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DROP SHADOW [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-01-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Display Technology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- drop shadow
1, record 1, English, drop%20shadow
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- drop-shadow 2, record 1, English, drop%2Dshadow
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shadow generally electronically produced, that is added around letters [or objects]. 3, record 1, English, - drop%20shadow
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Infographie
- Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ombre portée
1, record 1, French, ombre%20port%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effet d'ombrage créé électroniquement afin de donner du relief à des lettres ou des objets. 2, record 1, French, - ombre%20port%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-12-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cinematography
- Computer Graphics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- drop shadow
1, record 2, English, drop%20shadow
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A darkened, offset patch behind a figure or text, used to give a raised or floating appearance. 2, record 2, English, - drop%20shadow
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The RGU can superimpose lettering on the program image or a colored background, also electronically generated. This same lettering can be enhanced by a borderline or drop shadow in either black or white .... 3, record 2, English, - drop%20shadow
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cinématographie
- Infographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ombrage
1, record 2, French, ombrage
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le RGU permet de superposer du lettrage à l'image de fond ou à des arrière-plans de couleur, également générés électroniquement. Ce lettrage peut aussi être agrémenté d'un contour ou d'un ombrage en blanc ou en noir (...) 1, record 2, French, - ombrage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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