The Unstoppable Influence of the Green Bankers Lamp - Video Essay
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That's right, this iconic green relic has a name. The bankers lamp. No doubt you've seen this elegant light-piece on a desk in a blockbuster movie or thrilling TV show, but WHERE did it come from? HOW has it's unstoppable influence spread so far, and WHAT does it say about our human psyche? I've done the research, and I'm here to shed some light on the green bankers lamp.
AWESOME PEOPLE WHO HELPED
Andrew Flannery - For inspiring this video project and doing a large bulk of the research. (This guy literally wrote a whole essay about the lamp, and his passion for this lamp was infectious!)
@kalebherington - For the EPIC illustration of Harrison D. McFaddin
@TheArnyEh - For giving me permission to use an edit of his face as a stand-in for Charles Inness- Brown
WHERE TO GET YOUR OWN BANKERS LAMP
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - The Creation of the Banker's Lamp
2:40 - The Phenomenon of the Banker's Lamp
5:09 - The Fall of the Banker's Lamp
6:59 - The Aftermath of the Banker's Lamp
8:22 - BONUS - What the Banker's Lamp says about us as people
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
In this video, join Skip as he delves into the creation, history, tragic fall and historic influence of the green bankers lamp. He interviews Andrew Flannery, a history buff and enthusiast about this lamp, and has compiled his research into this well-written, and entertaining video.
SOURCES & RESOURCES
- Bleier, B. (n.d.). *History of Bellova and Emeralite lamps*. Emeralite. Retrieved March 9, 2024, from emeralite.com/history/
- Sean. (2023, February 22). *The Fascinating History of the original Bankers Lamp*. The Bankers Lamp. thebankerslamp.com/history-or...
- Moawad, H., MD. (2020, November 14). Green Light therapy and migraines: Will research translate to Real-World Use? *Neurology Live*. www.neurologylive.com/view/gr...
- Emeralite. (2023, May 13). *Memorabilia*. emeralite.com/memorabilia/
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Straight Out Cold - Noir Et Blanc Vie
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I deadass thought I clicked onto a video by a channel with 80k+ subs and a 100k views on this video. I only then realized this man has only 465 subs halfway through. Make that 496, because I loved hearing about bank lamps
You're too kind!! 😄 I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! I've been trying to refine my creative process, and I want to be proud and impressed by everything I make. You're incredible SanZLady!
@@CreatorsGuildhall Make that 533 😉
@@pizzasteve5825 Thank you for joining the guildhall!!! 🥹
565 now, nay 566.
@@SumitRana-life314 Thanks for joining Sumit!!!!
The practical benefit of the banker's lamp is that the green shade dims the light a whole bunch. You have this very very bright white light on your work, but thanks to the green shade that light is not stabbing your eyes with the fury of a thousand suns. It doesn't reduce your stress from baseline, but it sure as hell keeps you from screaming "AGH, MY EYES" whenever you turn it on.
Very well put! I had considered getting a bankers lamp to study as I put this video together, and I should have! I missed talking about the practical application in this video, and it could have made a fun little segment.
Any lamp that keeps my eyes from agony is a good lamp. (And it looks elegant? No brainer.) - Skip
Proud owner of a Banker's Lamp! Can confirm it makes you 100% less stressed and even canonically more attractive.
Harrison D McFadden's plan all along was to make himself "that one attractive lamp inventor."
Thanks for making the killer image of McFadden Kaleb! You're a real one! - Skip
Proud green bankers lamp owner 🙏🙏 great video dude, keep at it!!
You're a legend! I will for sure 😁
I'VE ALWAYS LOVED THESE THINGS!
They's so cool, right??? Such a beautiful mix of style and elegance! Thanks for watching! 😊 - Skip
The day I found a bankers lamp at officemax was the day my life changed. It was the catalyst that brought me out of the dark. My original desk didn't have enough space for the lamp. So I got a new desk. The new desk was too big for the old spot, so I rearranged my entire office. Rearranging my entire office caused a chain of smaller shifts in how I worked. Changes in how I worked made me more productive. Being more productive brought me solace. Basically this lamp cured my depression.
What a shift a simple lamp could have on your life! It was cool to dig into the history of the lamp, but now you have me curious about how it's practically changed people's lives.
I'm so happy I could hear your story makecowsnotwar! This lamp truly is such a fascinating creation! - Skip
This was better made than most video essays out there.
I greatly appreciate your inclusion of a works cited page at the start.
The delivery of this video is analogous to the refined, yet mundane vibes of the lamp itself.
Your vocabulary is exquisite! I tried my best to build the whole video around the time period and "vibe" the lamp gives off. Jazz was an inspiration for me, and it was a no brainer to pair it with this lamp.
Thanks so much for watching! - Skip
This is a sign I need to finally buy one of these
DO IT! They're such a fantastic and artful piece of furniture!
I spotted the thumbnail for this as I clicked on a different video and I was so excited that I was able to find it again to actually watch it! We actually had one of these lamps on the set of one of the plays we did last season at my theater. Such a fun topic for a video!
That's so cool that you had one in your play! I've seen a couple in antique stores, but never actually out in the wild. I'm so glad you came back to watch! You're such a legend. 😄 - Skip
So interesting! Thank you for shedding light on the banker's lamp. This video is mom appoved.
