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CONTRASTE ELEVE [1 record]

Record 1 2005-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Photography
DEF

A relationship of the image tones in which (a) highlights and shadows are represented by extreme differences of density, or (b) modulated changes between one tone and another are relatively abrupt.

CONT

Black text on a white background provides high contrast and utility with respect to on-screen and printed information, and provides numerous accessibility advantages.

OBS

Special high-contrast emulsions and developers are available that produce images of higher contrast than normal.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
  • Infographie
  • Photographie
DEF

Différences extrêmes de densité optique dans une même image ou variations très rapides de la densité optique.

CONT

Un texte noir sur un fond blanc fournit un contraste élevé et est d'une grande utilité pour la lecture de l'information sur écran et de l'information imprimée, en plus d'offrir de nombreux avantages en ce qui a trait à l'accessibilité.

OBS

On peut obtenir un contraste élevé grâce à des émulsions et à des révélateurs spéciaux.

Spanish

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