INTERNEGATIVE Meaning and
Definition
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Internegative is a term primarily used in the field of photography and cinematography to refer to a negative image that is produced from an existing positive image or from a previous negative image. It is essentially an intermediate step in the production of a final negative or positive print.
Internegatives are created by using a process known as duplication, wherein a positive image is optically copied onto a new film stock. This process is often necessary in cases where multiple prints or copies of an image are required, or when a new negative needs to be produced from an already developed positive image.
Internegative films are usually of a lower contrast and contain finer grain as compared to the original negative or positive image. This is because they are typically subjected to additional exposure and development processes during duplication, resulting in slightly altered characteristics. Internegatives can also be used for creating positive prints, as they can be further duplicated to produce a positive image.
The term "internegative" can also be used more broadly to describe any intermediate negative image that is generated during the production of another negative or print, regardless of the specific technique utilized. Additionally, in the digital age, the term can be extended to refer to the digital-equivalent of a negative generated during the process of digital reproduction or manipulation of an image.
Common Misspellings for INTERNEGATIVE
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Etymology of INTERNEGATIVE
The word "internegative" is composed of two morphemes: "inter-" and "negative".
1. "Inter-" is derived from Latin and is a prefix meaning "between" or "among". It is commonly used in English to indicate a relationship or interaction between two or more things. In the case of "internegative", "inter-" suggests that this negative is a "between" or "in-between" negative.
2. "Negative" originates from the Latin word "negativus", which means "denial" or "opposite". In the context of photography or film, a negative refers to an image where the values of lights and darks are reversed compared to the original scene. The term "negative" has been used since the early 19th century to describe this concept.
