Ross Lowell

[Bill Pierce]

Ross Lowell changed the way movies, especially location movies, are lit with his range of relatively small Lowel-Lights. I think it was Tom Stern when he was Director of Photography on a Clint Eastwood movie that said he used have a truck with a few big spotlights but now he had the same truck filled with a lots of little Lowel-Lights. Their versatility, portability and affordability certainly made them one of the leading choices for still photographers who wanted to work with continuous light. I’ve added to my collection, but the first Lowell units I bought 40 years ago are still going strong and getting used regularly. More important, Ross Lowell was a good and talented man who was generous with his knowledge to all that were around him. Not bad for a man who was a big deal in his profession.

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[Cascadilla]

I used Lowell Tota Lights for years, and have gone through a mile or two of gaffer tape. Ross Lowell certainly changed the way photographers and cinematographers worked for the better and he will be missed.

 

[charjohncarter]

These early pioneers in photographic special accessories should be honored; we all enjoy their niche ideas.

 

[pluton]

Lowell made the lightest weight, most efficient (lumens per watt) tungsten lighting units. I just today used a Lowell DP light (1000W) with its accessory dichroic blue filter on a video job.
By the way, the original silver 'Gaffer Tape' as invented by Lowell is a thicker, tougher tape than is commonly sold as gaffer tape these days. It is reputed to adhere better in lower temperatures.

 

[Bill Clark]

Short bio on wiki:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Lowell

As my photography took me to various locations with set ups and tear downs needed to be done rather quickly, I opted for portable battery flashes. I never used Lowell lights although they intrigued me when looking at them in the B & H catalog on lighting.

Interesting:

From 1972 he taught stage lighting at New York University and various professional seminars, and in 1992 he wrote a book about lighting,

All of the inspiring photographers I met who elevated the craft to art were always willing to share and help people with their photography journey. It was a great industry back then. My coach and mentor was always ready and willing to help me.

Smiles!

 

[Ko.Fe.]

Photography, movies and television. Lowell is well know in the broadcast industry.