character generator


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character generator

[′kar·ik·tər ‚jen·ə‚rād·ər]
(computer science)
A hard-wired subroutine which will display alphanumeric characters on a screen.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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This motion was achieved through the digital video effects unit rather than the character generator.
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It also features a full broadcast standard live Xpression Prime 3D character generator. Joseph John, chairperson of the Media and Communications department, says Manipal University is the only academic institution in Dubai that has a full LED studio.
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Dave Mapes, the local TCI manager, suggested we purchase a character generator to produce professional-quality messages and graphics.
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