Relationships Related Term:  glossy (also mat), n. ~ 1. A dull, nonreflecting finish, principally used to describe the surface of photographic prints. - 2. Motion pictures · A mask used to block a por [..]

An opaque outline that limits the exposed area of a picture, either a cut out object in front of the camera or as a silhouette on another strip of film.

(1) A frame surrounding an image often made from card stock or other stiffened material, intended to enhance the viewing of the image. (2) A paper's finish, especially paper for photographic prin [..]

variant of mat (n.2).

"backing for a picture," 1845, from French; see mat (n.2).

An image or signal that represents or carries only transparent information that is intended to overlay or control another image or signal. [After SMPTE]

Paper that has a dull unreflective finish, easier on the eye of the reader than glossy finish but not as visually appealing for pictorial content. Also spelled matt.

The black bars found at the top and bottom of the picture when a wide-screen format is projected on a television set.

 – A surface with minimal reflection of light, the opposite of high gloss.

Having a dull or non-shiny surface or finish.

(n) a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted(n) the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss(v) change texture so as to become matted and felt- [..]

A low gloss finish achieved during the extrusion or lamination process. Typically durable and resisting finger prints. Does not easily show surface scratches or abrasion.

A mask which obstructs some of the light passing through the camera lens. It can be of a specific shape (e.g., a keyhole), which is then imposed on the film as a blank area while the photographic imag [..]

  an opaque mask placed in front of the lens to black out a portion of the image. Whatever part is blocked is filled later with another image element – such as a mountainous vista  - which is shot sep [..]

The black bars found at the top and bottom of the picture when a wide-screen format is projected on a television set.

a product of a smelter that is composed of a metal, or metals, combined with sulphur. Requires further treatment to remove the sulphur.

A matte finish is a dull, non-reflective finish.                                                                                               

A product of a smelter, containing metal and some sulphur, which must be refined further to obtain pure metal. Metallurgical coal

Intermediate product in the form of alloy of ore sulfides and non-ferrous metals with varying chemical composition. Matte is the main product in which precious and auxiliary metals are accumulated.

A non-shiny, dense colour formula.

This term is used to describe lipsticks, eye shadows, blushers and foundation that have no sheen at all to them. They appear quite flat and have no sparkle or shimmer. Matte products are good for oili [..]

A non - shiny surface that absorbs light; a dead or dull finish.

Flat, nonglossy; having a dull surface appearance. Variant spelling - matt.

A metallic sulphide mixture made by melting the roasted product in smelting sulphide ores of copper, lead, and nickel.

Flat, non-glossy; having a dull surface appearance.

Matte, a surface with a non-glossy finish.

A non-shiny surface that absorbs light; a dead or dull finish.

Flat, non-glossy; having a dull surface appearance.

A dull finish as opposed to a shiny or glossy one.