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Lighting Guide: Direct vs. Indirect Lighting

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General Lighting: Indirect vs Direct Lighting

Direct:

  • provides a strong illumination toward a specific task or area

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  • creates sharp shadows and highlights

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  • the light source illuminates below the horizon surface of the luminary or fixture


Indirect:
  • provides an illumination to the surrounding areas

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  • helps prevent excessive brightness and contrast

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  • the light source illuminates above the horizon surface of the luminary or fixture


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