The backlighting experiments - Blu-ray Forum

buckshot · 10-02-2007, 04:07 AM

i have been experimenting with backlighting my blu ray collection for the last week or so. the first attempts were bad. i tried using LED tap lights. they weren't very powerful, and so today i bought a different type of LED light. they're more powerful and in a bar as opposed to a round taplight. this is my first attempt at them. i will be getting another set of lights and messing with their placement as well as working to fix the light leaks so that just the blus are glowing. the lights are available it packs of 2 at costco for about $12.

(my photo of the lights wont load)

i love the eerie glow of the blu but once again this is my first attempt, i will post my other later until i get it right.

attempt 1:

gvortex7 · 10-02-2007, 04:08 AM

Get a life bro!

GasCat · 10-02-2007, 04:09 AM

Now that is what I would call being an enthusiast!

gvortex7 · 10-02-2007, 04:10 AM

Actually, I like the ambience it creates.

Redrox · 10-02-2007, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by gvortex7

Get a life bro!

Yup, it seems like some people just have too much free time

GasCat · 10-02-2007, 07:12 AM

I 'd like to see a mood ring that stays a constant blu color.

simcal · 10-02-2007, 07:34 AM

maybe you can use the acentic lighting. you can get theses from any pet store that deals with salt water fish. your whole room will glow blue, they give off a lot of heat though and will set you back a 100+

bdrex28 · 10-02-2007, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by buckshot

i have been experimenting with backlighting my blu ray collection for the last week or so. the first attempts were bad. i tried using LED tap lights. they weren't very powerful, and so today i bought a different type of LED light. they're more powerful and in a bar as opposed to a round taplight. this is my first attempt at them. i will be getting another set of lights and messing with their placement as well as working to fix the light leaks so that just the blus are glowing. the lights are available it packs of 2 at costco for about $12.

(my photo of the lights wont load)

i love the eerie glow of the blu but once again this is my first attempt, i will post my other later until i get it right.

attempt 1:

I think it's pretty damn cool and a good idea. Especially for backlighting in a room and it also enhances the cabinet.

Good stuff.

pro-bassoonist · 10-02-2007, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gvortex7

Get a life bro!

Actually, I think that what he is trying to achieve is quite neat.

Pro-B

stewiems · 10-02-2007, 08:43 AM

Interesting enough....a bit weird but hey we need people like you to win this format war..lol

buckshot · 10-02-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by gvortex7

Get a life bro!

i know i need a life. i should go by a 106" screen and constantly brag about it so i'm cool like you

. just kidding man, ok maybe i'm a bit jealous of that. i am a bit of a dork during the week. it sucks having a job, i can't do anything except friday and saturday. so i get cabin fever a bit(not to be confused with the movie cabin fever). but hey. at least i'm not playing WOW.

no offense to the elves that may be on here.

gvortex7 · 10-02-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by buckshot

i know i need a life. i should go by a 106" screen and constantly brag about it so i'm cool like you

. just kidding man, ok maybe i'm a bit jealous of that. i am a bit of a dork during the week. it sucks having a job, i can't do anything except friday and saturday. so i get cabin fever a bit(not to be confused with the movie cabin fever). but hey. at least i'm not playing WOW.

no offense to the elves that may be on here.

Still upset about that comment of mine regarding the screen? I didn't think it would be so traumatic to you. Ahhhhhh......

GreenMotion · 10-02-2007, 11:33 AM

You guys should check out the "dioder" LEDs from IKEA. You'll get 4 dioder sticks that can cycle thru several colors, and blue is definitely one of those colors. One of my friends has a set like that, and it looks awesome.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20119418

SS316SRV · 10-02-2007, 12:00 PM

A shrine to blu... well have fun with that. A lot of work for a wow factor that can be accomplised with pq and aq. Like I said though, have fun with that.

buckshot · 10-03-2007, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by gvortex7

Still upset about that comment of mine regarding the screen? I didn't think it would be so traumatic to you. Ahhhhhh......

i said i was joking. i guess you must hear that a lot though.

come on i'm just messin with you. anyway. here is my second attempt. unfortunately i was using bent newspaper to keep the light behind the blu rays. and the purpose of this (yes it has a purpose) is so that i don't have to turn on the lights to see what movies i have and decide what to watch. nothing ruins movie night like "hold everyone, close your eyes for a second. OH MY GOD MY EYES THE LIGHT IT BURNS MY EYES" the clear cases mean you can read the names on the case sides when the light shines through.

here is the LED thingy.

and here is my second attempt.

it looks better in real person. stupid webcam. i have one last thing to try.

tron3 · 10-03-2007, 02:40 AM

Buck,

Glad to see someone finally took my suggestion serious.

