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Halftone |
PGID#..........14130000 0100 |
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| Definition........................ |
The reproduction of a continuous tone image by translating the image into various-size dots. |
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Originally produced optically using a mechanical screen and a regular dot pattern. Now almost always produced by software controlling digital scanners and imagesetters. Screen resolutions ARE described by lines per inch. |
| Term In Use................. |
"That image made a beautiful halftone." |
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Halftones |
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Note: Synonyms, antonyms & related terms coming soon
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