Terminology Question

[sk85]

I am trying to figure out the name (or names) for the following type of light fixture: Several small light bulbs are placed on wooden box or other type of fixture. The effect is to create a large, bright, soft light. If anyone could tell me what these are called I would appreciate it.

Thank you

 

[David G. Smith]

I think that would be a batten light or, if covered with chicken wire and diffusion, it is called a "Covered Wagon" light.

 

[David G. Smith]

http://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/node/16688

 

[sk85]

Thank you for the info

 

[David G. Smith]

Thank you for the info

No problem. That is what we are all here for... to share knowledge.

As an alternative to making a batten strip I have a few high wattage 4 socket lights that were made back in the day for home movie lighting in the 8mm and Super 8mm days. They will take anything with a standard Edison household base (E26) and are very handy. Like this:


Here is one with 4 500 watt lights:



They are available relatively inexpensively on eBay. (Movie light>cameras and photo).