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MORPHOSE [2 records]

Record 1 2018-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Video Technology
DEF

A computer animation process that allows the linking and merging of two or more images to produce special effects.

OBS

This process is often used in visual media such as motion pictures, videoclips, and advertising.

OBS

morphing: term and definition standardized by ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
  • Vidéotechnique
DEF

Technique d'animation par ordinateur permettant de lier et de fusionner deux images ou plus afin de créer des effets spéciaux.

OBS

Cette technique est souvent utilisée dans les médias visuels tels que le cinéma, les clips vidéo et la publicité.

OBS

morphage : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO et la Commission électrotechnique internationale.

OBS

morphose : terme publié au Journal officiel de la République française le 27 février 2003.

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-06-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

Any nonadaptive and usually unstable variation (modification) in an individual's morphogenesis associated with certain changes in its external environment.

OBS

Morphoses which mimic known mutations in their effect are referred to as phenocopies.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
DEF

Modification morphologique, physiologique ou fonctionnelle, non héréditaire et réversible, d'un organisme vivant, associée à des modifications du milieu.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
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