Compositor
noun
A person who arranges letters and words in a way that makes them ready for printing.
He worked as a compositor in a printing company.
Often appears as...
- desktop compositor
- typesetting compositor
noun
A computer program used for composing the display of a computer graphic.
Adobe InDesign is a popular compositor used in the graphic design industry.
Often appears as...
- 3d compositor
- digital compositor
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A person who arranges letters and words in a way that makes them ready for printing.
He worked as a compositor in a printing company.
Often appears as...
- desktop compositor
- typesetting compositor
noun
A computer program used for composing the display of a computer graphic.
Adobe InDesign is a popular compositor used in the graphic design industry.
Often appears as...
- 3d compositor
- digital compositor
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Printing History
Understand 'compositor' originated from traditional printing, tying to historical crafts.
The museum exhibit on printing included a demonstration by a skilled compositor.
Pro Tip 2/3Obsolete Profession
'Compositor' refers to a largely outdated job due to digital typesetting advancements.
My grandfather was a compositor before computers changed the printing industry.
Pro Tip 3/3Attention to Detail
A compositor needs a meticulous eye for arranging text and space on a page.
A talented compositor can greatly enhance the readability and appeal of a book.
Pro Tip 1/3Printing History
Understand 'compositor' originated from traditional printing, tying to historical crafts.
The museum exhibit on printing included a demonstration by a skilled compositor.
Pro Tip 2/3Obsolete Profession
'Compositor' refers to a largely outdated job due to digital typesetting advancements.
My grandfather was a compositor before computers changed the printing industry.
Pro Tip 3/3Attention to Detail
A compositor needs a meticulous eye for arranging text and space on a page.
A talented compositor can greatly enhance the readability and appeal of a book.
Pro Tip 1/3Printing History
Understand 'compositor' originated from traditional printing, tying to historical crafts.
The museum exhibit on printing included a demonstration by a skilled compositor.
Pro Tip 2/3Obsolete Profession
'Compositor' refers to a largely outdated job due to digital typesetting advancements.
My grandfather was a compositor before computers changed the printing industry.
Pro Tip 3/3Attention to Detail
A compositor needs a meticulous eye for arranging text and space on a page.
A talented compositor can greatly enhance the readability and appeal of a book.
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Video examples
Martin Villeneuve: How I...
This guy had been lead compositor on such films as "Avatar" and "Star Trek" and "Transformers," and other unknown projects like this, and I knew he was the perfect fit for the job, and I had to convince him,
Video examples
Martin Villeneuve: How I...
This guy had been lead compositor on such films as "Avatar" and "Star Trek" and "Transformers," and other unknown projects like this, and I knew he was the perfect fit for the job, and I had to convince him,
Example 1 of 1
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