cross-light
Light from sides
Cross-light is illumination coming from multiple directions, creating complex shadows and highlighting texture.
In photography and film, cross-lighting reveals surface detail and dimension: The cross-light emphasized every wrinkle in his face.
Painters use the term similarly for light that falls across a subject from opposing angles.
Light source behind subject
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
- contrastNotable difference between things
- shadowLight blocked by object
- highlightMost notable part
exposure · kicker · separation · studio · portrait · cinematography · chiaroscuro · dramatic
Concentrated illumination source
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- washClean using liquid
- followspotAimed stage light
- footlightsLamps at stage edge
scrim · dramatic effect · mood · atmosphere · dimmer · cue · design · rigging
Guiding light source
- signalMessage-conveying cue
- markerSomething that signals location
- bearingPosture or orientation
- intersectionPoint where paths meet
waypoint · guidance · orientation · reference point · triangulation · sighting · landmark
backlighting
Light source behind subject
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
- contrastNotable difference between things
- shadowLight blocked by object
highlight · exposure · kicker · separation · studio · portrait · cinematography · chiaroscuro · dramatic · depth
spotlight
Concentrated illumination source
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- washClean using liquid
- followspotAimed stage light
footlights · scrim · dramatic effect · mood · atmosphere · dimmer · cue · design · rigging · color temperature
beacon
Guiding light source
intersection · waypoint · guidance · orientation · reference point · triangulation · sighting · landmark
cross-lightfront light
Forward-facing lamp
flat lighting · flat light · backlight · backlighting · fill light
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