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GAMUT [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-09-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
- General Vocabulary
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gamut
1, record 1, English, gamut
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Another feature notifies the user of any colours which have been inputted but are outside the gamut of the system. 1, record 1, English, - gamut
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gamme
1, record 1, French, gamme
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
- Pigmentos y colores (Artes)
- Vocabulario general
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- gama
1, record 1, Spanish, gama
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de tonos, valores o matices de un mismo color. 1, record 1, Spanish, - gama
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-08-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Computer Memories
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gamut
1, record 2, English, gamut
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The range of colors that can be captured or represented by a camera or graphics device. 2, record 2, English, - gamut
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Mémoires (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gamme des couleurs
1, record 2, French, gamme%20des%20couleurs
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Palette des couleurs qu'un appareil photo numérique ou un logiciel graphique peut capturer. 2, record 2, French, - gamme%20des%20couleurs
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fotografía
- Memorias (Computadoras)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- gama de colores
1, record 2, Spanish, gama%20de%20colores
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-08-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Photography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gamut
1, record 3, English, gamut
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A range of colors that are acquired and reproduced by input and output peripherals (color digital video camera, printer, etc.) linked to a computer. 2, record 3, English, - gamut
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Photographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gamut
1, record 3, French, gamut
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de couleurs perçues et reproduites par divers périphériques d'entrée ou de sortie (caméra vidéo couleur numérique, imprimante, etc.) dont la liaison est assurée par un ordinateur. 2, record 3, French, - gamut
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gráficos de computadora
- Fotografía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- gama
1, record 3, Spanish, gama
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-03-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Internet and Telematics
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Programming Languages
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- non-cubical gamut
1, record 4, English, non%2Dcubical%20gamut
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The point is to distinguish between the source and destination gamuts; to clamp as late as possible, and to realize that some devices, such as inkjet printers which appear to be RGB devices, have non-cubical gamuts. 1, record 4, English, - non%2Dcubical%20gamut
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The English terminology on this record is standardized by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) whose role it is to establish standards relating to Internet technology. The French terminology was proposed by translators certified by the W3C and was verified by the author of this record. 2, record 4, English, - non%2Dcubical%20gamut
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Internet et télématique
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Langages de programmation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gamut non cubique
1, record 4, French, gamut%20non%20cubique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'essentiel est de faire la distinction entre le gamut de source et celui de destination; de forcer aussi tard que possible et de réaliser que certains appareils, tels que les imprimantes à jet d'encre qui sont apparemment des appareils RGB, ont des gamuts non cubiques. 1, record 4, French, - gamut%20non%20cubique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La terminologie anglaise de cette fiche est normalisée par le World Wide Web Consortium (consortium W3C) dont le rôle principal est d'établir les normes reliées aux technologies Internet. La terminologie française est proposée par des traducteurs agréés par le Consortium et elle a été vérifiée par l'auteur de cette fiche. 2, record 4, French, - gamut%20non%20cubique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-03-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Internet and Telematics
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Programming Languages
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- out of gamut
1, record 5, English, out%20of%20gamut
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The values in the from/to/by and values attributes may specify negative and out of gamut values for colors. The function defined by an individual animateColor may yield negative or out of gamut values. The implementation must correct the resulting presentation value, to be legal for the destination (display) colorspace. 1, record 5, English, - out%20of%20gamut
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The English terminology on this record is standardized by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) whose role it is to establish standards relating to Internet technology. The French terminology was proposed by translators certified by the W3C and was verified by the author of this record. 2, record 5, English, - out%20of%20gamut
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Internet et télématique
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Langages de programmation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- hors gamut
1, record 5, French, hors%20gamut
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les valeurs des attributs from/to/by et values peuvent spécifier une gamme de valeurs négatives ou hors gamut pour les couleurs. La fonction définie par un animateColor individuel peut produire une gamme de valeurs négatives ou hors gamut. L'implémentation doit corriger la valeur de présentation résultante, pour que celle-ci soit légale dans l'espace de couleur de destination (affiché). 1, record 5, French, - hors%20gamut
