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TELEPHOTO LENS— A long focal-length lens that has the effect of
bringing far objects nearer.
TELEVISION GRAPHICS— Graphics created specifically for transmission
via television.
TEMPURA— Dry pigment mixed with an emulsion of egg yolk or milk to
form an opaque watercolor.
TEMPLATE— A guide made to ensure the uniform consistency of frequently
used symbols.
TERTIARY COLORS— Any intermediate hue that contains some part of
each of the three primary colors.
TEXT— Typewritten or printed matter forming the main body of a work.
TEXTURE— The feel or appearance of a surface created by the repetition of
forms or design.
THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER— A printer that uses heat to fuse the
image to a paper surface.
THIRD DIMENSION— The effect of depth or bulk achieved by the artist on
a flat surface.
THREE DIMENSIONAL— Possessing height, width, and depth.
THREE-QUARTER VIEW— A view of an object rotated to a position
halfway between a front and a side view.
THREE-POINT PERSPECTIVE— A view where no dimension, height,
width, or depth, is parallel to the plane of projection.
THUMBNAIL SKETCH— Page layouts showing the allocation of space for
headings, photographs, line artwork, and text.
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