LET'S GOOOO!! This is the highest compliment!
great video man. you earned my subscription!
Thank you 🥺
dude i've always loved and wanted a banker's lamp!! the history just makes me want one more. fantastic work :)
You definitely should get one!! They're such a cool furniture accent. They make any desk look better.
Thanks so much for watching! 😄 - Skip
I cannot express my surprise when I saw that this channel was so small, this feels like an almost professional grade video essay! Bravo my friend, and you've earned yet another subscriber :D
In a more on-topic vein, my mom used to have one of these when I was a kid, it was truly nostalgic seeing it pop up in my feed again. I still remember the little ball on the end of the pullchain that eventually went missing after so much use lol
Anyway, you seriously have a talent for this stuff... Keep up the great work!
Aw dude, you're too kind! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! It was such a blast for me to research and put together. Comments like yours are exactly why I love to push myself while making videos. Connecting with people on the things that they love is so fulfilling to me!
YOU seriously have a talent for making people feel special with your comments! My day has been made. I'm going to work to make my next video even better! 😄
@@CreatorsGuildhall Haha thank you, I try my best. These kinds of videos are the perfect thing for my ADHD brain. Random topics of mixed relevancy that have really interesting historical context. Once finals are over (and if my squirrel brain remembers) I hope to get to watching the rest of your vids!
@@pizzasteve5825 I'm totally the same. I love to delve into interesting topics and come back to everyone with the morsels I've found. Best of luck on finals! You'll crush them. 😁
@@CreatorsGuildhall Thanks man :)
I had never noticed the prevalence of these lamps until this video.
It's like when you drive a car, and you suddenly start noticing all the other people that have your car! It's been so cool to see where this lamp pops up! - Skip
Wonderfully put togethor video that was thoroughly enjoyable for the 10 minute run time. Felt like I stepped into a history class. Thoughtful music choice and beautiful visuals
I'm honored king Bradente! It was such a blast to look around for music and footage. I feel like it all came together so well!
I loved this so much right off the bat. Good luck with youtube you have the perfect voice for it!! Short and fun video essays like this should get you far!!!
Yesss! I put a lot of work into planning a fun and catchy intro, and I'm happy you enjoyed all the way through!! CZcams is such a fun little passion project for me, and I'd love for my deep dives to gain some traction. You're a legend, and thanks for commenting. ☺️ - Skip
I don't have anything to add really, but I thought this was a really well done and fun video, especially for small channel, and I know youtube's algorithm likes comments so I'd thought I'd leave one here :>
Awww Wyrm, you're such a legend! I'm so happy you enjoyed it and thanks for going out of your way to comment!!! 🥹
I seriously love these lamps. I don't understand how a video so specifically catered to my interests could be suggested to me.
The lamps are fascinating right??? I hope you enjoyed!!
(Yeah, the CZcams algorithm is freaky with how good it is at suggesting content sometimes.)
Charles Inness-Brown approves of this video. He also thinks it is a very well made video and wants to say good job
LOL! Thank you so much Charles Inness-Brown 🤩 - Skip
Heck yeah. Subbed.
Norm, you're such a legend!! Thanks for watching and enjoying!! - Skip
i have one on my desk!
Oh let's go!! I'd love to get my hands on one! - Skip
This is a masterpiece. A true work of art. Well done! Subscribed ✅️
You're way too kind!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 🥹 - Skip
i LOVE that lamp!
10 / 11 lamp
ME TOO! It has such a fantastic design! - Skip
The ideal youtube vidéo
This may actually be the best praise I've ever been given online. Thank you for this! - Skip
Bro sounds like matt patt
Hello Internet
My grandpa had one!
Your grandpa was BASED
12th
LOL
This is actually such a niche thing I'm actually interested in lol Wild how it was recommended to me at random
I actually have a notepad of random instances of banker lamps I've found in movies or video games and then how weird I find it that I've literally never seen one IRL but they're so ubiquitous in fiction.
Although I don't own one, I did paint my bedroom green because of the whole green light stress relief theory 😅
Anyway, this video was very interesting to me. Although I knew about the green glass being replaced with brass, I never knew anything about Moravia or the war affecting production. Thank you for making this video, fr. 🤗💚🩵💚
I actually did have one in my room when I was younger!
That's so cool! Yeah, after I was inspired I started searching high and low. I've got a handful to add to your list of appearances in video games: Dead by Daylight (Raccoon City PD), 7 days to die and Spiderman PS4 were some that I noticed just in casual gameplay. It's like a little treat for me to find them now!
Thanks for watching and enjoying! 😊
@@CreatorsGuildhall lol those are great additions. From my list I have:
Whiplash - around the 9:25 mark
Psychonauts 2, Penumbra: Black Plague, We Happy Few, and plenty are seen in
LA Noire (there's more to the list but they're from pretty obscure games). It's like an easter egg thing for me too lololol
@@citrus_sweet Oooo I had no idea the lamp appears in those games! It would be so cool to see a full list of appearances. There's a pretty good list of film & TV appearances on the bankerslamp. com website, but I could only find a few lists online for games.
Easter Egg is the perfect way to describe it!