Meaning of the word "fill light" in English

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fill light

US /ˈfɪl ˌlaɪt/
UK /ˈfɪl ˌlaɪt/
"fill light" picture

Noun

1.

a light used in photography or cinematography to soften shadows and reduce contrast, typically placed opposite the main light source

Example:
The photographer used a fill light to illuminate the subject's face evenly.
Without a fill light, the shadows on one side of the model's face were too harsh.
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