Term: Posterization

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Term: Posterization

Definition:

An effect produced by reducing the number of tones (colors) in an image so that there is a noticeable distinction between one tone and another instead of a gradual shift.

Category:

Image

Resource:

Image Posterization - Cambridge in Colour
https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/posterization.htm

See also:

Quantization