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matte
  • (noun)
    1. A decorative border around a picture
      ''The image is a perfect square of 8 cm (with white matte border the total dimensions are 14 cm tall by 11 cm wide).
    2. A background, often painted or created with computers
      Matte painting is a tool that filmmakers can use to create a scene that is either too impractical, too costly or simply too impossible to achieve with conventional cinematographic means.
  • (adjective)
    1. dull, not reflective of light
      Flat or matte paint allows a deep color expression on the walls while also hiding flaws that may be inherent on the painted surface.