noun
- plural of graininess; the quality or state of having a granular or speckled texture or appearance
Usage: commonly used in photography, image processing, and visual arts
Examples
- The photographer reduced the graininesses in the digital images by adjusting the noise reduction settings.
- High ISO settings on cameras often introduce graininesses that can detract from image quality.
- The graininesses visible in the old film stock gave it a distinctive vintage character.
- Post-processing software can help minimize graininesses caused by low-light photography.
- Different film types produce varying degrees of graininesses depending on their sensitivity.