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Source Lighting: a primer on exhibit lights 
Never
depend on a single source of light for a space, use
a variety of light sources and have the ability to balance
them to suit the needs at the time.
Poorly
located task lighting on workstations causes glare —
which makes the task harder to see. Making the light
more intense only increases the glare which makes vision
even worse!
We
perceive light that reflects off surfaces. Color and
texture on these surfaces impact greatly on the amount
and quality of lighting. Consider lighting when you
select colors and textures.
New
lamp designs offer excellent lighting solutions to specific
lighting problems. Halogen and fluorescent lamps are
compact, low maintenance and have excellent light and
color qualities.
Selecting
well engineered fixtures will reward you with great
performance. Fixtures should be selected for what they
will do to the light and the space as well as for style.
If
you have to see the light source of a fixture, make
sure it is soft so as not to detract your attention
from more important features.
Know
Your Rules:
Las Vegas bans non-shielded halogen bulbs
If you are among the many exhibitors
that travel around the country with your display, you
may not be aware of the recent - January 1, 2003 - ban
by the LVCVA on quartz, stem-type halogen lamps. Residue
left by bare hands can create hot spots which can cause
the bulbs to overheat and explode. Fixtures using either
a linear quartz bulb or a non-shielded halogen bulb
are banned. Sealed halogen lamps have been approved.
Always refer to your show manual for exacting regulations.
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