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associated with hot fixtures, particularly tungsten fixtures, which predominantly convert electrical energy into heat rather than light. Additionally, the use of modular rigging systems facilitates the efficient and safe assembly of fixture arrangements. Furthermore, the miniaturisation of lights inherently enhances efficiency across the board. TK: Lighting requires large amounts of stable power and physical materials to function. As sustainability laws take effect, legacy products may not necessarily conform to these or other similar sustainability laws worldwide. Therefore, the lighting industry must continue to invest in significant capital expenditure to re-engineer product technologies that increase output efficiency without trading off spectral fidelity; curb use not only of fossil fuel- based power sources, but also of battery chemistries that don’t destroy the environment during their manufacturing or disposal processes; and create products that use modular designs for long-term reuse and replacement of recyclable components.
A SECURE FUTURE There are steps to be taken in every part of the production process to move towards a more eco-conscious industry, from the use of longer- lasting LEDs to the type of fuel used in the vehicles that transport kit
DA: Sustainability is important for everyone and is a shared responsibility for production, crew, manufacturers and rental houses. The use of hybrid generators instead of traditional diesel ones, working with LED sources that offer a lower power draw than traditional tungsten and daylight heads, and a reduction in consumables such as polystyrene all play a part. At Panalux, we run our full fleet of vehicles and generators using HVO fuel instead of fossil diesel, and our new rental facility in London features a large
photovoltaic array on the roof, ensuring a significantly reduced carbon footprint during kit prep. The use of hybrid generators has a dramatic impact on fuel use and pollution, but their widespread adoption requires buy-in and a change in habits. Def: What are the primary challenges lighting companies face in meeting the needs of film production professionals? SJ: Undoubtedly, one of the most challenging aspects lies in the rapid
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