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Fill light
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a supplementary light used in photography, videography, and filmmaking to reduce shadows or fill in areas that are poorly lit
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
fill lights
What is "fill light"?
Fill light is a lighting technique used in photography and film to reduce shadows and balance the overall exposure of a scene. It is typically used in conjunction with a key light, which provides the main illumination and creates primary shadows. The fill light is placed at a lower intensity and often positioned opposite the key light to soften the shadows and bring out details in the darker areas of the subject. This technique helps to create a more evenly lit image and reduce the contrast between light and shadow.
