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Translight or Photo Backing A Translight is a large illuminated film backing typically used as a backdrop in the film and TV industry. The name originates from a transparency which is lit from behind. Until recently, Translights were created using a photographic process, often in sections to allow very large sizes to be produced. Digital technology has now been introduced which simplifies the process, and allows larger sizes to be printed with less joins required.

Translights allow the film director to create what appears to be an exterior scene, but under controlled conditions; not weather or access dependent.

A further development of this technology is the 'Day to Night' Translight. In this case, one side of the film is printed with the daytime image and the reverse side is printed with the night time scene, both images are perfectly aligned. With a change in the direction of illumination, the director can change between daytime and night time scenes with no requirement for re-rigging.