TupeloTechie
Active Member
I'm really interested in exploring the quality of light emitted from low pressure sodium vapor lamps in an upcoming production. Stylistically, they would be a perfect match for my concept, especially the almost grey-scale (or should I say orange-yellow-scale) perception, due to their narrow band of the spectrum.
However, the problem with using low pressure sodium vapor in the theatre (apart from having to use a mechanical shutter/dimmer) is finding a fixture that houses the rather large lamps.
So far, in all my research I have only found one such fixture, displayed in Max Keller's book, The Light Fantastic. Attached.
The only problem is, as noted in the caption, the unit is self-made.
Has anyone else found a way to harness the awesome(read: terrible) quality of light from these highly efficient lamps?
Does anyone have ideas as to how one might construct a self-made unit such as the one displayed by Mr. Keller?
Or, any thoughts/concerns would also be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
However, the problem with using low pressure sodium vapor in the theatre (apart from having to use a mechanical shutter/dimmer) is finding a fixture that houses the rather large lamps.
So far, in all my research I have only found one such fixture, displayed in Max Keller's book, The Light Fantastic. Attached.
The only problem is, as noted in the caption, the unit is self-made.
Has anyone else found a way to harness the awesome(read: terrible) quality of light from these highly efficient lamps?
Does anyone have ideas as to how one might construct a self-made unit such as the one displayed by Mr. Keller?
Or, any thoughts/concerns would also be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!