Meta-Clusters
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Printed Date: 13 September 2025 at 3:00pm
Topic: Meta-Clusters
Posted By: rhlstudios
Subject: Meta-Clusters
Date Posted: 23 May 2015 at 11:26am
I just heard the term "Meta-cluster" for the first time today. I've only found a page that mildly talks about it, and although I think I kind of get what it is I don't feel confident that I truly solidly grasp it.
Is there anyone who can and would kindly explain to me exactly what meta-clusters are? The term has peaked my curiosity and I want to get my brain fully wrapped around it.
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Posted By: eishiya
Date Posted: 23 May 2015 at 12:13pm
A meta-cluster is a group of connected related pixels, which may not all have the exact same colour (in contrast to a cluster, which is a group of connected pixels of the same colour). For example, a red spot and its aliasing and subtle shadows would form a single meta-cluster, while intensely contrasting shadows and other objects that have different colours would form different clusters/meta-clusters.
Making sure it's clear which meta-clusters each pixel belongs to helps to avoid accidental mistakes like features blending together. Conversely, making the boundaries between clusters unclear can help achieve a soft look, by merging them into one meta-cluster that might represent multiple objects. This can be helpful in keeping backgrounds from being overwhelming, for example.
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Posted By: StoneStephenT
Date Posted: 23 May 2015 at 4:13pm
Can someone provide a picture or three explaining the concept?
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