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Flatting: meaning, definitions and examples

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flatting

 

[ flรฆtษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

core concept

Flatting refers to the process in digital art and illustration where areas of color are filled in a flat manner. This technique is often a preliminary step in the coloring process, allowing artists to establish base colors before adding shading and details. It is crucial for streamlining future coloring steps and ensuring consistent color application. Flatting can be done by hand or with various digital tools, depending on the artist's preference and workflow.

Synonyms

base coloring, color blocking, fill-in

Examples of usage

  • The artist spent hours flatting the comic pages before moving on to shading.
  • Flatting simplifies the workflow and helps maintain consistent colors.
  • After flatting, the colors were ready for the final detailing.

Translations

Translations of the word "flatting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น achatamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคชเคŸเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flachmachen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะฐัะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spล‚aszczanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒฉใƒƒใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aplatissement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aplanamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผzleลŸtirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‰ํƒ„ํ™”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณูˆูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zploลกtฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plochosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนณๅฆๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izravnanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรถtun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะณั–ัั‚ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒกแƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผzlษ™ลŸdirmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aplanamiento

Etymology

The word 'flatting' derives from the term 'flat,' which has roots in Old English 'flaettan,' meaning to make flat or level. Initially, 'flat' referred to surfaces that are even and without prominent features. With the advent of modern art and digital illustration, 'flatting' emerged as a specialized term within the artistic community, highlighting the technique of applying uniform colors without gradients or textures. This method became increasingly relevant with the rise of digital tools that enable artists to easily manage large canvases and complex color schemes. As digital art gained popularity, specific terminology like 'flatting' has become standardized, allowing artists to communicate more effectively about their processes. Today, flatting is an essential skill in various art forms, particularly in comic book creation and animation, where rapid workflow and clear visual communication are vital.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,593, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.