Backlit Photos

T. BombadilT. Bombadil Registered Users Posts: 286 Major grins
edited August 14, 2016 in Digital Darkroom
Does anyone here produce images for display in a backlit frame?

There are at least a few providers of backlit frames. Photoglow ( http://photoglow.com/product-category/blank-media/ ) was mentioned in passing in a DGRIN forum 10 years ago.

Anybody try it?

Another one is http://www.backlitbox.com/products_new/

PhotoGlow allows you to print on their media (maybe available elsewhere) so you have more control over what is displayed (or you can swap images, as your mood changes).
Bruce

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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 23,764 moderator
    edited August 14, 2016
    I used to shoot large format film for use in a Duratrans display application. (Trade shows and kiosks.) The Duratrans was hung on a double diffused fluorescent backlit frame for display.

    I still recommend using fluorescent bulbs (95-98 CRI) if you want the best color tonality. Using Kino Flo bulbs gets you very close to any of the color temperatures they provide; much closer than most current LED lighting. The reason is that Kino Flo bulbs use a very controlled mix of phosphors, some of which are rare and expensive.
    ziggy53
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  • T. BombadilT. Bombadil Registered Users Posts: 286 Major grins
    edited August 14, 2016
    Thanks Ziggy, good to know.

    ziggy53 wrote: »
    I used to shoot large format film for use in a Duratrans display application. (Trade shows and kiosks.) The Duratrans was hung on a double diffused fluorescent backlit frame for display.

    I still recommend using fluorescent bulbs (95-98 CRI) if you want the best color tonality. Using Kino Flo bulbs gets you very close to any of the color temperatures they provide; much closer than most current LED lighting. The reason is that Kino Flo bulbs use a very controlled mix of phosphors, some of which are rare and expensive.
    Bruce

    Chooka chooka hoo la ley
    Looka looka koo la ley
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