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Comprehensive glossary of filmmaking terms, concepts, and techniques.

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Illumination placed behind the subject, separating them from the background and creating edge definition.

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

The strong contrast between light and shadow used as a primary expressive tool to create depth and drama.

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

A secondary light source placed opposite the key to soften shadows and control contrast ratio.

The head of the lighting department on a film set, responsible for executing the DP's lighting vision.

The primary and dominant light source in a scene, establishing the main direction and quality of illumination.

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

A portrait lighting pattern producing a small triangle of light on the shadow side of the face beneath the eye.

A light placed behind and slightly to the side of a subject to create a bright outline along their edges.

A dark outline of a subject seen against a brighter background, created when the subject is backlit and front illumination is absent or suppressed.

The foundational lighting setup using key, fill, and back light to illuminate a subject with dimensional depth.