| Lens Flare | |
| Display Text | Lens Flare |
| Description | “Lens Flare” is the refraction of light through a camera lens, causing a flash or light glare to be visible in frame. |
| Impact | Lens flares can distract from the on screen action. If severe enough, lens flares may obscure creatively intended visual elements in a shot. In some cases, lens flares may be used as a creative visual effect. |
| Severity Assessment Guidance | |
| FYI | Lens flare is minor and does not obscure primary characters or the main focus of action within a scene. |
| Issue | Lens flare is large or distracting and obscures on screen action. |
| Blocker | N/A |
| Solutions | |
| How to Prevent |
Avoid direct light shining on the camera lens. Use appropriate camera hoods and production flags to shield lens from light. |
| How to Fix | Confirm if lens flare is creatively intended. If not, footage must be adjusted to minimize the flare. This may require a re-position of the shot or possible color/VFX fix, depending on where in the frame the lens flare exists and how severe it is. |