lisävaloa

Lisävaloa is a Finnish term meaning additional light. It refers to light that is added to a space, scene, or situation beyond the baseline lighting. The concept covers natural or artificial light and is used to improve visibility, reduce harsh contrasts, create mood, or meet safety and regulatory requirements.

In photography and videography, lisävaloa denotes supplementary lighting used to achieve proper exposure, fill shadows, or shape the light. Common tools include flash units, continuous LED panels, softboxes, and reflectors. The goal is to control direction, intensity, and color balance to achieve the desired look.

In architecture and interior design, lisävaloa relates to daylighting strategies and artificial lighting used to maintain adequate illumination, especially in spaces with limited natural daylight. Techniques include skylights, light shelves, reflective finishes, and energy-efficient LED luminaires with controllable brightness and color temperature.

In automotive contexts, lisävaloa refers to auxiliary lights such as fog lights, driving lights, or light bars that provide extra visibility in adverse conditions or off-road driving. These lights are chosen to meet legal requirements and to complement existing headlamps, improving safety in low-visibility environments.