Klieg Light (Noun)
Meaning
Carbon arc lamp that emits an intense light used in producing films.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cinematographer carefully positioned the klieg light to capture the perfect shot of the actor's dramatic entrance.
- The old movie studio still had a few klieg lights stored away in the prop room, relics of a bygone era.
- To achieve the desired effect, the lighting technician adjusted the klieg light to shine directly on the subject's face.
- The intense beam of the klieg light illuminated the darkened set, creating an eerie atmosphere for the horror film.
- During the filming of the classic movie, the director insisted on using a klieg light to create a sense of drama and tension.