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pixel pusher

This is a derogatory term used for production artists in the Film Special Effects/VFX/Computer Games industry to denote a menial production laborer for the creativity of others.
You are just a pixel pusher. You don't have any creative say in the final look or design of the project. We give you the concept art and you labor over it to achieve my artistic ambition and greatness.
by Slave_artist_24 June 3, 2009
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Pixellurgy

pix·el·lur·gy ,n.

1.e science that deals with procedures used in extracting pixels from their ores,
purifying and alloying pixels and creating useful objects from pixels.

2.The study of pixels and their properties in bulk and at the atomic level.
Extractive pixellurgy is the practice of separating pixels from their ore, and refining them into a pure pixel.
by Gene Diaz Jr. August 9, 2006
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pixel ninja

Someone strong like Jedi in the ways of graphic design. He is capable of creating with the fury of a thousand sun gods. His skills are many and his weaknesses few.
Dude, that guy's like a total pixel ninja with that Adobe stuff.
by adakis May 19, 2011
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pixelatedgamer

Some virgin that does streams
Wow it’s pixelatedgamer
by GamerGirlPee November 10, 2018
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pixel-fucking

When someone pays way too much attention looking at a visual effects shot in a film. Often happens when examining the grain of a composite element to make sure it matches the film stock.
"Man, I can't believe that the director is pixel-fucking my shot."
by stooge-on-BOL May 20, 2008
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pixeldick

Person whose only real physical activity or brush with danger occurs in MMORPGs. Typically chooses a heroic online name and persona, but could'nt do a pushup in real life.
Grundar Bonebreaker? I know that geek offline. He got beat up by the treaurer of the Girl's Chess Club. What a pixeldick.
by Mothshade June 7, 2005
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Pixelize

To turn into pixels.
by BYTE-Smasher November 26, 2003
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