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La terminologie anglaise de cette fiche est normalisée par le World Wide Web Consortium (consortium W3C) dont le rôle principal est d'établir les normes reliées aux technologies Internet. La terminologie française est proposée par des traducteurs agréés par le Consortium et elle a été vérifiée par l'auteur de cette fiche. 2, record 5, French, - hors%20gamut
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-03-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Internet and Telematics
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Programming Languages
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- source and destination gamut
1, record 6, English, source%20and%20destination%20gamut
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The point is to distinguish between the source and destination gamuts; to clamp as late as possible, and to realize that some devices, such as inkjet printers which appear to be RGB devices, have non-cubical gamuts. 1, record 6, English, - source%20and%20destination%20gamut
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The English terminology on this record is standardized by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) whose role it is to establish standards relating to Internet technology. The French terminology was proposed by translators certified by the W3C and was verified by the author of this record. 2, record 6, English, - source%20and%20destination%20gamut
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Internet et télématique
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Langages de programmation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gamut de source et de destination
1, record 6, French, gamut%20de%20source%20et%20de%20destination
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'essentiel est de faire la distinction entre le gamut de source et celui de destination; de forcer aussi tard que possible et de réaliser que certains appareils, tels que les imprimantes à jet d'encre qui sont apparemment des appareils RGB, ont des gamuts non cubiques. 1, record 6, French, - gamut%20de%20source%20et%20de%20destination
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La terminologie anglaise de cette fiche est normalisée par le World Wide Web Consortium (consortium W3C) dont le rôle principal est d'établir les normes reliées aux technologies Internet. La terminologie française est proposée par des traducteurs agréés par le Consortium et elle a été vérifiée par l'auteur de cette fiche. 2, record 6, French, - gamut%20de%20source%20et%20de%20destination
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-09-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- colour gamut
1, record 7, English, colour%20gamut
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A series of colours in a natural gradation. It is obtained from all the possible combinations from the primary coloured inks in a given colour space (e.g. LAB, C.I.E., Munsell). 1, record 7, English, - colour%20gamut
Record 7, Key term(s)
- color gamut
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- gamme des couleurs
1, record 7, French, gamme%20des%20couleurs
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Série de couleurs en gradation naturelle. Elle est obtenue à partir de toutes les combinaisons possibles des encres primaires dans un espace de couleur donné (Lab, C.I.E., Munsell, etc.). 1, record 7, French, - gamme%20des%20couleurs
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-04-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Radio Broadcasting
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- gamut of programming
1, record 8, English, gamut%20of%20programming
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and equivalent used in Making Our Voices Heard: Canadian Broadcasting and Film for the 21st Century, Report of the Mandate Review Committee, January 1996. This report is also known as the Juneau Report, named after its chairman. 2, record 8, English, - gamut%20of%20programming
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Radiodiffusion
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- gamme des émissions
1, record 8, French, gamme%20des%20%C3%A9missions
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et équivalent tirés de : Faire entendre nos voix, Le cinéma et la télévision du Canada au 21e siècle, Comité d'examen des mandats SRC, ONF, Téléfilm, janvier 1996. Ce rapport est également appelé Rapport Juneau du nom du président du comité. 2, record 8, French, - gamme%20des%20%C3%A9missions
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1985-11-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Optics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- colour gamut
1, record 9, English, colour%20gamut
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An area in a chromaticity diagram. Usually that part of the chromaticity diagram embracing all colours capable of being reproduced by a particular choice of parameters in a colour process. 1, record 9, English, - colour%20gamut
Record 9, Key term(s)
- color gamut
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Optique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- gamme de couleurs
1, record 9, French, gamme%20de%20couleurs
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Région limitée dans un diagramme de chromaticité. C'est habituellement la région du diagramme de chromaticité qui englobe toutes les couleurs pouvant être reproduites par un choix particulier de paramètres dans un procédé chromatique. 1, record 9, French, - gamme%20de%20couleurs
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Management
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- gamut of processing operations 1, record 10, English, gamut%20of%20processing%20operations
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de l'entreprise
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- gamme des opérations d' exploitation 1, record 10, French, gamme%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20d%27%20exploitation
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
data 1, record 10, French, - gamme%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20d%27%20exploitation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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