Light from large sources is "softer", meaning the shadows are not as harsh. This is why you see photographers use soft boxes or umbrellas, or videographers using light panels.
Indoor lighting is usually more appealing, and more functional, from a large source, as well.
Imagine being in a dark room with only one, small light source, and trying to do some sort of fine motor work. If the room is evenly lit, from a large source, it's easy to see what you're doing. But if there's just one small source, you end up casting a shadow on what you're trying to work on, making it much more difficult.
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Light from large sources is "softer", meaning the shadows are not as harsh. This is why you see photographers use soft boxes or umbrellas, or videographers using light panels.
Indoor lighting is usually more appealing, and more functional, from a large source, as well.
Imagine being in a dark room with only one, small light source, and trying to do some sort of fine motor work. If the room is evenly lit, from a large source, it's easy to see what you're doing. But if there's just one small source, you end up casting a shadow on what you're trying to work on, making it much more difficult.