What kind of lighting is best? (2 Viewers)

[Empty Light]

Hee hee!! Well done, LowerBama! I can't blame anybody for wanting to summarize my long-winded nonsense!

 

[Poker Zombie]

Personally, I appreciated the longer-winded response. Light is taken for granted. Cool vs bright is often overlooked or just peripherally known, because how often does one buy lightbulbs in the post-incandescent lighting era?

This is something that should be taught in every visual-art class. Even my photography classes in high-school and college failed me here. The long-winded post was a boost in my education that was missing for so many years. Everyone lighting a room and taking photos of chips should know this before posting. The difference is massive.

Bright indoor lighting:

Near 100 CRI lighting (sun with diffusion that would probably filter some of 1 or more spectrums)

 

[Empty Light]

Personally, I appreciated the longer-winded response. Light is taken for granted. Cool vs bright is often overlooked or just peripherally known, because how often does one buy lightbulbs in the post-incandescent lighting era?

This is something that should be taught in every visual-art class. Even my photography classes in high-school and college failed me here. The long-winded post was a boost in my education that was missing for so many years. Everyone lighting a room and taking photos of chips should know this before posting. The difference is massive.

Bright indoor lighting:
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Near 100 CRI lighting (sun with diffusion that would probably filter some of 1 or more spectrums)
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I appreciate the nod, PokerZombie! Lighting is so abstract and intangible, most people (quite understandably) have no idea (nor interest) in what is involved in it all.

Makes me wonder if I should get back into designing custom lighting fixtures, except geared specifically toward poker rooms and tables...

 

[Poker Zombie]

I appreciate the nod, PokerZombie! Lighting is so abstract and intangible, most people (quite understandably) have no idea (nor interest) in what is involved in it all.

Makes me wonder if I should get back into designing custom lighting fixtures, except geared specifically toward poker rooms and tables...

...and chip photography (though the niche may be a little small)

 

[demax51]

Update: it's still a work in progress, but I put up new paint and a new overhead light. It's a much cozier atmosphere already.

 

[chipinla]

$40. Works for me.
https://a.co/d/0hwitDu8

 

[Empty Light]

Update: it's still a work in progress, but I put up new paint and a new overhead light. It's a much cozier atmosphere already.
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Demax51 - that room looks really nice! Cozier is definitely the word. It feels like the kind of place you could play for hours, without getting fatigued eyeballs. Nice paint job...

 

[demax51]

Demax51 - that room looks really nice! Cozier is definitely the word. It feels like the kind of place you could play for hours, without getting fatigued eyeballs. Nice paint job...

Thank you!