The world's indoor spaces are increasingly being lit by fluorescent light sources. While this trend seems good for energy efficiency, it turns out to be a serious problem for CCD video cameras. And ...

The other night I noticed the fluorescent light-bulb (light-tube?) in my parent's kitchen was flicking like crazy, to the point of being a strobe light. Really annoying. The brightness was also lower ...

Fluorescent lights are more efficient than incandescent ones, but also more complicated. As a result, simply replacing the bulb-actually a tube-when a fluorescent light develops problems will not ...

Parts 1 and 2 of this series discussed the sluggish adoption of LED technology in schools and the dim prospects for fluorescent lighting. This final part addresses the LED choices school facility ...

In the quest to ensure a healthier, safer and more productive work environment, lighting innovations can be a central factor. The advent of flicker-free LED lighting offers a promising alternative to ...

When most people hear the words 'fluorescent lighting,' they immediately respond with 'you can't shoot under fluorescent lighting without the video having a green tint to it.' They will then proceed ...

The flicker of fluorescent lights, long a symbol of institutional drear, may give new freedom to the handicapped, thanks to a high-tech startup that sees the bulbs as the perfect transmitters. Talking ...

Phil Rhodes provides a detailed lesson on flicker and strobing, including how you can avoid these problems on your next production. Flashing lights are common in movies. Whether it's an excited press ...