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What is a shadow?

Shadows are the darkest areas of an image or video frame. Editors adjust shadows in post-production so viewers can still see details in darker areas without affecting the video's brightness.  

What is a shadow edit?

A shadow edit refers to adjustments made to an image's or video's darkest areas, usually during the color correction process. The goal is to highlight details in the shadowed portions without losing depth or making the image appear flat. 

What is shadow manipulation?

Shadow manipulation refers to adjusting or altering shadows in an image or video to achieve a specific visual effect. This can include changing a shadow's direction, intensity, or shape to match the lighting or artistic intent.

What is shadow clipping?

Shadow clipping is a loss of detail in the dark areas of an image or video. This usually occurs because of improper exposure or compression.

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