fill light
Secondary illumination source
Fill light is supplementary illumination used in photography, film, and video to soften or eliminate shadows created by the main light source.
It's typically positioned opposite the key light and set at lower intensity, reducing contrast without overpowering the primary lighting scheme.
The cinematographer added fill light to reveal more detail in the actor's shadowed face.
In three-point lighting setups, fill light works alongside key light and backlight to create balanced, professional-looking images.
- reflectorLight-redirecting surface
- diffusionPassive molecular spreading
- softboxStudio light diffusion enclosure
- bounceSpring back after impact
- contrastNotable difference between things
ambient lighting · falloff · ratio · scrim · catchlight · balance · color temperature · highlight · barn doors · angle of incidence · beam · intensity · ambient · glow · modeling · facial · spotlight · panel
fill lighthard light
Undiffused, shadow-creating illumination
harsh light · direct light · noir lighting · black flag · cutter