The cost of uplighting has dropped significantly. What you will want is current LED products like the image below. These lights do not give off heat and they give you incredible flexiblity in color choices.
THIS
NOT THIS!
These get incredibly HOT! They become a fire hazard and a safety hazard fro your guest. These are what we used 10 years ago! If you see your entertainer setting these up, make they take them down.
The cost of these units (LED) have dropped, but many DJ's have not caught up with the change. You might talk with an entertainer and find that they want to use Par Cans; don't let them!
One of the reasons entertainers have not made the switch is because quality units are more expensive than par cans. Then again, people seldom want to retire old gear.
Another reason why mobile entertainers what to stay with the old system is because they don't truly understand DMX. It is CRITICAL that you find an entertainer who is comfortable with DMX protocol, this way your venue can change colors with the mood, moment or special timing. None lighting specialist will have difficulty with programming and ensuring that your day happens without errors. The cost of adding uplighting to a venue depends upon your venue size, both square and cubic footage. An entertainer will need prior access to circut plans, and room measurements, to include the height of the room. Your entertainer will also need extra time to program.
