The quality of a
nameplate,
label,
decal,
or sign's overall design that allows the viewer to
correctly interpret the information presented on it and the optimum
time and distance in which this can be done. Letter size, style, and
color contrast between the letters and the background
contribute to readability.
See
Legibility.
Reflective Sheeting
A vinyl film
with very small glass or
glass-like materials encapsulated below its surface, creating the
ability to reflect light. Signage created on reflective sheeting
increases its visibility, especially in low light conditions.
Different grades are available for various environments.
See Reflective
Vinyl Film on our Materials Reference Chart.
Reflective Vinyl Film
See Reflective
Vinyl Film on our Materials Reference Chart.
Registration
(1.) The exact placement of successively printed
images to achieve a desired color or effect.
(2.) The exact
application of shearing, cutting, machining, or
die-cutting
operations to align with a previously printed image.
Removable Vinyl Film
See Removable
Vinyl Film on our Materials Reference Chart.
Resolution
(1.) The number of dots per inch (dpi) in
bitmap
form - the higher the number, the more precise or crisp an image
will appear. In computer video, the number of pixels shown on a
screen - the higher the number, as measured pixels horizontally and
vertically, the more precise the picture image.
(2.) The degree of
accuracy that a machine can print or cut in relation to a
theoretical, perfect location or coordinate.
Reverse
The printing or imaging of a background rather than
the copy on an item. The copy shows through as the color of
the substrate. Similar to a negative when working with film.
Reverse Engraving
See
Reverse Engraving
on our Processes Page.
"Right Reading Emulsion Side Down"
Used to describe a piece of film art.
Right reading refers to the direction that
copy and/or an
image faces on a piece of film. Right reading means that the copy is
readable and not backwards. The film used in pre-production consists
of a thin, clear sheet of acetate coated with a light-sensitive
emulsion on one side. After exposure and developing the emulsion is
converted to a black image. Therefore "right reading emulsion
side down" means: When looking at the front side of a piece of
film, the image is facing the correct direction (copy is readable),
and the emulsion side of the film is furthest away from you (on the
back).
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