Liquid crystal displays (LCDs) use liquid crystals combined with polarizers to modulate light transmission and produce images. There are different types of LCDs including direct address, passive matrix, and active matrix displays. LCDs have advantages such as being energy efficient, long-lasting, and supporting LED backlighting without screen burn-in issues. However, LCDs can have slight motion blur, color shifts over time, and difficulty producing deep blacks. LCDs work by using the light-modulating properties of liquid crystals that are composed of rod-shaped organic molecules that align parallel to one another.