noun
- illumination from behind a subject or object, especially in photography, film, or display technology
Usage: photography; technology
Examples
- The photographer used backlighting to create a dramatic silhouette effect.
- The laptop’s keyboard features LED backlighting for typing in dark environments.
- Backlighting made the subject’s hair glow beautifully in the portrait.
- The TV’s backlighting system provides even brightness across the screen.
- Poor backlighting can make it difficult to read the display outdoors.
- The director chose backlighting to create a mysterious atmosphere in the scene.