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PAGE MAKE-UP [7 records]

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Record 1 2017-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Graphic Arts and Printing
Universal entry(ies)
5223
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Graphic arts technicians assist in conceptualizing a project, interpreting design specifications or sketches, preparing the page make-up, lay-out and lettering, and preparing production materials for press, electronic or multimedia publishing. They are employed by publishing, communications, advertising, marketing, printing and multimedia establishments, and by television and film production companies. They may also be self-employed.

OBS

5223: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
5223
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Les techniciens en graphisme collaborent à la conception de projets, interprètent les spécifications conceptuelles ou les esquisses d'un projet, font le montage, la mise en page, le lettrage et préparent les documents de production pour fins d'impression, d'édition électronique ou de production multimédia. Ils travaillent dans des maisons d'édition et de communication, des agences de publicité ou de marketing, des imprimeries, des centres de production multimédia et des compagnies de télévision et de production de films, ou ils peuvent être des travailleurs autonomes.

OBS

5223 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions.

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Layout (Graphic Arts)
DEF

The arrangement of text and illustrations on a page, generally in conformity with standard practices of the industry or with particular publication requirements.

OBS

In electronic publishing, page make-up comprises the electronic typesetting and laying out of pages with text, and possibly other elements, in place.

OBS

In cold-composition work, "make-up" is known as layout.

Key term(s)
  • page makeup
  • makeup

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maquette et mise en page
DEF

Assemblage des diverses compositions (textes, titres, folios, notes, tableaux, etc.) et des illustrations pour obtenir des pages d'un format donné.

OBS

En composition sans plomb, le mot «page» s'écrit au singulier, tandis qu'en composition mécanique ou manuelle il prend la marque du pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • montage de page

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Maqueta y compaginación
DEF

Operación consistente en disponer los fragmentos de galeradas, los grabados correspondientes y los blancos para formar las páginas del pliego que se ha de imprimir.

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Record 3 2004-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Typesetting and Imagesetting
  • Electronic Publishing
DEF

The range of computer operations used to assist the process of typesetting.

OBS

In its simple application, it is concerned with automatic justification, hyphenation and the advantages associated with stored data for typesetting different typefaces and sizes. In a more sophisticated approach, it embraces display, page make-up, sorting, updating, merging and the information for avoiding re-keyboarding.

Key term(s)
  • CTS

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composition (Imprimerie)
  • Éditique
DEF

Série d'opérations comprenant la mémorisation de données sous forme numérique, le traitement de texte et la composition proprement dite.

OBS

Il peut s'agir d'un système simple qui laisse à l'ordinateur le soin de justifier les lignes et de couper les mots ou, encore, d'un système plus complexe allant jusqu'au système de composition de pages complètes comportant un terminal d'édition.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Composición (Imprenta)
  • Publicación electrónica
DEF

Uso de una computadora (ordenador) [...] para procesar un medio de entrada, resultante en un medio de salida alineado en los márgenes, con guiones y configurado en forma de imprenta.

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Record 4 1996-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Publishing
DEF

complete page make-up and output.

Key term(s)
  • text graphics integration
  • text image integration

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éditique
DEF

Traitement et production de pages complètes associant le texte à l'illustration.

Key term(s)
  • intégration texte illustrations
  • intégration texte images

Spanish

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Record 5 1994-04-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Typesetting and Imagesetting
  • Electronic Publishing
DEF

Preparing areas or units of typesetting data at a layout terminal so that all or as many units as possible are typeset in place on the page and displayed on the screen before anything is actually output. Manual make-up or paste-up is thus minimized.

OBS

Area make-up is the electronic equivalent of paste-up.

OBS

In area make-up some paste-up may be required, whereas in page make-up all elements of the page are in place.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composition (Imprimerie)
  • Éditique
DEF

Composition électronique de zones (parties de page) qui comprend la mise en page électronique de la majeure partie des éléments. La mise en page ainsi réalisée (et affichée à l'écran avant sortie sur support permanent) permet de réduire le collage manuel.

Spanish

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Record 6 1986-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Typesetting and Imagesetting
DEF

In hand composition, set lines, tied with a page cord and given to the make-up man.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composition (Imprimerie)
DEF

En composition manuelle, ensemble de lignes composées en caractères typographiques mobiles, puis liées avec une ficelle et remises au metteur en pages.

Spanish

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Record 7 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Press (News and Journalism)
CONT

the first impression made by a newspaper depends largely upon the appearance of its front page.... Page-one make-up is handled by the managing editor or news editor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Presse écrite
DEF

Première page d'un journal.

OBS

contraction pour la page une.

Spanish

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