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Professional Lighting for Indian Education for All Film 2024-25 Project

Help me give my students the ultimate LED lighting for professional photo and video media use.

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  • $2,303 goal

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Incorporating professional LED lighting into the 2024-25 school-wide project focused on creating Virtual Reality (VR) content for the Indian Education For All curriculum can significantly enhance both the film and photo production quality. LED lighting offers several advantages that are crucial for producing high-quality VR experiences, which are immersive and educational.

Firstly, LED lights provide consistent, adjustable illumination that can be finely tuned to achieve the desired ambiance and tone for various scenes, whether re-enacting historical events or illustrating cultural narratives.

This is particularly important in VR environments, where the quality of light affects the realism and viewer immersion. The ability to adjust brightness and color temperature on the fly allows creators to simulate different times of day and lighting conditions, thereby enhancing the educational impact through a more authentic and engaging visual experience.

Secondly, LED lighting is known for its energy efficiency and low heat output. This makes it ideal for long shooting sessions typical in VR content production, where extensive lighting can otherwise lead to discomfort for both the crew and the actors. Lower heat generation also reduces the risk of overheating in enclosed studio spaces, ensuring a safer working environment.

Furthermore, the compact and versatile nature of LED lights means they can be easily integrated into various setups, from small indoor studios to outdoor locations. This versatility is essential in educational projects that may require filming in diverse and potentially remote locations to accurately represent Indian cultural and historical settings.

Overall, professional LED lighting is a strategic investment that not only elevates the technical quality of VR content but also enhances the educational experience by enabling more dynamic, realistic, and engaging storytelling.

Mrs. Akane
Grades 9-12
  • Alberton School
  • Alberton, MT
    • More than half of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 60 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
MC Pro 8 Light Kit • Shop.aputure.com $1,899.00 1 $1,899.00

Materials cost

$1,899.00

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$28.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,957.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$345.44

Total project goal

$2,302.92

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