Graphics Dictionary

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Graphics Dictionary

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I decided to make a dictionary chain for no apparent reason. By 'chain', it basically means you can post a response, and I will edit my post with it. We're going to get together a list of commonly-used graphics terms. Please list the word and give the definition in the following form:

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[b][i]Word: [/b][/i]
[b][i]Definition: [/b][/i]

[Please try to limit this topic to entries, not discussion]


I'll start by giving the first word: Blend.


The List

  • Word: Abstract
    Definition: Another common style in graphic art. By definition any abstract graphic art taking no definite form. But in practice abstract does have a common style. Renders are not usually used in abstract art, but some people use abstract renders from programs such as Cinema 4D to enhance the art.



    Word:: Anchor Point.
    Definition:: A marker that shows all the areas where you created a new path with your Polygonal Lasso Tool or your Pen Tool.


    Word: Backround // Slang: BG
    Definition: The background of an image // Slang term referring to the backround of an image.


    Word: Blend
    Definition: Associated with several aspects of a graphic: to flow. When a render fits in with its surrounding backround smoothly, it is blended. If text has certain blending options or effects that makes it fit in with its surroundings, it is blended. If a backround does not have any sudden or drastic changes from one color to another, you have a blended backround.


    Word: Border
    Definition: A part that forms the outer edge of something; A decorative strip around the edge of something.


    Word: Brightness/Contrast
    Definition: Found in Photoshop under Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Brightness/Contrast. This is used to brighten or darken the selected layer, and it also can create a richer tone/variety of colors in the image as a whole.


    Word: Curves
    Definition: Very similar to Brightness/Contrast. This feature lets you adjust contrast by adjusting the lighting in a graphic.


    Word: Graphical
    Definition: Having to do with graphics.


    Word: Grunge
    Definition: A common style in graphic art. A very dark and grungy(duh) style, grunge brushes are usually dark, cloudy, and faded.


    Word: Harsh Gradient
    Definition: A term referred to a gradient if the colors in the gradient change too rapidly.


    Word: Levels
    Definition: Similar to using a Brightness/Contrast layer, this can be found in Photoshop under Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Levels. This feature is used to give depth and range to colors. Its different than Brightness/Contrast because it only adjusts the look of the black, white, and gray areas in an image. By doing this, you bring out the colors of the image and create excellent negative space.


    Word: Pixelation
    Definition: Occurs when an object's size is increased or decreased dramatically. The object's features become blurred and lose a massive amount of quality.[/quote]


    Word: Pen Tool
    Definition: The best tool used to do a Render (1). A tool, similar to the Polygonal Lasso Tool, but unlike the PLT, the Pen Tool is capable of easily creating curved paths. First, make sure the 'Paths' button in the top of your toolbar is selected. Then, click in your image to create your paths. When you'd like to create a curved path, simply click, hold, and drag out the mouse. When you're satisfied with the curve, let go of the mouse button. Click your first path to close your selection. Right click, hit 'Make Selection', and accept the next window with a feather of 0 pixels to show the 'maggots' of your selection.


    Word: Polygonal Lasso Tool.
    Definition: Cutout tool that sets anchor points with every click that you make.


    Word: Render
    Definition: The process of cutting an image, such as a character, out of its background; thus making it useable in a sig or other piece of graphic art.


    Word: Render (2)
    Definition: The process of generating an image from a model by means of a modeling program.


    Word: Resolution
    Definition: The number of pixels per square inch on a picture or other work of graphic art.


    Word: Stock
    Definition: Same as render, but also: 1. A photograph with someone on it, un rendered/cutout.
    2. A psd with a render/cutout in it.


    Word: Tech
    Definition: Yet another common style in graphic art. Tech is usually somewhat accompanied by another style. Common characteristics are small pixel lines, numbers, and (meaningless) graphs and such. The purpose of tech is of course for the art to look techinical, somewhat like circuit boards, or displays.


