Practical Lighting
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In plain words
Lamps, candles or TVs visible in the frame act as the real light sources, so the shot feels natural.
When to use it
Homes, cafés, night interiors, cozy moods.
Example videos
Will AI handle it well?
Public AI example available — Veo 'Artificial light' (fireplace, candles, fluorescent lights)
One-click prompt
Lit only by a desk lamp and laptop screen, warm practical light, a student writes an essay late at night in a small dorm room, faint reflections on her glasses, locked-off camera, 50mm lens, quiet focused mood, 5-second shot.
Tell the AI like this
lit only by a desk lamp and laptop screen, warm practical light
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AI-made examples
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