Apple Aperture 3.5 - Manual (Page 523)

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Sorting pop-up menu Used to arrange photos in the Browser based on a variety of sort
properties or custom sort criteria. See also Browser.
source image file See original.
source profile The profile of an image file before it undergoes color conversion.
Span setting A secondary Viewer setting that splits the presentation of the current photo
selection between the main and secondary Viewer displays. See also main Viewer, photo selection,
secondary Viewer.
spectrophotometer An instrument that measures the wavelength of color across an
entire spectrum of colors. Because it can be used to profile both displays and printers, the
spectrophotometer is preferred for device profiling.
Split View layout A main window layout in Aperture that displays the Viewer and Browser at the
same time. See also Browser, Browser layout, Viewer, Viewer layout.
Spot & Patch adjustment An adjustment in Aperture used to retouch imperfections in an image,
such as sensor dust. See also adjustment.
spot metering A type of metering that operates by metering within a small target that is usually
in the center of the frame. See also center-weighted metering, evaluative metering, light meter.
sRGB A common working space designed to represent the average PC monitor. Because of its
small gamut, it is suitable for web graphics but not for print production. See also working space.
stack In Aperture, a set of similar photos, of which only one photo is intended for use. See also
alternate, pick.
stopping down The process of changing the aperture, or f-stop, to a smaller opening. See also
aperture, f-stop.
Straighten adjustment An adjustment in Aperture that levels the image’s horizon. Used in
conjunction with the Straighten tool. See also adjustment.
subject The main object, person, scene, or incident chosen by the photographer to be
represented in a photo. See also candid shot, photograph.
subtractive color Images with color elements derived from the light reflected off the surface of
an object. CMYK is a common form of subtractive color. See also CMYK.
SWOP Short for Specifications for Web Offset Publications, a standard printing-press profile. Web
here refers to a web press, not to the Internet.
tabs In Aperture, elements that delineate projects, folders, or albums in the Browser when more
than one is selected in the Library inspector. You click a tab to view the contents of a currently
open project, folder, or album. See also album, folder, project.
target A reference file used to profile a device such as a scanner or digital camera. It often
contains patches whose color values have been measured. The output from a device is then
compared with the target. See also device characterization.
telephoto lens A lens with a long focal length that magnifies the subject. See also lens.
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