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Flag (lighting)

A flag is a device used in lighting for motion picture and still photography to block light. It can be used to cast a shadow, provide negative fill, or protect the lens from a flare. Its usage is generally dictated by the director of photography, but the responsibility for placing them can vary by region, usually devolving to either the gaffer and…

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Flag (lighting)

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flag light used flags lighting photography square smaller also gaffer grip lens flare duvetyne butterflies c-stands device motion picture still

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overhead rigs or butterflies in that they can be mounted on individual C-standsinstance ofFlags are distinguished from larger light-cutting tools0.80text
as opposed to being affixed to collapsible frames.The above notwithstandinginstance ofFlags are distinguished from larger light-cutting tools0.80text
given smaller budgets or extenuating circumstancesinstance ofFlags are distinguished from larger light-cutting tools0.80text
virtually any opaque object can be used to flag light.A smaller variant with an articulated arminstance ofFlags are distinguished from larger light-cutting tools0.80text
colloquially known as a French flaginstance ofFlags are distinguished from larger light-cutting tools0.80text
is occasionally attached to the movie camera at the discretion of the focus pullerinstance ofFlags are distinguished from larger light-cutting tools0.80text

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