key light
1key|light — «KEE LYT», noun. Photography. main source of directed light falling on an object or scene …
2Key light — The key light is the first and usually most important light that a photographer, cinematographer, or other scene composer will use in a lighting setup. The purpose of the key light is to highlight the form and dimension of the subject. The key… …
3key light — the main or primary light on a subject, often angled and off center (or from above) that selectively illuminates various prominent features of the image to produce depth, shadows, etc.; high key lighting (with everything evenly and brightly lit …
4key light — noun : the main light illuminating a subject in photography * * * (in photography or motion pictures) the main light that illuminates the subject being photographed or filmed. [1935 40] * * * key light noun The main light in a TV or film studio… …
5Key Light — F/A/V The main light on a subject. (Lighting) VP The main light source …
6key light — TV Principal illumination source on a subject or scene. Normally positioned slightly offcenter and angled to provide shadow detail. (See back light, fill light, three point lighting) …
7key light — noun Date: circa 1937 the main light illuminating a photographic subject …
8key light — (in photography or motion pictures) the main light that illuminates the subject being photographed or filmed. [1935 40] * * * …
9key light — noun the main source of light in a photograph or film …
10Key light — PP The main light on a subject …
