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Cucoloris

An irregular patterned screen placed in a light path to cast broken shadows and create texture on a subject or background.

Equipment

Also known as: cookie, cucaloris, cuculoris, celo, cello cucoloris

Reviewed

An irregular patterned screen placed in a light path to cast broken shadows and create texture on a subject or background.

Use cases

  • Hard cookies use opaque cutouts for defined patterns; mesh or “cello” versions create softer breakup. Distance from the source and subject, focus, and beam size control the result.

Setup

  • Confirm the intended use, inspect the equipment, and coordinate placement with the responsible department.

Safety notes

  • Use only within manufacturer ratings and the production safety plan.

In practice

Hard cookies use opaque cutouts for defined patterns; mesh or “cello” versions create softer breakup. Distance from the source and subject, focus, and beam size control the result.

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