An image editing term that refers to the elimination of a background of an image so that, when put on a page, the image appears to float. Silhouetting can include a clipping path that allows the image to abut page layout elements such as tints and rules. Without a clipping path, a silhouetted image has white areas around its edge that are opaque and will knockout other page layout elements.

Opaquing out the background around a subject on a halftone negative. to top

Silhouetting is the technique used to select all or part of an image in order to include it in another image or document.

Essentially the same thing as back lighting, silhouetting illuminates a silhouette of an object from the rear.

Accent lighting technique that creates a dramatic outline by back lighting. Also used in landscape lighting.

Light from behind to create an outlined effect of an item