Production · term
Gray-ball reference
Also known as grey ball.
A neutral matte sphere photographed to show diffuse environmental lighting for visual-effects matching.
In practice
Place it at the relevant position with chrome and color references and record every lighting change.
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Sources
- Film Industry Terminology · California Film Commission
- E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.