ring lights

Halo-shaped filming aids

Ring lights are circular lighting fixtures used in photography and video to provide even, flattering illumination.

The ring shape surrounds the camera lens, eliminating harsh shadows and creating a distinctive circular reflection in subjects' eyes.

Originally professional equipment, ring lights became ubiquitous with the rise of selfies and video calls: She set up her ring light before the Zoom meeting.

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light shape/beam pattern

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Concentrated illumination source

softbox · light panel · natural light

lighting purpose/aesthetic

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Concentrated illumination source

hard light · dramatic lighting · side lighting · harsh lighting · key light

light source type

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Illumination from the sun

sunlight · window light · ambient light · strobe · flash

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G