light diffuser

Harsh beam tamer

A light diffuser is a translucent material or device that scatters light to soften its intensity and reduce harsh shadows.

Photographers use diffusers over flash units or studio lights to create flattering, even illumination.

In interior lighting, diffuser panels cover fluorescent fixtures to prevent glare: The office replaced its old diffusers with frosted acrylic ones.

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glow · scatter · panel · fabric · milky · haze · filter · screen · veil · matte · ambient · studio · photography · fluorescent · drop ceiling · ceiling · acrylic · opal

Opposites
light handling method

light diffuserfocusing lens

Glass that concentrates light

collimator · focuser · spotlight · fresnel lens · parabolic reflector

light quality effect

light diffuserdirect light

Illumination without scattering

harsh lighting · harsh light · spotlight

Family

light, lights, lighted, lighting, lighter, lightest, lit, enlighten, enlightenment

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G