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This site is mirrored at:
http://www.bhs.berkeley.k12.ca.us/departments/science/physics/color/
This is our physics project about color. Mr. Trampleasure didn't think that we would get it done on time but here it is. We'll be around the room to help and answer any questions (just don't bother us while we're playing Snood). Take your time and read carefully because there will be a quiz.
Basic Background
This is information that we learned early this year about color but it can't hurt to look it over again especially if you don't feel that you're familiar with these basic concepts as they are essential to understanding the more advanced concepts that will be explained in this presentation.
Definitions
Definitions of some basic color terminology- most of these terms were not covered in our unit about color.
Subtractive and Additive Color
RGB vs. CMY, What are subtractive and additive colors anyway? The answer is only a click away.
Methods for Describing Colors
Precisely describing color is very a complicated and difficult task. This explains how three of the most often used methods work.
Color Devices
Some things in the real world that use precise color descriptions.
References and Links
These are the sources of all this information. If you're interested, you should check some of them out. Poynton's Color FAQ is especially cool.
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