Phantom Lighting System

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Original equipment lighting manufacturer specializing in fine art lighting, art lights, picture lighting and cabinet, shelf and display illumination - See The Light, Not The Fixture! Our informative blog is full of fresh lighting information, installation tips and images illustrating low voltage strip lighting products and fine art lighting projectors.

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posted by xinger  # 9:30 AM

Labels: Fine art lighting, Light projector for lighting fine art, Phantom Contour Projectors

posted by xinger  # 10:17 PM

I live in Mexico and recently purchased a new painting that I plan to install over my living room sofa. I would like to light it properly without blinding my family or friends who might be sitting on the sofa. Do you have any suggestions of who to call in Mexico?

One of the best ways to control spill light on the sofa is by using a light fixture that has a focused light source. Framing projectors, like the Contour Projector, produce a high intensity beam of light that can be shaped to fit the contour of the object. This technique eliminates all the light around the art on the wall and the sofa below.

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posted by xinger  # 1:40 PM

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Labels: Fine art lighting

posted by xinger  # 1:17 PM

We are in the process of building a new home. The builder has suggested that I use MR16 accent lights to illuminate my artwork. I feel that a projector is more suitable for my needs. Do you have any information that I can provide to the builder to show him what I am talking about? Thanks.

We do a have a color catalog that illustrates the many ways a Contour Projector can be the most effective way to light your art. MR16 accent lights are some of the most widely used accent lights on the market. They are small, powerful and a very effective tool for lighting art. However, MR16 accent lights do not provide the control or sophistication that projectors do for lighting fine art.

The Contour projector is certainly a big step up from the MR16 lighting fixture. The internal lenses produce a focused light which can be shaped or masked to follow the exact contour of the art. That means only the canvas is lit without spill light on the wall. So, the object takes on a "lighted from within" look that is simply magical. The same is true for lighting sculptures!

Why don't you show your builder our projector comparison page to learn more about how we stack up against the competition. In the meantime, I will forward you a complete binder illustrating both our art lighting equipment as well as our low voltage shelf lighting system.

Feel free to contact us toll free at 800-863-1184, visit our mobile website, lighting blog or online lighting showroom to discover which Phantom Lighting products and models will best adapt to your particular lighting needs. Together, the professionals at Phantom Lighting will ensure that your next project is an astounding success!

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posted by xinger  # 9:27 PM

If you have been looking for a simple way to highlight up those old display cabinets, look no further. PHANTOM STRIP LIGHTS are a great way to showcase those prized possessions without unsightly glare or shadows. By illuminating each shelf individually the lighting is evenly distributed and consistent across the entire display. The above before and after images illustrate the dramatic difference LOW VOLTAGE DISPLAY LIGHTING can do for a room. When used in combination with a dimmer control it is easy to set the mood.

Whether you are watching television, entertaining or simply enjoying your collectibles, PHANTOM LIGHTING STRIP LIGHTS will work in ant style home or office. The unique patented ADJUSTABLE SHELF LIGHTING CONCEPT allows you to reposition or remove the shelving without tools or having to disconnect wiring. Special glare shields cleverly conceal the light source from normal viewing angles whether the lights are mounted horizontally or vertically. Phantom light strips are some of the most versatile linear lighting products on the market.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.phantomlighting.com/, visit one of our LIGHTING AGENTS or call us toll free at 800-863-1184 for a free color brochure. We are here to help with your art lighting needs and look forward to assisting you.

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posted by xinger  # 7:47 PM

We are often asked by our clients about lighting sculptures with the PHANTOM CONTOUR PROJECTOR. They want to know if it can be done, how it is done and how difficult is the process? What is a hand cut template anyway?

Frankly, shaping the light to fit the exact contour of a sculpture is one of the most challenging installations to master. It takes patience, determination and a desire to see the end result.

Hand cutting a brass slide to fit an intricate sculpture requires the right tools. A small set of jewelers files and sharp cutting scissors. The process is completely trial and error. That means it is not easy, but by no means impossible for a rookie. We have detailed TEMPLATE CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS to help guide you through the process.

