Publishing Processes

noun a photograph or other image in which the tones are represented by dots of varying size and spacing

adjective relating to or denoting a halftone

• The newspaper was printed using a halftone technique to achieve a more detailed image.
• I love how halftone patterns look in comic books.
• Check out this cool halftone effect I added to my photo!
• The halftone of emotions on her face told a complex story.

noun a printing process in which an inked image on a plate is printed on a rubber blanket, then transferred to paper or other material

• The book was printed using the photo offset method for high-quality reproduction.
• I think the photo offset printing made the pictures in the magazine look really sharp.
• The photo offset process is like magic - it makes everything look so crisp and clear!
• Using photo offset is like taking a snapshot of the original image and replicating it perfectly on paper.