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Glossary

The world of graphic design, video production, and web development is full of technical terms that are often difficult to understand in everyday life. In this glossary, I explain the most important terms from the fields of print, video, and web – concisely, clearly, and without unnecessary jargon. Whether you want to learn about prepress, video editing, or web design: you'll find the right explanation here. 

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Paper weight (GSM)

A measurement of paper thickness and sturdiness, given in grams per square meter (GSM). Business cards typically use 300–400 GSM, while standard printer paper is around 80 GSM.

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