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GrafiLite

chriscollier — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:35:14 +0000

Why viewing conditions matter
Assessing a print under artificial light and in the wrong ambient conditions can cause you to see the colours in the image incorrectly. Illumination temperature (°k) and quality (CRI) affect the actual colour you see. This can range from a neutral grey or skin tone looking warmer or cooler under different lighting, to a pair of colours appearing identical under one illumination and considerably different to each other under another.

This phenomenon is known as metamerism. Even in everyday life we can see the problems metamerism causes; for example, a pair of items appearing to match under shop lighting, but not when viewed in daylight. Daylight is evenly balanced across the visual spectrum, meaning it has equal levels of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet ‘energy’. Artificial light does not have this; therefore colours are rendered more accurately in daylight.

How GrafiLite can help
Working near a window during daylight hours is one way to make sure you are assessing colours in the appropriate light. But what happens when it gets dark? Your source of natural light is gone, and once again you are faced with potential inaccuracy and inconsistency of colour. GrafiLite provides a convenient, portable source of simulated daylight, meaning you can benefit from daylight conditions anywhere at any time.

Remember, it is not just lighting conditions that can affect the appearance of colours; surrounding colours can affect your judgement too. With this in mind, the GrafiLite has been designed with a non-distractive, neutral grey lamp surround. Each GrafiLite is also supplied with a neutral viewing mat, providing a surface which will not affect the appearance of colours – meaning the colour of your desktop will not prejudice image assessment.

About OTT-Lite
GrafiLite is powered by OTT-Lite technology, developed through the pioneering research of Dr. John Nash Ott. Ott developed the first OTT-Lite product whilst filming the series The Secrets of Life for the Walt Disney Company, who went on to utilise his expertise when producing the animated masterpiece Cinderella.

A specially formulated blend of rare earth phosphors is used to create unique OTT-Lite illumination, which looks and feels like natural daylight. Now it is possible to see with superior quality without the intense heat, excessive glare and harsh distortion of standard lighting.

Full product specification for GrafiLite
View prints and colour swatches in natural light, indoors, day or night, with the GrafiLite. Colour appearance becomes distorted under standard home and office lighting and surrounding colours will bias your colour perception. The GrafiLite allows you to assess colour differences accurately and clearly.

The GrafiLite combines powerful, energy efficient simulated natural lighting with a neutral mid-grey space-saving lamp unit and viewing mat. Suitable for viewing proofs, prints or colour swatches, the GrafiLite is ideal for photographers, designers or anyone concerned with colour accuracy.

GrafiLite Tip
Although GrafiLite tubes are rated for up to 10,000 hours, illumination quality will deteriorate with use (from either continuous or intermittent usage). As with any professional viewing lamp, for optimum illumination quality, tubes should be replaced on an annual basis. We recommend adding a spare tube to your order.

Features:
• Specially formulated natural lighting – see details clearly and assess colour differences accurately
• Powerful and portable with space-saving design
• Neutral, mid-grey viewing unit and mat for unbiased viewing
• Optimum 2000 Lux illumination brightness
• Energy efficient natural light simulation tube

Includes:
• 230V GrafiLite Lamp with 13W TrueColor Technology Tube
• Neutral viewing mat

Download:
GrafiLite Brochure PDF

GrafiLite – Twin Pack

chriscollier — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:35:01 +0000

GrafiLite – Twin Pack – Desktop daylight simulation
View prints in natural daylight indoors with the GrafiLite – Twin Pack. Standard studio lighting can be harsh and over-bright, distorting the appearance of your prints. Using OTT-LITE Technology, the GrafiLite simulates natural light, allowing you to view prints clearly and assess colour differences accurately.

The GrafiLite Twin Pack features two GrafiLite lamps and a double-sized neutral viewing mat, designed for accurate lamp positioning with optimum light coverage. This provides powerful, energy efficient lighting for viewing proofs or prints up to A3 size. For extra versatility, the Twin Pack also includes two single mats, giving you the flexibility to use one or both lights as convenient. An excellent accessory for photographers, designers or anyone concerned with colour accuracy.

GrafiLite e Tip
Although GrafiLite tubes are rated for up to 10,000 hours, illumination quality will deteriorate with use (from either continuous or intermittent usage). As with any professional viewing lamp, for optimum illumination quality, tubes should be replaced on an annual basis. We recommend adding a spare tube to your order (see options). Please do not attempt to use any other model of bulb in the GrafiLite as this may damage the unit or impair its operation.

