Headground

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A background used for a headshot. dated

    "One Hollywood Flood-Lite was used, subdued to 20 amperes and screened by lowering the Lite back of a small headground, until detail in the composition was almost lost to the eye."

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"One Hollywood Flood-Lite was used, subdued to 20 amperes and screened by lowering the Lite back of a small headground, until detail in the composition was almost lost to the eye."

Etymology

Blend of head + background.

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