backlight
Movies, Television. a light source placed behind an actor, object, or scene to create a highlight that separates the subject from the background: Put a backlight on that rain to make it more visible in this evening shot.
Electronics. the light source, often LED arrays, behind the screen of a flat-screen electronic display, as a television, computer monitor, or smartphone: A full-array LED backlight gives the picture a deeper color range than an edge-lit screen would.
to illuminate from behind: One of the wedding photos is just a silhouette of the couple backlighted by the sunset on the beach.The hallway lamp backlit Mom when she cracked our bedroom door to check on us and whisper goodnight.
Origin of backlight
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How to use backlight in a sentence
It starts with the size and resolution, but there are competing backlight technologies to consider as well.
QLED vs. OLED vs. Mini LED: Understanding TV backlight tech | Billy Cadden | July 29, 2021 | Popular-ScienceYou can customize the QuadCast S’s RGB lighting from the Windows Ngenuity software, whereas the Quadcast features a static red backlight emanating from the mic’s grill, as well as red threading through the included shock mount.
HyperX QuadCast S review: A gaming mic with extra flare | Tony Ware | July 22, 2021 | Popular-ScienceIts adjustable screen parameter setting lets you adjust the screen’s brightness, saturation, hue, backlight, and more.
Here’s how to create the portable workstation of your dreams | Quinn Gawronski | June 16, 2021 | Popular-ScienceAmazonThe wide brightness and color range of this Samsung QLED panel provide a vivid image, and its finely controlled backlights increase contrast.
Amazon Prime Day sales: The Best Prime Day 2021 deals for home entertainment systems | Billy Cadden | June 15, 2021 | Popular-ScienceIt works best in fully shaded areas, and its direct LED backlight ensures that it stays bright enough for you to enjoy your favorite movie or show.
Amazon Prime Day sales: The Best Prime Day 2021 deals for home entertainment systems | Billy Cadden | June 15, 2021 | Popular-Science
Willis's taxi ran on past the other, and through the backlight the inspector saw Archer alight and pass into the hotel.
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British Dictionary definitions for back light
light falling on a photographic or television subject from the rear
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