Features:
• Specially formulated natural lighting – see details clearly and assess colour differences accurately
• Powerful and portable with space-saving design
• Neutral viewing mat for no distractions
• Optimum 27cm distance from light source to mat
• Energy efficient OTT-LIYR tube rated to last up to 10000 hours

Includes:
• 2 x 230V GrafiLite Lamps with 13W OTT-LITE TrueColor Tube
• 1 x Double-size neutral viewing mat
• 2 x A4 neutral viewing mats

Download:
GrafiLite – Twin Pack Brochure PDF

GrafiLite Mode

chriscollier — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:34:46 +0000

GrafiLite Mode – A stylish source of natural lighting
Assess colour in the accuracy of natural light with the GrafiLite Mode. Colour appearance can become distorted under artificial home or office lighting, and surrounding colours may bias your colour perception. The GrafiLite Mode produces high-definition simulated natural light, allowing you to assess colour differences accurately and clearly, day or night.

Ideal for photographers, designers or anyone concerned with colour accuracy, the GrafiLite Mode illuminates an oversize A3 area, making it suitable for larger proofs as well as photographic prints. Its modern design makes it a stylish addition to any studio, or even a home environment for use as a reading lamp or for craft work. Each GrafiLite Mode comes with a neutral mat to avoid distraction from surrounding colours.

GrafiLite Tip
Although GrafiLite Mode tubes are rated for up to 10,000 hours, illumination quality will deteriorate with use (from either continuous or intermittent usage). As with any professional viewing lamp, for optimum illumination quality, tubes should be replaced on an annual basis. We recommend adding a spare tube to your order (see options). Please do not attempt to use any other model of bulb in the GrafiLite Mode as this may damage the unit or impair its operation.

Features:
• Specially formulated natural lighting – see details clearly and assess colour differences accurately
• Stylish modern design
• Neutral, mid-grey oversize A3 viewing mat for unbiased viewing
• Energy efficient natural light simulation tube

Dimensions:
• 62 x 54 x 19cm
• Viewing mat: 48 x 32cm

Includes:
• 230V GrafiLite Lamp with 13W TrueColor Technology Tube
• Neutral viewing mat

Download:
GrafiLite Mode Brochure PDF

GrafiLite Accessories

chriscollier — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:31:23 +0000

GrafiLite – Replacement mat
These A4 neutral grey viewing mats are designed for use with the GrafiLite daylight viewing lamp. By assessing colour differences against a neutral background such as this, you are far less likely to be ‘distracted’ by background colours, meaning your perception is more accurate. Purchase as a replacement for a lost or damaged mat, or to use alongside your existing A4 mat to view larger prints with the GrafiLite.
GrafiLite Mode – Replacement mat
These oversize A3 neutral grey viewing mats are designed for use with the GrafiLite daylight viewing lamp. By assessing colour differences against a neutral background such as this, you are far less likely to be ‘distracted’ by background colours, meaning your perception is more accurate. Ideal as a replacement for a lost or damaged mat or as a spare. Measures 48 x 32cm.
GrafiLite – Double size mat
These double-sized (A3) neutral grey viewing mats are designed for viewing larger prints with two GrafiLite daylight viewing lamps. By assessing colour differences against a neutral background such as this, you are far less likely to be ‘distracted’ by background colours, meaning your perception is more accurate. Measures 44 x 31cm.
GrafiLite – Spare Bulb
This pack contains one spare tube for the GrafiLite. These energy efficient simulated natural light tubes are specially developed for the GrafiLite lamp holder. Although GrafiLite tubes are rated for up to 10,000 hours, illumination quality will deteriorate with use (from either regular or intermittent usage). As with any professional viewing lamp, for consistent illumination quality, tubes should be replaced on an annual basis.
GrafiLite Mode – Spare Bulb
This pack contains one spare tube for the GrafiLite Mode. These energy efficient simulated natural light tubes are specially developed for the GrafiLite Mode lamp holder. Although GrafiLite Mode tubes are rated for up to 10,000 hours, illumination quality will deteriorate with use (from either regular or intermittent usage). As with any professional viewing lamp, for consistent illumination quality, tubes should be replaced on an annual basis.