The brass slide above was cut to light a wall hung Miro sculpture. A small vertical slot was cut in the slide to find the target and establish orientation. Then, using scissors, small triangular cuts were made on both sides in several locations to establish cutting references. Then the remaining brass removal was done with jewelers files to replicate the intricate details of the Miro sculpture. This was an eight hour project and required several attempts to get it right. Perhaps with the owner's permission, I will post the finished product in a subsequent blog.

Positioning of the light is critical to the process. Before installing the light it is a good idea to test how the light hits the sculpture and more importantly what shadows are created. The shadows are an indicator of what will have to be cut on the template to properly outline the sculpture in light. In some instances, the sculpture may have appendages or projections that are simply impossible to cut out. In that case, all you can do is outline the sculpture in a controlled pool of light. Others can simply be cut out to illuminate only the sculpture without light on the wall or pedestal. The results are stunning!

To learn more ART LIGHTING or LIGHTING FINE ART please visit our website www.phantomlighting.com or contact one of our LIGHTING REPRESENTATIVES in an area near you.

We are recognized as one of the country's premiere lighting manufacturers of Art Lighting, Cabinet Lighting, Cove Lighting, and Adjustable Shelf Lighting.

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posted by xinger  # 8:35 AM

We recently received some beautiful before and after digital images of an art lighting project using the contour light. The images really illustrate how beautiful a painting can look with the proper lighting and without. In this case, one PHANTOM CONTOUR PROJECTOR was mounted in the ceiling and adjusted to illuminate only the canvas of the art by adjusting the handy shutters. The entire project took the lighting technician roughly two hours from start to finish, excluding electrical to install the phantom light. By using the PHANTOM REMODEL HOUSING, the installer accomplished the installation without have to patch or paint the ceiling. The client was pleased and the art looks great! Thanks so much for sending the great pictures.

Phantom Lighting is an original equipment manufacturer who specializes in illuminating fine art with the CONTOUR PROJECTOR or custom display lighting with LIGHT STRIPS.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.phantomlighting.com/, visit one of our LIGHTING AGENTS or call us toll free at 800-863-1184 for a free color brochure. We are here to help with your art lighting needs and look forward to assisting you.

Labels: Art Lighting Experts, Art Lighting Manufacturers, Art Museum Picture Lights, Art Projector Lighting, Fine art lighting

posted by xinger  # 3:55 PM

I am trying to light an expensive oil painting that is installed above a fireplace in my study. I currently have an eyeball light that was installed by the builder that is horrible. The artist chose to seal the work with a varnish coat which reflects light. Since the art is installed above eye level, all I can see is glare when I view the art from my desk. Is there a light that won't reflect or some words of wisdom that you can share with me? The painting is very dark and must be lit to see the detail.

Unfortunately, glare is a very common problem when lighting art if the surface is reflective. There is a simple solution if you understand what is really happening. You have to understand that light travels in a straight line, as does the reflection. So it's not the light source, it the angle by which the light source is aimed. This is a phenomena called the angle of incidence, which is defined as the angle of incidence of a ray or beam is the angle measured from the ray to the surface normal. In other words, when light is pointed at a reflective surface the light or glare is reflected at the exact opposite angle.

By moving the light source forward or back, left or right you can redirect the glare out of your normal viewing angle. So if your viewing angle at your desk is left of the art, mount the projector to the left of your painting. Likewise, if your viewing angle at the desk is right of the art, mount the projector to the right of your painting. If you want proof or to test the theory, have someone hold up a flashlight from several angles while you are sitting at your desk. When the glare is squarely in your eyes, you are sitting in the angle of incidence.

Labels: Art Lighting Experts, Art Lighting Fixtures, Art Lighting Manufacturers, Art Museum Picture Lights, Art Projector Lighting, Fine art lighting

posted by xinger  # 8:00 AM

I am often asked, what is the best way to illuminate art? In my opinion, the Phantom Contour Projector is superior in performance and quality to other so called specialty lights in category of projector lights or picture lights, even the legendary Wendelighting® optical projector. When I light fine art, I use the Phantom Contour Projector whenever possible.

Labels: Art Museum Lighting Fixtures, Fine art lighting, Optical Projector Lighting, Phantom Contour Projectors, Picture Lighting

posted by xinger  # 10:17 PM