Lantern

Light

A spherical diffuser that spreads soft light in all 360 degrees.

A lantern is a white fabric ball around a light source. Light spreads in every direction and gives a natural ambient feel, as if someone has switched on a lamp in the room. Widely used on film sets and for video interviews. Optional skirts (black flags) block one or more sides to give a primary direction.

Related terms: Softbox · Diffusor · Octabox

Tools that help with this:

Golden Hour & Blue Hour Indicative Light Meter

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