Glossary 441
external editor An application used in tandem with Aperture to perform advanced
adjustments, such as compositing. Aperture creates a new master file when an image is
sent to an external editor and automatically retrieves the master file when the image is
saved. See also compositing, master file.
external flash A type of flash connected to the camera via the hot-shoe bracket or PC
terminal. Using an external flash is the best technique for avoiding the red-eye effect in
your subject’s eyes. See also flash, red-eye.
f-stop The ratio of the focal length of the lens to the diameter of the opening of the
aperture. See also aperture.
fill-in lighting The use of an artificial light source, such as daylight lamps or flash, to soften
a subject or fill in shadows. See also bounce lighting, color temperature, white balance.
film A flexible transparent base coated with a light-sensitive emulsion capable of
recording images. See also dust and scratch removal, emulsion.
filmstrip An interface element in Full Screen mode that allows you to scroll through,
rate, rotate, and search for images. See also Full Screen mode.
filters a. Modifiable search criteria used in the Query HUD to return a specific selection
of images. b. Effects applied in Photoshop that affect the visual quality of the image to
which they’re applied. c. A colored piece of glass or plastic designed to be placed in
front of a camera lens to change, emphasize, or eliminate density, reflections, or areas
within the scene. See also compositing, density, effects.
finishing The process of applying the final adjustments to a digital image just before
distribution. Finishing may involve applying an additional gamma adjustment upon
export, or using an external editor to either burn or dodge a portion of the image
before sending it to the printer. See also export, external editor.
Finder a. The part of Mac operating system software that keeps track of files,
applications, and folders and displays the desktop. b. See viewfinder.
FireWire The Apple trademark name for the IEEE 1394 standard. A fast and versatile
interface used to connect external devices to computers. FireWire is well suited to
transferring large amounts of data, and FireWire devices such as hard drives are often
used to provide additional storage space. Aperture vaults are commonly stored on
external FireWire hard drives. See also vault.
fixed lens See prime lens.
flash A device either on or attached to the camera that emits a brief, intense burst of
light when the shutter release button is pressed. Flashes, synchronized with the shutter,
are used to obtain a correctly exposed image in low-light situations. See also exposure,
external flash, fill-in lighting, hot shoe.
To Next Page
Loading...
