large-format

Bigger than standard

Large-format describes something bigger than standard size, particularly in photography and printing.

A large-format camera uses sheet film significantly larger than 35mm, typically 4x5 inches or bigger, prized for exceptional detail and tonal range.

In printing, large-format refers to wide-format printers and their output—banners, posters, architectural plans.

The photographer hauled her large-format gear up the mountain for the landscape shoot.

printing

plotter

Machinator or diagram machine

  • inkjetSpray-based printing method
  • bannerDisplayed strip with message
  • posterDisplayed printed notice

signage · vinyl · canvas · billboard · trade show · display · graphics · flatbed · archival · lamination

photography

view camera

Bellows-based large format apparatus

  • 8x10Standard photograph dimensions
  • bellowsHandheld device forcing air
  • ground glassAbrasively roughened transparent material

tripod · Ansel Adams · tilt-shift · movements · darkroom · negative · platinum print · exposure · landscape · portrait

retail

big-box

Large-format retail chain

Costco · bulk · hypermarket · supercenter · pallet · aisle · membership · discount · inventory · square footage

display

screen

Display or barrier

LED wall · video wall · kiosk · interactive · touchscreen · 4K · resolution · aspect ratio · commercial · outdoor

tile

porcelain

Translucent fired clay

  • slabThick flat piece
  • flooringSurface underfoot material
  • wallVertical enclosing structure

ceramic · installation · thin-set · grout · seamless · modern · minimalist · shower · countertop · backsplash

Opposites
physical size/scale

large-formatminiature

Reduced-scale representation

pocket-sized · compact · small-scale · thumbnail · 35mm

portability/convenience

large-formatpocket-sized

Small enough to carry

portable · handheld · travel-size · compact · travel-sized

Family

large, format, larger, largest, largeness, largely, enlarge, enlargement, enlarged

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