MapleLight Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Hi guys,I'm sure this question has been asked a million times before. I need a cheap but efficient way to light 5 mature oak trees for a wedding this sumer. In the past I've have used cheap halogen floods with green gels, but find after a few hours the gels always melt.I've been looking into metal halide which seem to be the industry standard for this kind of thing, but there not cheap.also looked into outdoor LED parcans but again are very expensive. Considering using cheap old fashion PAR38 ES lamps, but not conviced that they will have enough throw. Any advice would be much apreciated.All the bestJasonMapleLightwww.maplelight.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LX-Dave Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Would using Dichroic Filters on the standard halogen floods be an option? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.k.roberts Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 How about making some frames to space the gels away from the floods? I'm sure I've seen a previous thread on this but can't seem to find it. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunk_1984 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Well to continue on the halogen/metal halide theme, it's all about the technique, ensuring air flow between the glass and the gel, so a dome over the top rather than across the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatman Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 How about making some frames to space the gels away from the floods? I'm sure I've seen a previous thread on this but can't seem to find it. Anyone? This one? Moderation: That's the one. I'll close this thread now, to keep all the discussion in one place. The whole thread is HERE - some interesting discussion before it moves on to those gel frames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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