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Archive for May 30th, 2006

dot gain

Posted by Sara on May 30th, 2006

Refers to a problem that occurs when dots print larger than normal size, causing stronger colors and darker tones.

dot

Posted by Sara on May 30th, 2006

Part of a halftone.

dithering

Posted by Sara on May 30th, 2006

1. The mixing of colors, making it seem that there are a wide variety of colors available, but sacrificing resolution in the process. Often used to reduce the number of colors needed.

2. Filing the space between two pixels with another pixel that is an average of the two, in order to reduce the difference or improve the result.

distributor

Posted by Sara on May 30th, 2006

Sells books to book outlets with a sales force, rather than replacing inventory like a wholesaler. Usually expects a 65-70% discount off of list price.

display type

Posted by Sara on May 30th, 2006

Type that is larger than the text type.

disc

Posted by Sara on May 30th, 2006

The correct spelling of “disk” when referring to compact discs or DVDs.

“Disk” is spelled “disc” when referring to CDs or DVDs.

directory

Posted by Sara on May 30th, 2006

1. The contents of a folder of disk.

2. The information on a disk about the files on that disk, their size, location, etc.

dingbat

Posted by Sara on May 30th, 2006

Refers to decorative characters or symbols such as stars, hearts, flowers, diamonds, etc.

digitizing tablet

Posted by Sara on May 30th, 2006

A tool with a unique pen that enables “drawing” on a special surface to be input into a drawing program.

digitizer

Posted by Sara on May 30th, 2006

A computer device, such as a scanner, that changes an analog signal of a sound or an image into a digital signal.