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Timing Lights
Core Term Definition
The mechanical settings (values 1-50) governing red, green, and blue exposures in photochemical printers.
Technical Analysis & Context
In laboratory duplication, timing lights represent the color correction parameters. By adjusting these values, the lab technician alters the balance of RGB light hitting the positive stock, compensating for exposure errors or shifting colors to meet artistic goals.