1. Plural of photoflood; high-intensity incandescent lamps used in photography and cinematography to provide bright, continuous lighting for shooting.
Usage: technical; photography/film industry term; typically used in plural form

Examples

• The photographer set up photofloods around the studio to ensure even lighting for the portrait session.
• Photofloods were essential equipment in film production before LED lighting became standard.
• She adjusted the photofloods to reduce harsh shadows on the subject's face.
• The heat from the photofloods made the studio uncomfortably warm during the long shoot.
• Professional cinematographers often prefer photofloods for their consistent color temperature and brightness.