Definition

A figure of merit for image quality. Note: In an image, definition is usually expressed in terms of the smallest resolvable element, such as lines per inch, or pels per square ...

definite

Plants; Botany

Of a constant number; of stamens, twice as many as the petals or sepals, or less; of an inflorescence, ending in a flower or an aborted floral bud.

definitions

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

For the purpose of this standard, the following terms shall be defined as shown in this subsection.

definition

Language; Public speaking

A translation of an unfamiliar word into understandable terms.

rubber lens-mount gasket

Photography; Professional photography

A flexible rubber gasket that forms a seal between the lens and the camera body.

subject-to-camera distance information

Photography; Professional photography

The data supplied to the camera by the lens indicating the distance from the camera to the subject. This information makes possible advances like 3D Color Matrix Metering II and ...

vignetting

Photography; Professional photography

A loss of brightness or saturation at the periphery of an image; usually not desired, but sometimes used to create a vignette framing the subject at the center of the image.

special effects mode

Photography; Professional photography

A mode in which the user can create artistic results simply by adding special effects to still images and movies. To select an effect, the user rotates the mode dial to EFFECTS ...

still picture

Photography; Professional photography

A photograph (static image) as opposed to a movie (moving picture).

stop-motion

Photography; Professional photography

Generic term for an animation technique which makes static objects appear to move. This is done by recording each movement of the object as an individual frame, when each frame ...

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Child's Pose

The 2013 Romanian drama film Child's Pose (Romanian: Poziția copilului) is directed by Călin Peter Netzer. The film premiered in competition at the ...