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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

  1. Film Industry Terminology · California Film Commission
  2. E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills

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