The Association of Lighting Designers

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Investigating how changing technology assists our working craft
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Discussion of artistic, creative lighting aims & processes

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UNIQUE. REVOLUTIONARY. POWERFUL. 9RE Beam

eLumen8 have continued to expand their range of professional moving heads with the introduction of the unique 9RE Beam. This agile moving beam is powered by a revolutionary MSD 260R9 (8000K) discharge lamp, allowing users to create sharp 2.5° beams and gobos focused to near perfection. … read more

White Light Illuminates at Private Celebration of the Reopening of the V&A’s William and Judith Bollinger Gallery

White Light recently supplied the lighting and staging for a private view and celebration event at the V&A, ahead of the official reopening of the museum’s William and Judith Bollinger Jewellery Gallery. The centrepiece of the refurbished gallery is Queen Victoria’s sapphire and diamond coronet, which was purchased through the generosity of William & Judith, and Douglas and James...