Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Lenses & optics · Specialist

Lens flare

Also called: flare

ELI5

Light scattering or reflections within the lens that create veiling, streaks, shapes or reduced contrast.

Used in conversation

“Let’s test the lens flare before we lock the camera and lighting setup.”

Pitch context

This term helps a treatment describe how the camera or light will shape the viewer's experience.

Why it matters: Explains what the image should look like and how it can be framed, captured and lit.

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