What is contrast?
In video recording and editing, contrast is the difference between the darkest and lightest parts of a visual. When the difference is extreme (high contrast), the image is sharper. When the contrast is low, the visual looks flat or washed out because there’s not enough difference between the highlights and shadows.
Setting the right contrast can make visuals stand out or set a particular mood.
What does adding contrast mean?
In post-production, editors add contrast to increase the difference between a visual’s darkest and lightest parts, which gives the image more definition.
Does contrast mean light or dark?
Contrast refers to the relationship between light and dark, not one or the other. It shows the degree of difference between the brightest (light) and darkest (shadow) areas in an image.
What does strong contrast mean?
Strong contrast means there is a significant difference between light and dark areas. It makes the image or video appear sharper and more defined because it has bold shadows and bright highlights.
