Production · term
Soft light
Light from a relatively large apparent source that produces broad transitions and less-defined shadows.
In practice
Source size relative to subject, distance, wrapping, spill, output, and wind load all affect the result.
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Sources
- Film Industry Terminology · California Film Commission
- E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
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