# Visual Environment Meters The 'Illuminati' Light & Color Meter is for Filmmakers and Photographers By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-meter References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/smartphone-light-and-colour-meter-20-04-2017/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2047123342/illuminati-wireless-light-and-color-meter-for-your) The 'Illuminati' Light & Color Meter is an ideal piece of equipment for photographers and filmmakers alike who are looking for an effective way to keep track of their recording environment. The device sports a compact frame that has been made possible by removing all the unnecessary components that are traditionally found in [light meters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litur). This enables the meter to be stored in your pocket with ease, affixed onto your belt or placed on a piece of set equipment thanks to the [magnetic backing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma5r) it boasts. The 'Illuminati' Light & Color Meter sends the readings to your smartphone to let you adjust the [lighting and various other components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkpro-series) for your shoot to match how you want the recording to appear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact Light Meters:** Opportunity for developing smaller, more portable light meter devices without sacrificing functionality. - **Wireless Connectivity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating light meters that wirelessly sync with smartphones or other devices for convenient data management. - **Integrated Color Metering:** Potential for integrating color metering capabilities into light meters for more comprehensive data collection and analysis. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Creating light meters tailored specifically to the needs of photographers for accurate and efficient lighting adjustments. - **Film Production:** Developing light meters that cater to the unique lighting requirements of filmmakers for optimized video recording. - **Technology and Gadgets:** Opportunity to explore advancements in light meter technology, such as compact designs and wireless connectivity, to meet the demands of various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Lighting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-fill-light.md) - [Customizable Color Photography Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-light.md) - [Triple-Camera Video Rigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ulanzi-urig-light.md) - [Color-Matching Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nix-mini-color-sensor.md) - [Photography-Ready Smartphone Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-prolight-kit.md) - [Dual-Color Photography Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-camera-lights.md) - [Collapsible Pro-Grade Photography Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lolito-softlight.md) - [AI-Powered Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isteady-m7.md) - [Portable Multispectral Imaging Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaging-tool.md)