Ljussatt

Ljussatt is a Swedish adjective meaning illuminated or well-lit, formed from ljus (light) and satt (put/set). The term describes environments, objects, or scenes in which lighting has been deliberately arranged to achieve sufficient visibility or a particular mood. While synonyms such as upplyst or ljust are common in everyday speech, ljussatt emphasizes the act of setting up light sources and the resulting lighting quality.

In film, television, theatre, and photography, ljussättning refers to the craft of planning and executing lighting. The result of such planning may be described as ljussatt, for example ljussatt scen or ljussatt bild. In these contexts the professional responsible is usually called a ljussättare or ljusdesigner. The use of ljussatt is common in technical descriptions and production notes, where precise lighting conditions are important for mood, texture, and visibility.

Usage notes: The term is a standard compound in Swedish and appears across media, stage, and photographic contexts. It is distinct from more general descriptors like upplyst or ljust by stressing intentional lighting design rather than mere illumination.

See also: ljussättning, ljusdesign, belysning, ljus.