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PRINT PRODUCTION [1 record]

Record 1 1999-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
DEF

Photographically, the production of an image (e.g. a positive print) by exposing a light sensitive layer through another image (e.g. a negative) followed by processing.

CONT

In contact printing the exposure is made with the negative image in contact with the sensitive material. In enlarging and en-printing the negative image is projected on to the material.

Key term(s)
  • print production
  • optical printing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
DEF

Ensemble des opérations consistant à obtenir une ou plusieurs épreuves positives à partir d'un négatif noir et blanc ou couleurs.

CONT

Le tirage se fait soit par contact, soit par projection (agrandissement).

Key term(s)
  • tirage des épreuves positives

Spanish

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