LED light bulbs are the future. They're better for the environment and the pocket book. But for some people, certain LEDs lights — particularly holiday lights—are also a problem. They flicker in a way that causes headaches, nausea and other discomfort. Today, we visit the "Flicker Queen" to learn why LEDs flicker — and what you can do about it.Wondering about other quirks of lighting and engineering? Email us at shortwave@npr.org – we might cover it on a future episode!
IMHO restraint is key with light displays. Make it lightweight and pretty, think minimalist and I am on board. Big plastic snowmen and Santas can fuck right off.
Generally speaking, yes. But if someone goes through the effort to put that crap up, good on them.
I live in an area where people put up pretty terrible looking homemade displays. If they went through the trouble to make it, I’m going to find something to appreciate.
I have no real artistic skill but I’m good at software.
What if I just string up an ungodly amount of LEDs and fire up some array effects?
DO IT