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backlighting

[ bak-lahy-ting ]

noun

  1. a controlled technique of lighting, used in photography or the theater, in which a light is placed behind or at right angles to an object, person, or scene to produce such effects as depth or separation of subject and background.


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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of backlighting1

First recorded in 1950–55; back 1 + lighting
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In the case of “Dancing Through Life,” the heinous backlighting detracted from the majesty of the film’s practical set pieces in the same scene.

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To unveil the distribution of CO ice within this vast cloud, the researchers required intense backlighting from stars and hot gas.

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To meet the new caps, manufacturers say they may eliminate backlighting and display clocks that remain lit while the microwave is not in use, as well as some higher-end sensors that improve performance.

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In previous years, we’ve had light walls — thousands of LED lights backlighting the entrance.

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Nanoco's quantum dots improve the backlighting of LED displays without the use of toxic heavy metals like cadmium.

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