In this case, lighting is attached to the display's poles overhead. Many shows only allow exhibitors 300 to 500 watts of electric power to illuminate their booth. Any light is better than no light, but 500 watts will barely do the job. It is important that you and your neighbors take these limits seriously or your lights may be out more than they are on. Lighting experts agree that additional power that can be purchased in more modern facilities is worth the expense.
Most experts caution that considering watts alone can be misleading.
Halogen bulbs yield better color rendition and less heat. More information on this topic will be discussed in Part II next month. Know your lighting needs Your lighting needs fall into many categories, so it is important to be able to articulate your needs to a lighting vendor. This is a huge consideration. An artist trying to illuminate 500 pieces of jewelry in cases has a different lighting objective than one trying to effectively light only eight to ten pieces.