- A backlight is a form of illumination used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs). As LCDs do not produce light themselves (unlike for example Cathode ray tube (CRT) displays), they need illumination (ambient light or a special light source) to produce a visible image. ...
- lit or illuminated from behind
- Refers to a remote control, or on projector control panel, that has buttons and controls that are illuminated. This is a major asset when using the projector in a darkened or semi-darkened room. ...
- Referring to LCD displays that have their own internal light, therby improving visibility under adverse lighting conditions.
- When the subject is illuminated from behind (eg by the sun), it may be under-exposed unless the photographer compensates for this by adjusting the camera settings. Sometimes, however, this is a desirable effect.
- a clear polyester film with an ink jet receptive coating on 1 side and a cling adhesive reverse side. Great for indoor and window promotional signage
- A high-visibility graphic imaged on translucent material and displayed in front of a light source housed in a lightbox.
- Any screen that has a light source which shines from the back of the image toward the viewer, making image sharper and easier to see in low ambient lighting conditions.
- A backlit subject is a subject where the dominate light source is behind the subject. When a subject is backlit you will likely loose detail in your subject. (See assignment flash)