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Record 1 1996-08-13

English

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

A sheet of coloured glass or acetate used to exclude certain colours in photography or to highlight others such as the primary colours for four colour process work. Also used to bring out normally non-reproducing colours, such as light blue, when photographing copy to make black and white negatives for monochrome printing.

French

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

En sélection des couleurs, disque de gélatine colorée ou de verre teinté dans la masse que l'on interpose devant l'objectif de prise de vue afin d'obtenir une reproduction fidèle des couleurs.

Spanish

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