Book light

How it is used

Used for soft illumination; the bounce surface and diffusion form the combined setup.

Example sentences

1. The book light gave the close-up gentle shadows without a hard edge.

   Two light-shaping stages soften the illumination.

2. We needed more floor space to fit the book light beside the bed.

   The combined arrangement occupies more space than one lamp.

Common collocations

• build a book light
• book light setup

Related terms

• lightingThe use and arrangement of light sources on set to show the action clearly and to create the mood and look of a scene.
• gafferThe head of the electrical and lighting crew on a film set, who carries out the cinematographer's lighting plan.

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