Luminance

/ˈluːmɪnəns/
noun

It's the amount of light coming from a certain area or source.

The luminance of the computer screen can be adjusted based on individual preference.
Visual representation of "luminance" - It's the amount of light coming from a certain area or source.

Often appears as...

  • adjust the luminance
  • high luminance

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Technical

noun

It's a measuring unit of the brightness or light input in image processing and video.

In photo editing, the luminance levels can be manipulated to change the appearance of an image.
Visual representation of "luminance" - It's a measuring unit of the brightness or light input in image processing and video.

Often appears as...

  • change the luminance
  • luminance levels

Usage tips

Technical

noun

It's the amount of light coming from a certain area or source.

The luminance of the computer screen can be adjusted based on individual preference.
Visual representation of "luminance" - It's the amount of light coming from a certain area or source.

Often appears as...

  • adjust the luminance
  • high luminance

Usage tips

Technical

noun

It's a measuring unit of the brightness or light input in image processing and video.

In photo editing, the luminance levels can be manipulated to change the appearance of an image.
Visual representation of "luminance" - It's a measuring unit of the brightness or light input in image processing and video.

Often appears as...

  • change the luminance
  • luminance levels

Usage tips

Technical

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Not Just Brightness

Luminance isn't just about light being bright; it's about its measurable quantity from an area.

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The luminance of the moon is lower than that of the sun.
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Area Specific

Luminance refers to light from a specific area, which can be measured differently than overall brightness.

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The luminance of a projector screen is important for viewing clarity.
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Technical Term

Luminance is used in technical contexts like physics, lighting design, and engineering.

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The engineer measured the luminance of the LED panel.
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Video examples

The unexpected math...

than their predecessors, seeming to capture its motion, for instance, across sun-dappled waters, or here in star light that twinkles and melts through milky waves of blue night sky. The effect is caused by luminance,

Video examples

The unexpected math...

than their predecessors, seeming to capture its motion, for instance, across sun-dappled waters, or here in star light that twinkles and melts through milky waves of blue night sky. The effect is caused by luminance,

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Quote examples

John Dyer

Artist

I use about 20 different colours to retain the luminance in my work.
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Quote examples

John Dyer

Artist

I use about 20 different colours to retain the luminance in my work.
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