    Word: TSISBIWERI
    Definition: Acronym; That Sig Is So Bad I Won't Even Rate It. (Created by me as a joke, but apparently some people actually use it). :shock: :lol:


    Word: Vector
    Definition: A one-dimensional array, usually based off of simplicity.




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word:Rendering
Definitionthe process of generating an image from a model, by means of a modeling program.

Fixed your wording ;-)
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halobuddha wrote:software program.
software program? lol

a modeling program maybe? Like 3dsMax.
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Word: Grunge
Definition: A common style in graphic art. A very dark and grungy(duh) style, grunge brushes are usually dark, cloudy, and faded.

Word: Abstract
Definition: Another common style in graphic art. By definition any abstract graphic art taking no definite form. But in practice abstract does have a common style. Renders are not usually used in abstract art, but some people use abstract renders from programs such as Cinema 4D to enhance the art.

Word: Tech
Definition: Yet another common style in graphic art. Tech is usually somewhat accompanied by another style. Common characteristics are small pixel lines, numbers, and (meaningless) graphs and such. The purpose of tech is of course for the art to look techinical, somewhat like circuit boards, or displays.
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Word: Render (2)
Definition: The process of cutting an image, such as a character, out of its background, thus making it useable in a sig or other piece of graphic art.
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Word: Polygonal lasso tool.
Definition: Cutout tool that sets anchor points with every click that you make.

Word: Anchor Point.
Definition: A point that defines where a certain point of your polygonal lasso tool is placed to hold it down.

Word: Stock
Definition: Same as render, but also: 1. A photograph with someone on it, un rendered/cutout.
2. A psd with a render/cutout in it.
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Word: Vector
Definition: A one-dimensional array.
Word: Border
Definition: A part that forms the outer edge of something; A decorative strip around the edge of something.
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Cuda wrote:Word: Vector
Definition: A one-dimensional array.
Just to extend this definition:
In true vectors, such as those created in Adobe Illustrator (The industry-leading vector software), only the mathematical data of a path is stored. So that you can zoom in as far as you want and image quality will never be reduced. In Adobe Photoshop, using vector brushes, this quality is lost, but from a zoomed-out point of view, it looks similar.
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Word: BG
Definition: Slang term refering to the background of an image

Word: Contrast Layer
Definition: Found in photoshop under Layer> New Adjustment Layer> Brightness/Contrast. This is used to brighten or darken the selected image, it also can creat a richer tone/variety of colors in the image as a whole.

Word: Levels Adjustment
Definition: Similar to using a contrast layer, this can be found in photoshop under Layer> New Adjustment Layer> Levels. This is used to create depth and range of colors. Its different then contrast because it only adjusts the look of the black white and grey area's in an image. By doing this you bring out the colors of the image and create excelent negative space.
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word:TSISBIWERI
definitionAcronym;This Sig Is So Bad I Won't Even Rate It
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Post by RaVNzCRoFT »

Thanks for all of your posts! I've updated the list. Please continue to add definitions, if possible. I'd like for this to become a good resource for people trying to learn the basics of Photoshop.
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Word: Curves
Definition: Very close if not exact to birghtness/contrast. But allows the user more control over his/her sig.
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Curves are a lot more indepth then brightness contrast. You can bring out dull areas and adjust color balance with curves, too.

Its a whole set of input/output for colors, thats what the line shows. Ill make a pic of it later and show exactly what you are adjusting. Curves are by far the most powerful image manipulation device for coloring. (compared to hue saturation, brightness contrast, etc.)
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Yes, I edited Soccerfreak's definition slightly to make it correct. Or maybe not so slightly. :lol: :wink:
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Ill make a more correct definition later :wink: . I can also include a picture.
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Word: Render Pixelation
Definition: Occurs when a render, is either shrunk or stretched out of its original context.
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Post by RaVNzCRoFT »

Added as Pixelation. Thanks, Cuda.
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Word: resolution
Definition: the number of pixels per square inch on a picture or other work of graphic art
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Added. Thanks.
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