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Digital Illustration and Color Theory -- Station #1

Digital Illustration, Subtractive and Additive Color Theory as it relates to Visual Communication

AB
Red, Yellow, BluePrimary colors in subtractive color theory
ComplementaryColors located directly across from each other on the color wheel
Red, Green, BluePrimary colors in additive color theory
WhiteWhen all of the additive primary colors on a computer are combined
ValuesThe lights and darks of a color
TintWhite added to a color
ShadeBlack added to a color
SaturationIntensity of color
HueName of the color
AnalogousColor scheme that is harmonious
Red, Orange, YellowWarm colors
Green, Blue, VioletCool colors
Setting the tone or mood of a situationPsychology of color
NeutralsEqual amounts of primary colors
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, BlackInks used in 4-color printing
ComplementaryColor Scheme that stands out
Hue, Saturation, ValueProperties of color
MonochromaticColor scheme that uses values of a single color
RodsLow light vision receptors
ConesColor vision receptors
ShiftKey that allows for proportional scaling
Vector SoftwareThe use of points, lines, and curves to create computer graphics
EPSEncapsulated Postscript
ArrangementHow objects are positioned relative to each other
Corner pointAn anchor point joining two straight segments that is angular
Direction HandleThe round blue circle at the top of a direction line
GuidesHorizontal or vertical lines that you position on a page which do not print
HandlesSmall boxes that appear along the perimeter of a selected object
HighlightsThe light areas of a graphic
LayersA solution for organizing and managing a complex illustration by segregating artwork
RulersOnscreen markers that help you precisely measure and position an object
Smooth pointAnchor points created by clicking and dragging the pen tool
StrokeA color applied to the outline of an object


Instructor, Visual Communications
DCMO BOCES
Norwich, NY

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