Halation

What it is

Highlights bloom with a soft red-orange glow, film-like.

When to use it

Dreams, memories, film texture.

When not to

Crisp commercial imagery.

Often confused with

• Lens flare

  Lens flare is streaks and orbs.

Common generation mistakes

• SymptomThe whole image goes foggy and gray.

  FixState soft halation only around the highlights.

Combinations Rolin checks

• Warning

  Clean digital means no film look; it contradicts film grain or halation