ALL meanings of backlighting
back·light·ing
B b - noun backlighting Present participle of backlight. 1
- noun backlighting Movies, Television. a light source placed behind an actor, object, or scene to create a highlight that separates the subject from the background. 1
- verb with object backlighting to illuminate (something) from behind. 1
- noun backlighting The illumination of a photographic subject from the rear, causing edges to glow while other areas remain in shadow. 0