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Category: Lighting Technology

Detailed discussions of lighting related technologies.

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chataigne

January 11, 2023January 9, 2023 Brad Koerner

Chataigne is a free, open-source software being developed by Ben Kuper as a common tool for artists, technicians and developers who wish to use technology and synchronize software for shows, interactive installations or prototyping. Via Hackaday. Continue reading chataigne

Lighting Technology

dc nanogrid house by purdue university

January 10, 2023January 9, 2023 Brad Koerner

Purdue’s Center for High Performance Buildings renovated a historic residential home and powered it with a DC-powered nanogrid. Check out the article here and the video below. Check out Jonathan Ore’s Ph.D. dissertation here. Continue reading dc nanogrid house by purdue university

Lighting Technology

marshall dc lighting

January 9, 2023 Brad Koerner

If you are looking for a distributor specializing in DC LED lighting, check out Phoenix, Arizona-based Marshall DC Lighting. Continue reading marshall dc lighting

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lux machina – virtual production

September 2, 2022 Brad Koerner

Here’s a fascinating video from Lux Machina Consulting that gives a detailed behind-the-scenes look at setting up virtual production studios, such as the production process behind The Mandalorian. And I screen cap’d this great series showing the sequencing of one … Continue reading lux machina – virtual production

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more AI image generation: the future of architectural lighting?

July 6, 2022 Brad Koerner

In continuing my experiments with Midjourney AI, for fun I tested entering the tagline of Lucept: “the future of architectural lighting” Much of the magic behind this system is the sample set it was trained on. But still, the poetry … Continue reading more AI image generation: the future of architectural lighting?

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eurovision 2022 behind the scenes

July 5, 2022 Brad Koerner

Check out this fantastic video from EventElevator detailing all the lighting, audio and video gear setup for Eurovision 2022, held in Turin, Italy. It is always fascinating to check out the latest and greatest in theatrical lighting technologies. Just mind … Continue reading eurovision 2022 behind the scenes

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imagination on demand: my 1st experiments in AI image generation

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 Brad Koerner

I was just granted access to Midjourney’s beta invite and ran a handful of quick tests to see how AI-based image generation will affect architectural lighting and experiential design. My first impression: WOW! The raw power for ideation and early … Continue reading imagination on demand: my 1st experiments in AI image generation

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incredible shrinking mini LEDs

February 28, 2022 Brad Koerner

Is the architectural lighting industry really keeping pace with the rapid miniaturization of LEDs? Case in point, I stumbled upon this model supplies site on Alibaba that is offering mini LEDs pre-attached to wire leads. The seller’s photography beautifully illustrates … Continue reading incredible shrinking mini LEDs

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goldeneye airelight

February 22, 2022 Brad Koerner

Goldeneye is a California company that back around 2016 launched a very thin, diffused LED light engine/fixture based on a ceramic circuit board and housing. What is most interesting is that in 2020, they achieved an LBC Red List Free … Continue reading goldeneye airelight

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illuminarium

February 11, 2022February 16, 2022 Brad Koerner

Cool videos from Panasonic and Holoplot looking at the technology behind Illuminarium, a new location-based entertainment chain focused on immersive digital experiences. I haven’t visited their first location yet, but I’ll make a snap judgement: This won’t really feel truly … Continue reading illuminarium

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bilihome

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 Brad Koerner

Bilihome is a Dutch startup launching a soft, wearable blue-light phototherapy treatment solution for new-born babies suffering jaundice. Blue light penetrates the skin to break down excess bilirubin. Instead of leaving a baby naked and blindfolded under an intense blue … Continue reading bilihome

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luma box projection mapping

January 18, 2022 Brad Koerner

It sometimes feels as if the architectural lighting industry is so regressive that we can’t consistently dim basic light bulbs, much more manage advanced concepts in digital media. MEANWHILE, in the pastry industry, here’s how they integrate advanced projection-mapped animations … Continue reading luma box projection mapping

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sinclair digital

November 24, 2021 Brad Koerner

Sinclair Digital is an interesting new startup focused on DC-power and systems integration for hospitality/multi-unit residential applications, which itself spun out from a hospitality development/operator group. Luis Suau, Chief Business Officer from Sinclair Digital found my 2020 ISE SBC presentation … Continue reading sinclair digital

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lumen in unreal engine 5

September 15, 2021 Brad Koerner

An interesting overview video exploring the phenomenal lighting capabilities of the upcoming UE5. Powerful stuff for lighting/archviz applications: Continue reading lumen in unreal engine 5

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LED screens and compound curves

June 25, 2021 Brad Koerner

Compound curves: The Final Frontier? Over the past couple years I’ve noticed several Chinese suppliers of direct-view LED panels offering some wild options for compound curved screen surfaces (i.e. a curve that bends in two planes, such as a sphere … Continue reading LED screens and compound curves

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protopixel

May 18, 2021 Brad Koerner

Protopixel is an interesting RGB lighting control system from a Barcelona-based startup. Beyond the normal dynamic lighting controls, Protopixel is building in some nice functionality for integrating live data inputs to control lighting. Also, I find it interesting to see … Continue reading protopixel

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fullcontrol GCODE designer

April 28, 2021 Brad Koerner

FullControl GCODE Designer is an interesting academic research project developing a purely parametric system for generating 3D printed models (as opposed to traditional 3D modeling software). FullControl is led by Andy Gleadall, a lecturer at Loughborough University. Gleadall’s LinkedIn feed … Continue reading fullcontrol GCODE designer

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lighting for good

April 22, 2021 Brad Koerner

Lighting for Good is a very interesting initiative from luxury goods conglomerate LVMH and lighting design firm TEMELOY. Lighting for Good aims to drive real sustainability into the manufacturing and specification of lighting products. What a terrific initiative, covering the … Continue reading lighting for good

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LED spaghetti

March 23, 2021 Brad Koerner

I came across this fun video of a guy who found the raw, flexible LED “filament” commonly used in old-school style Edison bulbs – which have already been around now a long time. And of course, those LED filament bulbs … Continue reading LED spaghetti

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nth degree

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 Brad Koerner

Updating a blog post I wrote waaaay back in 2012, I once again came across Arizona-based Nth Degree and their unique line of LED flexible backlighting technology based on layers of micro-sized LED die – almost like “LED dust” embedded … Continue reading nth degree

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