Second attempt was much better. To really get the effect, one must back light the viewable blu portion as you did, or light the whole thing from underneath.

I bow to your blu-ness.

Lord_Stewie · 10-03-2007, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by gvortex7

Get a life bro!

lol. do you have to be mean?

daisuke149 · 10-03-2007, 03:00 AM

hehe nice man

my backlighting will consist of mostly blacklights. So far i think it should look good hopefully it will or 4 blacklights will be wasted

GasCat · 10-03-2007, 03:59 AM

Brilliant!!!! ...lighting that is

What I want to see is the Halloween costume you've been working on this year.

(PS actually that looks kinda cool. )

lch · 10-03-2007, 04:19 AM

led not powerful enough.
get a long flourescent tube and wrap with blue tint sheet should get better effect.

10-02-2007, 04:07 AM	#1
buckshot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Location:san die ego Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	The backlighting experiments i have been experimenting with backlighting my blu ray collection for the last week or so. the first attempts were bad. i tried using LED tap lights. they weren't very powerful, and so today i bought a different type of LED light. they're more powerful and in a bar as opposed to a round taplight. this is my first attempt at them. i will be getting another set of lights and messing with their placement as well as working to fix the light leaks so that just the blus are glowing. the lights are available it packs of 2 at costco for about $12. (my photo of the lights wont load) i love the eerie glow of the blu but once again this is my first attempt, i will post my other later until i get it right. attempt 1:

10-02-2007, 08:43 AM	#10
stewiems Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Dallas, TX	hehehe Interesting enough....a bit weird but hey we need people like you to win this format war..lol

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10-02-2007, 04:08 AM	#2
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	Get a life bro!

10-02-2007, 04:09 AM	#3
GasCat Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Now that is what I would call being an enthusiast!

10-02-2007, 04:10 AM	#4
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	Actually, I like the ambience it creates.

10-02-2007, 07:12 AM	#6
GasCat Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	I 'd like to see a mood ring that stays a constant blu color.

10-02-2007, 07:34 AM	#7
simcal Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:El Cajon Home Theater Gallery:35 Blu-ray collection:499	maybe you can use the acentic lighting. you can get theses from any pet store that deals with salt water fish. your whole room will glow blue, they give off a lot of heat though and will set you back a 100+

10-02-2007, 11:33 AM	#13
GreenMotion Special Member Member since:Apr 2007 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:1064 Trading Score:10	You guys should check out the "dioder" LEDs from IKEA. You'll get 4 dioder sticks that can cycle thru several colors, and blue is definitely one of those colors. One of my friends has a set like that, and it looks awesome. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20119418

10-02-2007, 12:00 PM	#14
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	A shrine to blu... well have fun with that. A lot of work for a wow factor that can be accomplised with pq and aq. Like I said though, have fun with that.

10-03-2007, 02:40 AM	#16
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	Buck, Glad to see someone finally took my suggestion serious. Second attempt was much better. To really get the effect, one must back light the viewable blu portion as you did, or light the whole thing from underneath. I bow to your blu-ness.

10-03-2007, 03:00 AM	#18
daisuke149 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	hehe nice man my backlighting will consist of mostly blacklights. So far i think it should look good hopefully it will or 4 blacklights will be wasted

10-03-2007, 03:59 AM	#19
GasCat Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Brilliant!!!! ...lighting that is What I want to see is the Halloween costume you've been working on this year. (PS actually that looks kinda cool. )

10-03-2007, 04:19 AM	#20
lch Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:813 Blu-ray reviews:1	led not powerful enough. get a long flourescent tube and wrap with blue tint sheet should get better effect.

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