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noun Movies.
a style of lighting that is bright, even, and produces little contrast between light and dark areas of the scene.
Origin:
1915–20
1915–20
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adjective
(of a photograph) having chiefly light tones, usually with little tonal contrast (distinguished from low-key).
Origin:
1915–20
1915–20
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| high-key | |
| —adj | |
| Compare low-key (of a photograph, painting, etc) having a predominance of light grey tones or light colours | |
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