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Comprehensive glossary of filmmaking terms, concepts, and techniques.

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A specular highlight reflected in a subject's eye from a light source, giving the eyes depth and vitality on camera.

A brand of collapsible fabric softbox used in film and television lighting to diffuse and soften a hard light source.

Material or technique that scatters a light source, increasing its effective size and softening its shadows.

A technique combining two images on a single frame, either in-camera or in post-production, to create layered or superimposed visuals.

A brand of soft, low-heat fluorescent and LED lighting fixtures for film and television production.

A lens or filter technique that reduces image sharpness and spreads highlights, creating a dreamy, romantic quality.