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CHARACTER GENERATOR—A computer hardware or software device
that provides a means for formulating a character font and as a controlling
function during printing.
CHARCOAL —Specially charred willow sticks used for drawing on a paper
with tooth.
CHARCOAL DRAWING—A drawing made with charcoal.
CHARCOAL PENCILS—Charred willow sticks encased in wood for
strength.
CHIAROSCURO—Rendering forms using a balanced contrast between
pronounced light and dark elements.
CHINESE WHITE—An opaque white watercolor pigment.
CHISEL POINT—Drawing or lettering with a wide, flat point.
CHORES—Used to trap a dark element over a light background to avoid or
minimize white space showing around the element during press plates
misalignment.
CHROMA—See
INTENSITY.
CIRCULAR SCREEN—A photographic screen used with a process camera,
which allows screen adjustment to eliminate the wavelike or checkered effect,
called moire.
CIRCUMFERENCE—The length of a line that forms a circle.
CIRCUMSCRIBED —To draw around or enclose within one geometric form
another form or object.
CLICK ON—To select a computer function by clicking the buttons on a
mouse.
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