UNDERSTAND THE SCIENCE OF LIGHT & COLOR

Discover how light interacts with objects and influences the colors we see. Explore spectral reflectance, absorption, transmission, and human color perception to understand why the same object can look different under different light sources.

MASTER PROFESSIONAL COLOR METRICS

Learn how to interpret CRI, R1–R15, TLCI, and IES TM-30. Understand what these measurements reveal about color fidelity, saturation, and the quality of a light source.

DEVELOP YOUR TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Explore Spectral Power Distribution (SPD), learn how color rendering is calculated, and understand professional measurement tools such as spectroradiometers. Build the knowledge to evaluate lighting sources with confidence.

Understand What Makes Light Render Color Accurately

Understand how light affects color and why different fixtures can produce different color results. Learn to interpret CRI, R1–R15, TLCI, IES TM-30, and Spectral Power Distribution (SPD). Discover how professional color measurement works and develop the skills to evaluate lighting quality with confidence. Build your technical knowledge and make smarter lighting decisions.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

George Ivanenko George Ivanenko is a professional lighting designer and educator with extensive hands-on experience in the live event and entertainment industry. Throughout his career, he has worked with professional lighting equipment, programming consoles, and complex lighting productions. His approach to teaching is built on real-world experience, technical knowledge, and practical skills. George believes that the best way to learn lighting is to understand how it works in practice — not just memorize theory. His goal is to make professional lighting education accessible and help the next generation of lighting professionals grow with confidence.

Curriculum

4 Chapters · 23 Lessons

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      WHAT IS COLOR RENDERING?

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      INTRODUCTION TO CRI (COLOR RENDERING INDEX)

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      UNDERSTANDING THE CRI SCALE

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      CCT VS. CRI: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?

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      WHY COLOR RENDERING MATTERS IN LIGHTING

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      HOW LIGHT INTERACTS WITH OBJECTS

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      REFLECTION, ABSORPTION & TRANSMISSION

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      SPECTRAL REFLECTANCE

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      HOW MISSING WAVELENGTHS AFFECT COLOR

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      HOW THE HUMAN EYE PERCEIVES COLOR

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      HUE, SATURATION & BRIGHTNESS

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      METAMERISM AND COLOR PERCEPTION

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      HOW CRI IS CALCULATED

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      UNDERSTANDING R1–R8

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      UNDERSTANDING R9–R15

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      WHY R9 IS IMPORTANT

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      CRI LIMITATIONS

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      INTRODUCTION TO TLCI

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      UNDERSTANDING IES TM-30

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      TM-30: RF, RG & COLOR VECTOR GRAPHIC

    9. (Included in full purchase)

      SPECTRAL POWER DISTRIBUTION (SPD)

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      SPECTRORADIOMETERS & LIGHT MEASUREMENT

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      FINAL QUIZ

WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING

Real feedback from lighting professionals who are developing their knowledge and skills through George Ivanenko Institute.

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The course explains complex lighting concepts in a clear and structured way. I finally understand how different lighting measurements work and why they matter.
Jessica L.

Lighting Technician

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I especially appreciated the technical explanations and real-world relevance. This course helped me better understand color rendering and evaluate lighting fixtures.
Alex T.

Lighting Designer

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A great introduction to the science behind light and color. The information is practical, detailed, and useful for anyone working in the lighting industry.
Daniel W.

Lighting Programmer

READY TO UNDERSTAND LIGHT ON A DEEPER LEVEL?

Take your lighting knowledge further. Learn how light affects color, explore professional measurement standards, and gain the technical confidence to make informed decisions. Enroll today and start learning with George Ivanenko Institute.

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