Graphics Tools and Terms Archives

Aliasing describes the visual stair-stepping of edges or jaggies in an image.

Artifacts are unwanted visual image anomalies or defects. (see also "aliasing" and "moiré pattern")

A Bézier curve is a curved line or path resulting from a mathematical equation called a parametric function. Vector graphics…

A bit is the smallest unit of information in a computer.

The maximum number of bits that are used to define a pixel. The color depth or pixel values for a…

A bitmap graphic is created pixels, same as a raster graphic. Bitmap and raster are often used interchangeably.

Color value in a image measuring 0,0,0.

Bleed is a print term used to describe the graphics or ink colors that fall outside of the trim area.…

Burn is a technique used to darken an image. The term is borrowed from darkroom photography.

Adjusting the color settings of a monitor or print output to establish dependable results in sync with other devices.