Discover the world of Fresnel lenses! Originally designed for lighthouses, these lenses have found extensive use in photography and cinematography due to their adaptability and capacity to focus light.

Unlike convex lenses, they are lighter yet retain essential features that guide light efficiently over long distances. They were refined by Augustine Fresnel in the 1820s and are perfect for fashion and background lighting as well as creating precise spotlights.

Their advantage lies in the ability to move the lens or light source, allowing for modifications to focus and beam. Moreover, they offer a polished gradation of light that enhances the professional appearance of photographs and videos.

Compared to honeycomb grids, they provide greater versatility and can create a wide flood to tight spotlight beam with a smooth gradient.

Discover how you can incorporate these lenses into your craft today!

Highlights
Fresnel lenses are a key modifier for photographers and cinematographers.
Invented by Augustine Fresnel in 1820, initially for lighthouse beams.
Fresnel lenses are efficient at casting a narrow, powerful beam of light.
They create more professional backgrounds than honeycomb grids.
Adjusting the lens or light source enables diverse lighting effects.
The wider beam setting of a Fresnel lens can create harder shadows.
Fresnel lenses are ideal for emulating sunlight in a studio setting.

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