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Stochastic screening

Meaning in graphic design, with examples

nounAdvanced term

In graphic design, stochastic screening means: Halftone screening that varies dot placement or frequency to represent tones.

In Turkish: stokastik tram

How it is used

Often called FM screening; contrast it with regularly spaced variable-size dots.

Example sentences

  1. The printer proposed stochastic screening for the detailed textile photographs.

    A different dot-distribution strategy can alter fine-detail reproduction.

  2. We compared stochastic screening with the conventional screen on the same paper.

    Holding the paper constant helps isolate the screening difference.

Common collocations

  • stochastic screening
  • FM screening
  • print-readyDescribes a final file that meets the printer's requirements and can go straight to press, with correct size, bleed, colour mode, image resolution and fonts.
  • proofA trial version of a design, on paper or as a PDF, that the designer and client check carefully for mistakes and colour before the full print run starts.

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