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Is matte the same as flat?

It depends on the paint and the manufacturer. Some flats have a slight matte-like sheen, however, in a paint line the matte sheen should have a higher sheen than the flat version, but a lower sheen than the eggshell version.


What is the difference between gloss photo paper and matte photo paper?

The main difference between matte gloss and clear gloss is the amount of shine that each one has. A matte gloss will give paint a subdued, toned-down look, while a clear gloss will be shinier and more polished.


What do you add to paint to make matte finish?

The type of paint used for matte painting lies in the meaning of the word "matte". It is a type of paint that leaves a surface which does not reflect light to a great degree. In other words, it is not very shiny and is often more pleasant to look at for extended periods of times. Matte paint is very often used indoors, in homes and at offices.


What is the use of matte varnish?

A gloss varnish will deepen colors on a printed piece, while a matte varnish hasa more neutral effect.When sealing a painting with a varnish, a matte finish is more desirable as it does not reflect "glare" making the painting more aesthetically pleasing.When sealing an object d'art again, a matte finish makes the intricacies more visible.In the case of a faux fabric (silk or linen) of a faux fur (as in an object painted to look like an animal) a matte finish would be more "realistic".If however, you have done a faux marble, stone or gem effect, a gloss finish would help to add to the realism of the piece.


Why do you see a matte image when viewing through your viewfinder on a slr camera?

== == == == In an SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera, the viewfinder is not a direct view of the scene in front of the camera. The image from the lens is reflected off of a mirror and focused onto a piece of ground glass. It is this ground glass that is viewed through the pentaprism and viewfinder. Images on ground glass are matte images. ************** True enough, but when the camera is not an SLR (such as some medium and large format cameras) a matte screen is still used. The question is why do you see a matte image, not "how does the reflex system work?". The matte screen as a focusing aid was introduced long ago because it is easier to focus on a glass surface when it has a matte finish than if it is smooth like a window pane. Most manual focus cameras these days (SLR or not) that are medium format or smaller, also incorporate a center spot that appears split (horizontally, vertically or diagonally depending on the manufacturer) as the central focus aid. This is often surrounded by a concentric ring that appears diamond-like or "prismatic" which is the Fresnel lens portion. The matte screen makes up the rest. Thus, the manufacturer attempts to please everyone by providing 3 focus aids. Sometimes, longer than normal focal length lenses make the split portion difficult or impossible to use, so one has to rely on the Fresnel portion or the matte screen. Many landscape photographers prefer to have only a matte screen, and will substitue optional screens when possible. When it comes to large format cameras, the matte screen is the only option as far as I know. Micron.

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