hard light (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /hɑrd laɪt/
Definition
A type of light that is intense and concentrated, often used to create strong contrasts and deep shadows in photography and film.
Examples
The hard light from the sun made it difficult to take a good photo.
The photographer used a hard light to create a dramatic effect in the scene.
How to Use hard light
- use hard light (verb phrase)
- to employ hard light in a photograph or film — "The photographer decided to use hard light to create a dramatic effect."
- hard light source (noun phrase)
- a device that produces hard light — "The hard light source was used to illuminate the subject."
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