{"id":5352,"date":"2019-09-18T10:54:22","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T17:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/?p=5352"},"modified":"2024-01-25T13:01:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T20:01:04","slug":"volumetric-lighting-lighting-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/lighting-design\/volumetric-lighting-lighting-design\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Volumetric Lighting in Lighting Design?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The term volumetric<\/em> means that which relates to measuring volume. The term volumetric lighting<\/i> apparently originated in the computer-generated graphic arts with an early application to three-dimensional (3D) gaming and computer-generated imagery in movies.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Essentially, volumetric lighting<\/em> refers to the illusion created when a\u00a0lighting technique suggests a certain perspective, orientation or effect that increases, enhances or magnifies the sense of volume in a given space, context or application. For example, a shape of light, such as a\u00a0<\/span>cone, is directed toward a particular area, making it appear as if it\u2019s a transparent container of a specified volume. This technique can foster \u2014 especially through the use of steam, fog or smoke \u2014 the perception that the shape of light inhabits an actual three-dimensional space. In reality, volumetric lighting\u00a0draws one\u2019s attention toward an area, creating this 3D perception.<\/span><\/p>\n

In residential and commercial lighting design, volumetric lighting is often synonymous with task lighting, such as light\u00a0fixtures designed with optics that have a luminous, distinguishable beam spread which\u00a0can be purposefully directed to light art, a table, produce in a market, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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For example, observe the\u00a0diagram pI turned\u00a0here of a grocery store\u2019s produce department; it shows the use of volumetric lighting and spot lighting with track lighting to emphasize a display of fruits and vegetables.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This bright, intensified lighting approach uses more electricity. Accordingly, opting for volumetric lighting which uses Light-Emitting Diode (LED) reduces electricity costs. Another advantage of LED volumetric lighting is that it emits 80 percent less heat, which, in turn, benefits the shelf-life of heat- sensitive items, such as produce or cheese. In any case, volumetric lighting may be a constructive choice for you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Essentially, volumetric lighting refers to the illusion created when a lighting technique suggests a certain perspective, orientation or effect that increases, enhances or magnifies the sense of volume in a given space, context or application. In residential and commercial lighting design, volumetric lighting is often synonymous with task lighting. 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