Definitions for "High key"
Keywords:  shadow, tone, pale, mid, lighter
Describes the overall brightness of a scene that is very light and bright.
adj. Describes an image that contains mostly lighter tones. Some subject highlight detail should be retained: high key relates to the tones in the subject and the lighting, not the exposure used. See also: low key _______________________________________________________
a method of lighting used mostly in comedies and musicals which emphasizes even, bright illumination, with few if any shadows.