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Ravi Menon

Ravi Menon

Photometrics, power budgeting, and spectrum analysis for LED and flash.

About

I test lights, modifiers, and meters in real apartments, studios, and offices. My field notes turn into recipes that respect breakers, budgets, and skin.

Core Beliefs

Measure first; constraints guide creativity and protect color.

Background

On a cramped apartment shoot, a client asked for "brighter." Two minutes later we'd tripped a 10A circuit and the fridge died. I pulled out a clamp meter, budgeted amperage, swapped one soft source for two efficient units, and mapped placement by lux. We finished brighter, cooler, and silent.

Perspective

I favor measured performance and spectral quality over brand aesthetics.

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