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STAIR STEPPING [1 record]

Record 1 2004-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Display Technology
  • Electronic Publishing
DEF

Unwanted visual effect caused by insufficient sampling resolution or inadequate filtering to completely define the display image, most commonly seen as jagged or stepped edge along the boundary of the object, or along a line.

OBS

aliasing; stair stepping: terms standardized by ISO and CSA.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
  • Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
  • Éditique
DEF

Effet visuel indésirable provoqué par la définition insuffisante de l'image ou par un filtrage inadéquat des contours d'objets, et qui prend habituellement la forme de dentelures et de contours brisés.

OBS

crénelage : terme normalisé par l'ISO et la CSA.

PHR

Atténuation du crénelage.

Key term(s)
  • aliassage

Spanish

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