Welldiffused
Welldiffused is a term used in photography, videography, and stage lighting to describe light that has been diffused to produce uniform illumination with soft shadows and minimal hotspots. The aim is to create a flattering, natural-looking wrap around a subject by spreading light over a broad area rather than concentrating it in a single direction.
The term emerged in online imaging communities in the 2010s and 2020s as a descriptor for setups
Techniques commonly associated with well-diffused lighting include large softboxes, diffusion fabrics such as silk or grid
Applications span portraiture, product photography, cinematic lighting, and streaming studios. Advantages include gentle shadows, visible texture
In practice, welldiffused is a descriptive goal rather than a fixed technique, and practitioners may vary their