Glossary

Here is a list of commonly used terms in the world of Chromaluxe metal prints and photography:

Term Definition
Aperture The opening in a camera lens through which light passes.
Aspect Ratio The proportional relationship between an image's width and height.
Bleed The area outside of an image's border that extends to the edge of the paper or substrate it is printed on.
CMYK Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. A color model used in printing that stands for the colors of ink used.
DPI Dots per inch. A measurement of printing resolution that refers to the number of ink droplets or dots per inch of paper.
Embossing A process of creating a raised design on a print by pressing it into the paper or substrate.
Exposure The amount of light allowed to enter a camera's aperture.
Focal Length The distance between a camera lens and the image sensor when the lens is focused at infinity.
Focal Point The part of an image that is in focus.
Gamut The range of colors that can be reproduced by a device or medium.
Giclee A high-quality print made using an inkjet printer.
Gloss Finish A shiny, reflective surface on a print.
ICC Profile A file that contains information about how a device reproduces colors.
Laser Etching A process of creating a design on a print by using a laser to burn the image onto the substrate.
Lamination A process of applying a thin layer of plastic film to a print for protection or enhanced appearance.
Matte Finish A non-glossy, flat surface on a print.
MDF Medium-density fiberboard. A composite wood product used in mounting prints.
Metal Print A print that is mounted on a metal panel.
Pixelation A distortion of an image caused by enlarging it beyond its resolution capabilities.
PPI Pixels per inch. A measurement of image resolution that refers to the number of pixels in an inch of an image.
RGB Red, green, and blue. A color model used in digital devices that stands for the primary colors of light.
Sawtooth Hanger A type of hanging hardware that is commonly used on the back of frames for wall mounting.
Sublimation Printing A process of printing that uses heat to transfer dye onto a substrate, such as metal or fabric.
Textured Finishes A surface on a print that has a tactile quality, such as a canvas or linen texture.
Vignette A gradual fade of an image towards its edges.
Wide Color Gamut that is capable of reproducing a wide range of colors.

 

Using these terms, you can better understand the world of Chromaluxe metal prints and photography. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our products, please contact us.