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TIRAGE PHOTOGRAPHIQUE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-05-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- photographic imaging
1, record 1, English, photographic%20imaging
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The making of photographic images through standard processes and equipment. 2, record 1, English, - photographic%20imaging
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Photographic imaging includes] the proper use of darkroom equipment [enlargers, easels, timers, processors, etc.) and the application of tone and color control in the production of photographic proofs and prints. 1, record 1, English, - photographic%20imaging
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "photographic imaging" may sometimes be used as a synonym for "digital photographic imaging", in the context of digital imagery. 2, record 1, English, - photographic%20imaging
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tirage photographique
1, record 1, French, tirage%20photographique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de réaliser des épreuves photographiques à l'aide de matériel et de procédés traditionnels. 2, record 1, French, - tirage%20photographique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-05-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- printing
1, record 2, English, printing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Photographically, the production of an image (e.g. a positive print) by exposing a light sensitive layer through another image (e.g. a negative) followed by processing. 2, record 2, English, - printing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In contact printing the exposure is made with the negative image in contact with the sensitive material. In enlarging and en-printing the negative image is projected on to the material. 2, record 2, English, - printing
Record 2, Key term(s)
- print production
- optical printing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tirage photographique
1, record 2, French, tirage%20photographique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tirage 2, record 2, French, tirage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des opérations consistant à obtenir une ou plusieurs épreuves positives à partir d'un négatif noir et blanc ou couleurs. 1, record 2, French, - tirage%20photographique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tirage se fait soit par contact, soit par projection (agrandissement). 2, record 2, French, - tirage%20photographique
Record 2, Key term(s)
- tirage des épreuves positives
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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