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What are highlights?
Highlights are the brightest parts of a video, capturing areas with the most light exposure. Properly managing highlights prevents overexposure and maintains detail in bright areas of a scene.
What is the purpose of highlights in editing?
Highlights draw the eye to key details, enhance textures, and help set the overall mood and visual impact of the shot. Adjusting highlights helps bright areas retain detail without appearing washed out.