Yesterday was the unofficial beginning of the season at Hilton. I was really pumped to step foot in the building to see all the changes. I was at Hilton Madness and saw the lighting was dim until it was lit up for the scrimmage. During the Exhibition game, I was waiting for the lighting to come on, but nope, never came on. I'm usually all for changes to Hilton, but this change was not for the better. I think it really took away from the environment. I hope this was just an exhibition thing and not a permanent thing, but who knows. Anyone else think this as well or is it just me?
New Lighting in Hilton
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The new lighting is a huge improvement IMO. Looks more big-time.
I thought it was a lot harder to see from my seats. Not a huge fan and personally I don't care what it looks like on TV, I attend the games.
I thought it looked better on tv than in the past. Thought the new lighting made the court colors pop a little more
First, Hilton needed new lighting and people rejoiced when we heard we were getting it. Then we get the lights and people want the old lights again. Jeez some of you will never be happy.
I hope it doesn't end up like Carver Hawkeye - pitch black in the stands, which leads to no crowd involvement (well, that plus a poor product on the court)...Make it bright in the seats - keep the fans as part of the game!
In my opinion this will lead to our downfall, RIP Iowa State basketball. 
First, Hilton needed new lighting and people rejoiced when we heard we were getting it. Then we get the lights and people want the old lights again. Jeez some of you will never be happy.
You've been here for over a year. Why does this surprise you. We have a thread wondering why we built the SEZ for gods sake!
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From where I sit, front of the balcony, they are a major improvement.
Here is a side by side. Wasn't at the game, but it my opinion it looks alot better
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Why does a slightly dimmer lighting in the crowd lead to a bad atmosphere? You can't / don't cheer if you don't see the steps as well?
Just my two cents, but I think dimming the lights leads to a less involved crowd. I have no scientific backing. Hilton is a special place and I don't want to see it turn into "just another venue". I heard a lot of comments from people not liking it. Some of you sound more than okay with it, so I could be wrong. I'm hardly whining, just posting my opinion. I will deal with it either way.
I installed LED lights in an arena. The power savings is incredible. The AD is going to save a lot of money on utility costs. The ROI is so quick on a purchase like that - it is dumb to not do it.
I was thinking about this too. Like you I have no evidence if it's turn but if you sit in the dark you may feel less likely to act up because no one can see you that well. If you are in a lit up place you may feel out of place if you don't get up and cheer.
In the end, we are Iowa State fans. It would be stupid not to get up and cheer because the team feeds off our energy. If sitting in the dark makes you not want to cheer, don't buy tickets and let someone else who is going to cheer their butt off get them.
Hilton South lighting is pretty similar, and crowd and team seem to do pretty well down there.
Pics above look better. On TV, it looked like the parquet was almost pitch black other than the first couple of rows. Once we get 14,000 in there, it won't matter.
Being at the game in section 241 I didn't think it was too dark in the upper areas. Felt I could see the game better as well. Also don't think it will take at the crowd
