Ylivalottaa
Ylivalottaa is a Finnish verb meaning to overexpose an image, most often in photography or filmmaking, by allowing more light to reach the sensor or film than the scene requires. The related noun forms, ylivalottuminen or ylivalottaminen, refer to the state or act of overexposure. The term combines yli- (over) with valottaa (to illuminate).
In photography, ylivalottuminen yields washed-out highlights, reduced detail in bright areas, and lowered contrast. It commonly
Prevention and correction involve balancing exposure: adjust exposure compensation, use appropriate metering modes, shoot in RAW
In Finnish photographic discourse, ylivalottaa is a standard term used in manuals, critiques, and education to
Related concepts include exposure, histogram, dynamic range, and highlight clipping.