screen angle
[skriːn ˈæŋɡəl]
nounpl: screen angles
ângulo de trama
1. In printing and graphic design, the angle at which halftone screens are positioned relative to one another or to the page, used to prevent moiré patterns and ensure proper color registration
The printer adjusted the screen angle to 45 degrees to achieve better color separation.
A gráfica ajustou o ângulo de trama para 45 graus para obter uma melhor separação de cores.
2. In digital imaging, the orientation of the pixel grid or raster pattern on a display screen
Different screen angles can affect how text appears on the monitor.
Diferentes ângulos de trama podem afetar como o texto aparece no monitor.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in the printing and graphic design industries. The concept became particularly important during the development of color printing technology in the mid-20th century and remains essential in both traditional offset printing and digital printing workflows. Understanding screen angles is crucial for professional print production to avoid visible defects in the final product.
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