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Highlights: The brightest parts of a photo.

Callier Effect: Contrast effect in photographic printing caused by the scattering of directional light from an enlarger condenser system. The negative highlights are of high density and scatter more light w . . . View Full Definition

Contrast Values: Perceived difference between the light areas (highlights) and the dark areas (shadows) of a scene. The range of contrast levels between the highlights and the shadows is called contrast values.

Barium Sulfate: Compound used in the manufacture of photographic printing paper to give bright white highlights in the final print.

Tone Separation: Process of reducing the tonal range of a photograph to a very restricted range. The final result has strong highlights and deep shadows with a set number of intermediate tones. Also refereed . . . View Full Definition

Epenthesis: (also called infixation) Adding an extra syllable or letters in the middle of a word. Shakespeare might write, 'A visitating spirit came last night' (instead of 'visiting' spirit). This choi . . . View Full Definition

Contrasty: Negative, print or scene with great differences between the highlights and shadows.

Albumen Paper: Printing paper invented by blanquart-evrard in the mid-19th century where egg whites were used to coat the paper base prior to sensitization. The albumen added to the brightness of the white . . . View Full Definition

Fluorescent Whites: Brilliant highlights produced by applying a fluorescent agent to a printing paper base. The print can also be treated after washing with a fluorescent whitener or dye solution.

Benefits Package: A term informally used to refer to the employer's benefits plan or to the benefits plan options from which the employee can choose. 'Benefits package' highlights the fact a health benefits p . . . View Full Definition