Any idea where I can get..

[D4dog]

a spotlight that can be adjusted to light a picture, ie throw a square light beam onto a wall? I have looked everywhere, and they are all bog-standard round spots. They can do this in the theatre - can I get a mini theatre style light to do the job?

Any pointers welcome. Thanks.

 

[Iggifer]

http://www.harrisonlighting.co.uk/i...hts/12v-mr16-aluminium-halogen-downlight.html

 

[D4dog]

Thanks Iggifier... I will take a look. Not sure if it will cast a square of light, but can always try!

 

[ninjacat]

We use profiles in theatre so we can shape the beam . Shopfitters use smaller ones which may be suitable for a domestic setting. You would probably have to mount it a reasonable distance from the picture to get the beam spread right.

 

[D4dog]

do you know of a suitable light fitting for domestic use that can take a profile? I assume it will need a slot in front of the lamp?

 

[Taylortwocities]

Bear in mind that many halogen spotlights require a clearance distance of at least 0.5metre from any surface.

If you are thinking of the halogen route you'll need to plan your startegy with some care!

 

[RF Lighting]

What about a mini source four?

Can be fully focussed and shuttered to project a perfect square of light. It can be couloured with gel, and even takes gobos!

http://www.etcconnect.com/docs/docs_downloads/miscdocs/S4_Mini_App_Sheet.pdf

 

[333rocky333]

Illuma used to do round spotlights and you buy whats known as "Barn Doors" which fit on them.
Most were Track mount but some had an optional surface base

 

[D4dog]

RF - great lights - but had not appreciated just how expensive!! I will need two - so may not be feasible for what I am looking for. Great light though!

 

[RF Lighting]

I saw them at a trade show earlier this year, and they are really good!

I don't dare look up how much they are

 

[conny]

Is there glass over the picture?

If so you will need to factor around this to avoid reflection/glare.

 

[D4dog]

the pictures are originals - no glass. Which is why I don't want to use picture light, coz too close to the picture and heat/light might damage. But finding a light that can frame a picture from about 2m is impossible!

 

[ban-all-sheds]

the pictures are originals

What materials?

How will they fare over the long term if you light them like that?

 

[Iggifer]

have you thought about using a traditional picture light?

These guys seem to do some really nice slim ones

http://www.hogarthlighting.co.uk/

 

[D4dog]

I have a couple of picture lights on two other walls - very slim line, and look great. The two other pictures are on a chimney breast, and running power cables to them will be difficult due to the design of the house. The pictures are acrylic, and provided the light source is low UV should be fine at about 2m. Just got to find the light, that is all!