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P065
P065 LIGHTING INSTRUMENTS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| HOT LIGHTS | a powerful light that is continuously on; used most often in theater or video or TV |
| STROBE | a light that fires only a fraction of a second and is not continuously on |
| MODELING LIGHT | a bulb inside a strobe unit used to set up a shot and judge how the flash will illuminate the subject |
| REFLECTOR | a device used to reflect light back on the subject to fill in shadow areas |
| DIFFUSER | translucent material in front of a light that spreads and softens the light |
| UMBRELLA | a modifier that reflects the light onto the subject; it is attached to the strobe |
| SOFT BOX | a rectangular diffuser used to minimize shadows and soften hard light |
| BEAUTY DISH | a reflector with built in light that reflects the light onto the subject |
| LIGHTING TABLE | small subjects like commercial products (perfume, jewelry, etc.) photographed on a flat surface (not the floor) |
| AMBIENT LIGHT | the general light already surrounding the shooting area; light that we do not introduce; pre-existing |
| BARN DOORS | devices/flaps that you put on your lights to change the amount of light that is directed at your subject |
| FLAG | a device such as a large black rectangle used to block light, cast a shadow, or provide negative fill in a lighting setup. |
| SNOOT | cone in front of the light that make a circle with the light, to illuminate a small area |
| SCRIM | a screen-like mesh in front of light to bring down intensity |
| GRID | a honeycomb like light modifier that helps control harsh light. |
| SYNC SPEED | maximum speed of the shutter through which you get a clear photo when attached to studio lighting |
| SYNC CORD | a cord that allows the camera to control the flash so it flashes at the right time |
| C-STAND | a light stand that can be collapsed for easy storage |
| SEAMLESS BACKDROP | a backdrop used in photography to make sure there is no harsh transition from the wall to the floor |
| LIGHT METER | an device that measures the intensity of light and calculates proper exposure |
| INCIDENT METERING | measure of the intensity of light falling on a subject, more accurate than a reflected metering |
| REFLECTED METERING | measure of the intensity of light reflecting off the subject |
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