The three directions have a different effect on how three-dimensional your subject appears to be due to the that shadows are cast. Let’s go through the three directions in order.

All of our backlit displays are lightweight and designed to be quickly assembled and taken apart so you can use them at various events. They are the ideal choice if you want to stand out and make a big impact without breaking the bank.Â

Flash is one of the easiest way to do this, a technique known as fill-in flash. The strength of the flash will determine the balance between the exposure for the background and your subject. Less is often more. Too much flash and you run the risk of losing the sense that there’s any backlighting at all.

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Due to recent significant advancements in LED technology, backlit displays are becoming increasingly more affordable and popular. For many exhibitors, backlit displays have proven to be an effective way to catch the eyes of visitors and gain more customers.

Backlighting is caused when the light source is behind the subject shining towards the camera. If your subject obscures the light source - and if you expose for the background rather that your subject – the result will be a silhouette.

One side will be more strongly illuminated than the other (the contrast will be greater the harder the light is but the principle holds true even for softer light). One solution is to use a reflector or supplementary light to gently illuminate the shadow side (the key is to lighten the shadows without overpowering them).

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Typically, a backlit display uses SEG graphics with embedded LEDs or hanging LEDs with a graphic that pulls over the frame like a pillowcase. In other words, a backlit display basically functions as a light up trade show display.

The Wavelight Air Backlit Counters are a unique display in that they are inflatable, backlit, and offer 360° of branding. They are very easy to assemble and certinaly pack a big punch on the show floor.

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Strong backlighting usually results in a silhouette. However, it’s less so when your subject’s shape is more ambiguous. If you don’t want to create a silhouette then you’ll need to also illuminate your subject.

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Whether you need a single backlit panel or a full light up trade show display kit, we’ve got you covered! No matter which model you select, all of our backlit trade show displays are made to add that extra flair to draw customers to your booth!

Of the three directions, side lighting creates the strongest sense that a subject has three dimensions. There’s always a catch however. The catch in this instance is contrast. Side lighting doesn’t evenly illuminate your subject.

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However, that doesn’t mean that that’s all there is to photography. You need light, but to make a successful photo you also need to understand the qualities of light and how these affect your images.

They have the power to make your booth look more appealing, draw more visitors in, and create a positive first impression.

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Similar to the Wavelight Air Counters, the Wavelight Air Backlit Towers are inflatable, backlit, and offer a 360° view of your marketing message. Available in multiple sizes and shapes, it's easy to find the perfect tower for your space. These towers are truly can't miss displays that people gravitate towards. They are perfect way to increase your branding and share specific marketing messages.

Silhouettes look flat, almost like a cardboard cut-out. If the shape of your subject is strong this can be very effective.

The Casonara 360 Backlit Towers are one of those displays that will grab attention and pull people into your booth space. They offer a large and interesting wraparound visuals that you can set almost anywhere in your event area. If you're looking to upgrade your space and add additional pop, the Casonara 360 Backlit Towers are a great option.

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Without shadows a subject’s shape becomes more ambiguous. Shadows can also add drama to a photo. Frontal light lacks drama, making a photo look more like a record shot and be less interesting for this reason.

Our Wavelight Backlit Displays use hanging light arrays that hang between the front illuminated graphic and the sewn-in blocker panel in the back. Lightweight to ship and easy to assemble, these backlit displays can truly be used by any sized brand.Â

Our Infinity Backlit Displays are designed to make your graphics the focus of your booth. They feature channel-set LED lights with edge-to-edge SEG graphics that cover the entire frame. With high-definition graphics and a color consistency that extends the length of the panel, these backlit displays create an immersive experience that is sure to compel visitors to stay.

Side lighting is light that falls on a subject at roughly ninety degrees to the camera. This means that one side of a subject will be lit and the other side will be in shadow. In terms of helping to convey a subject’s shape and form this is ideal.

The Wavelight displays are designed to mimic the setup of the very popular click-in-place aluminum tube frames and pullover fabric graphic display lines, like Waveline. Due to their familiarity and ease of use, Wavelight displays have quickly become an exhibitor favorite.Â

It's no wonder these towers are so popular with their simple assembly and large visual impact. Their versatility allows you to set them anywhere in your trade show booth or event area and enjoy the benefit of their 360° backlit graphic.

These counters are an affordable way to add that little extra pop to your exhibit or event space, regardless of the size or layout.

Casonara 360 backlit displays have the appearance of a much more expensive booth and give your brand greater visibility while making the most of your space.Â

Backlit or backlight

The Casonara 360 Backlit Displays utilize double-sided LED light arrays and feature four total SEG graphics on the front, back, and sides for 360 degrees of branding. This provides a unique 3D appearance that naturally grabs attention.Â

For obvious reasons, the backlit Casonara 360 Counters are a huge crowd pleaser. These backlit fabric counters are a portable and practical way to add even more branding to your booth while creating a modern feel.Â

Both single-sided and double-sided graphics are available for this display. By having the option to use a single-sided or double-sided display panel, you can use this backlit display in nearly any booth size or layout. This display can be used independently or in conjunction with other displays to form a continuous back wall.

Frontal lighting is lighting that emanates either from behind the camera or from the camera itself. Built-in or on-camera flash is a frontal light. Frontal lighting has one big advantage. It evenly illuminates your subject so metering is fairly straightforward.

If you’re looking to maximize your visual impact inside your booth, the Casonara 360 light up trade show display needs to be on your list. The backlit Casonara 360 displays have one of the cleanest looks on the market, utilizing channel-set, edge-to-edge SEG graphics all the way around the panel.Â

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If you're looking for a more industrial look but still want a backlit graphic, the backlit XVline exhibits are a great option to explore. These displays use heavier metal extrusions but are still easy to assemble and relatively portable.

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In addition to the XVline, many Exhibitline displays, which offer a similar build and look, are also available with backlit graphics.

Although this lamb is backlit there was enough ambient light to ensure that contrast wasn't too high. Note the attractive rim lighting around the back of the lamb.

The simplest of light’s qualities is its direction relative to your camera. There are essentially three directions: frontal, side and backlighting.

The Casonara 360 Backlit Towers is one of the most impressive displays you can put in your trade show booth or event area. These towers are very crisp and the illumination of the four individual graphics is perfect.

At MODdisplays, we offer a wide selection of eye-catching backlit displays for every need and budget. These stylish and modern LED backlit displays will certainly increase your brand's presence at your next event:

These affordable displays feature single-sided only graphics that look brilliant and vibrant no matter where they’re placed. If your goal is to achieve an extremely bright, evenly-diffused backlit display, the Wavelight is a fantastic option.Â

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However, it tends to flatten a subject. The shadows cast by frontal light are behind the subject, out of sight from the camera’s point of view. Shadows help to give a sense of shape and form to a subject.