Production · term
Practical light
Also known as practical.
Illumination produced by a working fixture visible within the photographed scene.
In practice
Coordinate art and electric departments, lamp safely, control output and color, and provide off-camera reinforcement when needed.
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Sources
- Film Industry Terminology · California Film Commission
- E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
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