Graphic Design Effects

noun a printmaking technique in which an image is incised into a plate with a hard-pointed needle or other sharp tool

• The artist used a drypoint technique to create intricate lines on the metal plate.
• I tried my hand at drypoint etching in art class, it was pretty fun!
• I'm thinking of giving drypoint a go, it seems like a cool way to make art.
• Her words were like a drypoint etching, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who heard them.

noun a gradual disappearance or reduction in brightness or volume, especially at the end of a scene or piece of music

verb to gradually disappear or decrease in brightness or volume, especially at the end of a scene or piece of music

• As the music reached its final crescendo, it began to fade out slowly.
• I love how the movie ends with the screen slowly fading out.
• The party was so lit, I didn't even realize the music had faded out.
• Her memory of that day started to fade out like an old photograph.

noun the act of becoming less distinct or intense

verb to gradually disappear or lose brightness or color

• The colors of the painting started to fade over time due to exposure to sunlight.
• I noticed the old photograph was starting to fade from being displayed for so long.
• His popularity in the music industry began to fade after his last album didn't do well.
• Her memories of that summer slowly began to fade away as time passed.

noun a fabric with a wavy or rippled pattern, typically used for evening dresses

• The intricate moire pattern on the fabric added a touch of elegance to the evening gown.
• I love how the moire design on this wallpaper gives the room a vintage vibe.
• Check out the moire effect on these sneakers, they look so cool!
• The political scandal created a moire of conflicting opinions among the public.

noun the visual quality of the out-of-focus areas of a photographic image, especially as rendered by a particular lens

• The photographer achieved a beautiful bokeh effect in the background of the portrait.
• I love how the bokeh makes the photo look so dreamy and romantic.
• Check out the bokeh in this pic, it's so lit!
• Her mind was filled with a bokeh of thoughts, each one blending into the next in a hazy blur.

noun a blurred or indistinct appearance

verb to make something appear blurred or indistinct

• The painting was a blur of colors and shapes, creating a mesmerizing effect.
• I was running so fast that everything around me was just a blur.
• After the party, my memory is a total blur.
• His emotions were ablur, making it difficult to decipher what he was truly feeling.