Light table

A light table[1] is a viewing device that is used to review photographic film or artwork placed on top of it.

The horizontal form of a self-standing lightbox provides even illumination of the subject from below, or through a translucent cover placed in front of a fluorescent light, which emits a small amount of heat.

Another use case for light tables is to review film negatives, photoliths, or any kind of artwork which can be placed on top of it.

Outside of animation, a light box may be utilized for education, architecture, interior design, fashion, and in hospitals for viewing radiographs (X-rays, MRI, etc.).

Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance Pod System squadrons were staffed with Navy photographers mates which maintained the cameras and worked with the carrier to process the imagery.