Granularity

 

The random, spatial variation in the transmitting or reflecting properties of the developed photographic image.

A scientific measurement of graininess.

Granularity measurements provided by manufacturers can be compared.

 

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References

British Standard Glossary of Terms used in the Motion Picture Industry