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DISK—Also called DISC. (1) A flat photomatrix used in phototypesetting
and computer equipment; (2) A layer of magnetic oxide used to store
electronic data.
DISK DRIVE—A device that reads, adds, or deletes information stored on a
disk.
DISPLAY LETTERING—Any large, prominent lettering used to attract
attention.
DISPLAYS—A collection of objects and images arranged to tell a story.
DISPLAY TYPE—Large type used for headings and titles.
DISSOLVE—The fading of one scene as another replaces it.
DISSOLVE UNIT—An electronic device that automatically pulses a slide
projector to dissolve an image and replace it with another.
DISTORTION—Changed or twisted out of natural shape.
DIVIDERS —An instrument used for dividing lines into equal segments and
transferring measurements.
DOMINANT—Prominent or most important.
DOT MATRIX PRINTER—A printer that uses a number of pins to form
letters and numbers.
DOTS PER INCH—Also called DPI. A standard measurement for
resolution in the computer graphics industry.
DOUBLE-ACTION AIRBRUSH—An airbrush that requires the user to
push down a button to expel air through the brush and to pull back the button
to release paint.
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