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Color theory midterm
Color theory 101
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Fine Art
Undergraduate 1
09/10/2014

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Name the 3 color models
Definition
RGB, CMYK, HSB
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Duotone
Definition
the combo of two halftone reproductions with different from than the same single color orgional
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Color space
Definition
represents the range of variations of a color combo such as RGB or CMYK
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Gamut
Definition
slope of colors that can be reproduced by a display or output device, or by primary color system (RGB CMYK)
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Global Color
Definition
distribution of colors within the entire image which can be used in a variety of software
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Name three color books, why do we use them?
Definition
Pantone, Trumatch, Toyo. insure color accuracy and consistency
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Absorbtion
Definition
conversion of visible light into a different form of energy as it interacts with matter
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Additive Primaries
Definition
RGB colors that are used on computers
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Secondary Primaries
Definition
CMYK 4 processing colors used in printing
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Color gamut
Definition
measure of how large the color range of a monitor is
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Sampling
Definition
computer process that selects the best pieces of capture data for representation
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Halftone
Definition
process of reducing an image using a series of various sized dots within a fixed space
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Banding process
Definition
a pattern of horizontal or vertical lines that occurs in solid colors, continuous tone tints
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Chrom
Definition
High quality positive color film that is used by professionals ( 2 1/4" by 2 1/4")
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Color Calibration
Definition
software/hardware that coordinates color match between a two digital devices
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Cult
Definition
a digital color processing tool for converting color from color space or device to another
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Raster graphics
Definition
an image comprised of a collection of pixles arranged in a rectangular array
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Vector graphics
Definition
uses points, lines, polygons, ect to make up a mathematical description of the graphic
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Black Generation
Definition
addition of a black layer to the process colors CMY when converting an RGB to CMYK
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Dithering Process
Definition
Simulates color variations or shades of gray by varying the sizes and shapes of pixel groupings
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Clipping Path
Definition
closed vector path, cuts out 2d image in editing software, anything inside the path is included
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Lousy Compression
Definition
File compression that loses info each time an image is saved
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White Point
Definition
lightest one seen in an image, all values paler than this threshold appear as white
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Channels
Definition
contains color components of a layer, RGB (3) or CMYK (4)
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Color Forecasting
Definition
Next wave of color demand, consults on everything (hair color, flowers, appliances, buildings, ect..)
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Visual Activity
Definition
the ability to detect different wavelengths of light
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Threshold
Definition
the point of which an individual can no longer detect a difference between two close samples
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Value
Definition
According to Munsell is the relative degree of light and dark in a sample
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value system
Definition
operates in two strategies dark to light or light to dark
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Black
Definition
the lowest possible value
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White
Definition
highest possible value
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Middle Grey
Definition
the midpoint between black and shite
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Gradient
Definition
a series of progressive intervals creating a seamless transition between value differences
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Saturation
Definition
refers to hue intensity or the contract between dull and vivid
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Ostwald Theory
Definition
Value is described in two forms:arithmetic series consisting of even intervales and Geometric series consisting of alternating intervals or steps
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Normal Illumination
Definition
creates a sense of sparkle, chroma, or brilliancy, to a composition, values ranges from 1-10 to obtain vividness
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Dim Illumination
Definition
features extremely dark shades of gray ranging from 5-10 or 6-10
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Atmospheric Mist
Definition
Restricted to middle gray values ranging from 1-15 gradations. this gradual spreading of values creates a subtle effect that tends to glow. the center field recommends a #5 value
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Luminosity
Definition
describes a general lightness in the tonal expression of a design. stresses light gray series. value ranges from 1-3 creates a sense of mistiness and overall softness. a darker gray can be introduced for contrast (#5) value for the center field
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JPG
Definition
Joint photographic group, contains lousy compression squeezes into smaller files
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Tiff
Definition
tagged image file format, stores images in both GB and CMYK
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PSD
Definition
Photoshop Doc, native file format for Adobe PS
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PFD
Definition
Portable Doc Format, captures all elements of a printed doc
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