ve needed and what they could provide. Their staff is their greatest strength: extremely helpful, friendly, and quick to help out. No other company I have dealt with has a staff as friendly and approachable as DFX. They are always willing to stop and assist with no notice. Every team member works in an expeditious manner — they make us feel special. They have taken the time to develop a relationship with us at our school.

Terry Bles

Performing Arts, Camden County Technical School

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William Paterson University

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DFX installed a series of fully automated multimedia classrooms for William Patterson University.

Wayne, NJ

The project involved seven classrooms and one larger presentation hall. In each classroom we installed a podium equipped with a touch panel for instructors to control the projector and screen, as well as an input panel for laptop use.

The multimedia setup is fully controlled through a Crestron touch panel. Our programmers also created a customized graphic user interface (GUI) to match the William Paterson University’s logo and school colors. Our work was quick, clean, and thorough.

DFX absolutely exceeded our expectations. They have an excellent sales and technical staff, who provide prompt, reliable information and assistance. Great help, great work, great price. We couldn’t have asked for more!

Jane Hutchison

Associate Director, Media Services, William Paterson University

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Skylands Ice World

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Skylands reached out to DFX because they wanted to increase revenue by adding a "Wow Factor" to the 120,000 square foot ice rink.

Specifically, our customers were looking to add lighting effects and improve sound quality to enhance their weekly Ice Jam events, as well as the local hockey Championship league games hosted at the rink. The challenge here was specifying gear that could withstand the extreme environment of such a large ice rink.

DFX wanted to incorporate as much as the existing equipment as possible in order to keep the cost of the project down. The facility was outfitted with high quality EAW MK5199e speakers; however, their drivers were blown, they were underpowered, and the placement was incorrect. We replaced and weather-treated the drivers, relocated the speakers with custom metal array brackets, and increased the amplification with QSC amplifiers. In addition to those updates, we repaired existing gear that needed service. We also added JBL ASB4128 subwoofers to increase the bass output which helps contribute to the “night club” mood they were striving for. We used Community Veris 8T’s to provide the audio to spectator seating areas. The entire audio system is processed with a BSS Soundweb London Blu processor, with several Blu-8 remotes placed throughout the facility for zone, volume, and source selection. There are separate zones for each of the two rinks, the upstairs cafe, the bleachers, and the lobby.

For lighting, we choose Elation Design Spot 575B fixtures, which provide the automated effects that our customers were looking for. They also provide the ability to add up to 7 custom gobos, which are used to display local hockey team logos during games. The fixtures are controlled by a user friendly AR-32RM DMX controller. A Look Unique 2 haze machine is used for haze effects.

We couldn’t be happier with the outcome of this installation. The owners were great to work with and they are thrilled with the new system as well. Not only did we deliver the “Wow Factor” as promised, but so far, they have seen a huge increase in revenue. Young customers have taken to Facebook to post about the exciting new facility and how it is the place to be on Friday nights!

In addition to providing Skylands with an amazing sound and automated lighting system, every six months we perform preventative maintenance visits under a service contract. These visits allow us to keep an eye on the equipment so that we can address any issues before they lead to system failure, which is not an option on Friday nights!

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