Direct reflection and diffuse reflection

ILLUMINATION SOLUTIONS

Object surfaces have a variety of colors and reflections, and surface gloss is especially important to determine lighting angle. A glossy surface specularly reflects the light and a matte surface diffuses the light. A glossy surface can appear bright or dark by changing position of the illuminator and the camera.

Direct reflection camera	Diffuse reflection camera
The glossy background of the label appears bright and the print appears dark as it diffusely reflects the light.	The glossy background of the label appears dark and the print appears