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GENERATEUR EFFETS SPECIAUX [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-02-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Video Technology
- Television (Radioelectricity)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Performing Arts (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- special effects generator
1, record 1, English, special%20effects%20generator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SEG 2, record 1, English, SEG
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- special-effects generator 3, record 1, English, special%2Deffects%20generator
correct
- SEG 4, record 1, English, SEG
correct
- SEG 4, record 1, English, SEG
- special effects board 5, record 1, English, special%20effects%20board
correct
- matting amplifier 3, record 1, English, matting%20amplifier
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device which can electronically combine signals to produce such visual effects as split screens, wipes, and inserts. May be a separate unit or built into a console. 6, record 1, English, - special%20effects%20generator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vidéotechnique
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- truqueur
1, record 1, French, truqueur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- truqueur électronique 2, record 1, French, truqueur%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, masculine noun
- pupitre de trucage 3, record 1, French, pupitre%20de%20trucage
correct, masculine noun
- générateur d'effets spéciaux 4, record 1, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20d%27effets%20sp%C3%A9ciaux
correct, masculine noun
- table de trucage 5, record 1, French, table%20de%20trucage
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil électronique utilisé pour les réalisations vidéo élaborées afin de créer divers effets visuels tels que balayages, partage d'écran, insertions, etc. 6, record 1, French, - truqueur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les truqueurs électroniques [...] permettant de réaliser électroniquement, par une simple commande, une multitude de volets de toutes formes. 2, record 1, French, - truqueur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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