Particle physics and chemical lighting

[fire400]

Im a dj, and without altering the bulb type for our lighting, can anyone that has knowledge or experience in this field please help me clear up the rumor about high heat white paint on plastic glass?

We have strobe lights that do not shoot out enough light into the rooms. If we paint the exterior with some kind of white paint, which will force the beams to scatter a bit more, will this damage audience eyes / vision?

Anyone with any kind of knowledge, appreciated. Thanks in advance.

(Bulbs may vary; LED, etc)

 

[IronWing]

If you are painting over the front lens I would be concerned about heat build up in the lights shortening the bulb life or creating a fire fire hazard.

 

[Markbnj]

What rumor are you trying to clear up? That high heat white paint on plastic shoots out rays that turn eyeballs into wiggly worms?

What IronWing noted are probably your main risks.

 

[lxskllr]

Instead of paint, could you make lenses from that diamond cut diffusing plastic they use on drop lighting? It would be less permanent, and easier to experiment with.

 

[Markbnj]

Instead of paint, could you make lenses from that diamond cut diffusing plastic they use on drop lighting? It would be less permanent, and easier to experiment with.

That's a good idea, but I got the sense that the OP is not getting enough light, i.e. he is thinking about painting the insides to increase reflectivity in some way.

Oh, and just to note, I don't think strobes get very hot. Maybe some larger ones do after prolonged use.

 

[fire400]

Instead of paint, could you make lenses from that diamond cut diffusing plastic they use on drop lighting? It would be less permanent, and easier to experiment with.

Any leads or sources for this particular idea?

As far shooting out far lights, we have expensive equipment that can fill large halls, but the project is to try to use low budget lights to offer more dazzling special effects.

I've seen cheap walmart extension cords put our lighting on fire, yes, flames. So the reality of safety is concern for people before a show.

Im making thinking that if the paint works with low heat, if there is an application anyone can think of to provide a UV filter from damage to eyes?

 

[lxskllr]

Any leads or sources for this particular idea?

I dunno. I'm just pulling stuff from my ass :^D

You could look in HomeDepot(or home/hardware store of your choice), and see what they have for lighting covers. You'd have to cut them yourself to the correct size, but it's inexpensive to play with.