FILM & TV GLOSSARY

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hard lighting

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lighting that creates sharp-edged shadows.

hard-key lighting

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lighting that creates comparatively little contrast between the light and dark areas of the shot. Shadows are fairly transparent and brightened by fill light.

height of framing

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the height of the camera above the ground, regardless of camera angle