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blockout

blockout

7.6
A cover used to stop light or ink from reaching part of a picture
  • noun
  • /ˈblɑːkaʊt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : máscara opaca
  • A black blockout was used in the darkroom to shield the film from unwanted light.

Examples

  • In screen printing, a blockout helps create sharp edges by covering parts of the screen.

  • The photographer used a blockout to create a dramatic effect.

  • The designer applied a blockout to prevent ink from reaching certain areas of the poster.

  • Make sure to apply the blockout evenly for best results.

  • The photographer used a blockout to ensure the unwanted areas remained unchanged during the printing process.

  • For the final artwork, she applied a blockout layer to prevent any ink from seeping into specific regions.

  • Using a blockout on the canvas, the designer controlled which parts would receive color during the printing stage.

Synonyms

masking
vsblockout
7 4.8

Objects that hide parts of a stage from the audience

is a physical opaque cover used to stop exposure or printing in visual work
blanker
vsblockout
7.6

A device that covers openings or blocks signals to stop interference

is specific to preventing exposure or printing in photography or design work

Antonyms

to reveal
∞ 2.3

Show something that was hidden or secret

exposure
  • Specialized
42 4.4

Light that reaches the camera film or sensor

How Opaque

blockout
  • Specialized
7.6
to mask
111 3.7

Surface Forms

blockout singular
blockouts plural

Etymology

Blockout comes from block (to stop) and out ('from reaching' or 'away'), like covering part of a page so light or ink cannot reach it. So in printing or photography, a blockout is a cover or painted area used to prevent exposure or printing in a specific spot.