lichtscenarios

Lichtscenarios, also referred to as Lichtszenarien in German, is a concept used in lighting design and visualization to describe predefined sequences of light states that reproduce specific visual conditions. A Lichtscenarios specification defines the combination of light sources, intensities, color temperatures, directions, and temporal transitions that together create a chosen mood, scene, or functional environment.

Term and usage: The term is common in German-language practice and literature, where "Licht" means light and "Szenarien" means scenarios. In English, the concept is described as lighting scenarios or lighting sequences. The approach has grown with programmable lighting controls and visualization tools.

Components and workflow: Lichtscenarios consists of cues arranged on a timeline, each defined by parameters such as luminance, color temperature, color rendering, spatial distribution, and fade times. Data are stored in libraries and integrated with lighting consoles, DMX networks, and visualization engines.

Applications: In architecture and interior design, Lichtscenarios convey daylight conditions and mood in concept visuals; in theater, film, and virtual production they plan cueing and lighting sequences; in game design they support dynamic lighting studies.

Advantages and challenges: Lichtscenarios support repeatable design exploration, energy analysis, and user experience testing. They can be complex to manage for large environments, requiring accurate measurements, calibration, and robust control systems; consistency across scenes is essential for believable results.

See also: daylight simulation, lighting design, lighting control systems, scene management, cueing.