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Contrast viewing glass

Also known as cameraman's glass, contrast glass, viewing glass, bullshit glass (dated slang).

A dark monocular viewing filter used to evaluate relative lighting contrast and source direction without continuously viewing the full scene brightness.

In practice

Historically used by cinematographers, it does not replace a calibrated monitor, meter, or approved solar-viewing protection. Products and safe viewing limitations differ.

Usage note

The vulgar alias is historical slang and is not recommended professional language.

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Sources

  1. Glossary of Motion Picture Terms · Kodak
  2. Hollywood Slang: selections from Movie Speak

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