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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLighting effect
/ˈlaɪ.tɪŋ ɪˈfɛkt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The intentional arrangement or manipulation of illumination in a scene, photograph, or stage production to create a specific mood, focus, or visual atmosphere.
"The dramatic lighting effect on the stage emphasized the actor's emotional isolation." - 2
A digital filter or stylistic tool in image-editing and 3D rendering software used to simulate light sources and shadows.
"She applied a subtle lighting effect to make the flat graphic appear more three-dimensional."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines the Old English 'lihting', derived from 'lihtan' (to give light), with the Latin-derived 'effectus' via French, meaning accomplishment or outcome. Originally rooted in theatrical staging terminology, the compound evolved significantly during the 20th century to encompass cinematic production and digital graphic design software features.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lighting effect" is said worldwide
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effet d'éclairage
Transliteration: eh-fay deh-klair-ahzh
"Les effets d'éclairage de ce film sont spectaculaires."
Lichteffekt
Transliteration: liht-eh-fekt
"Die Lichteffekte auf der Bühne waren atemberaubend."
effetto di luce
Transliteration: ef-fet-to di lu-che
"Gli effetti di luce hanno reso l'atmosfera magica."
efecto de iluminación
Transliteration: eh-fek-to de i-lu-mi-na-syon
"El director usó un efecto de iluminación muy creativo."
efeito de iluminação
Transliteration: eh-fay-too dch ee-loo-mi-nah-sow
"O efeito de iluminação destacou os detalhes da obra."
प्रकाश प्रभाव
Transliteration: prakash prabhav
"नाटक में प्रकाश प्रभाव बहुत सुंदर थे।"
灯光效果
Transliteration: dēngguāng xiàoguǒ
"这场演唱会的灯光效果令人惊叹。"
조명 효과
Transliteration: jomyeong hyogwa
"무대 위의 조명 효과가 분위기를 살렸다."
照明効果
Transliteration: shoumei kouka
"その映画の照明効果はとても印象的だった。"
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