450 Glossary
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 images, where only one image 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.
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 Projects panel. 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.
TIFF Short for Tagged Image File Format. TIFF is a widely used bitmapped graphics file
format, developed by Aldus and Microsoft, that handles monochrome, grayscale
images. See also format.
transition A visual effect applied between the display of images in a slideshow. In
Aperture, you can choose the duration of the cross fade between images.
tripod A stand with three legs used to keep a camera steady. The use of a tripod is
especially necessary when shooting long exposures. See also camera shake, exposure.
tungsten light A type of light with low color temperature. Tungsten light sources
usually include household lamps but should not be confused with fluorescent. See also
color temperature, white balance.
underexposed The result of not exposing a scene long enough. Underexposed scenes
appear dark. See also exposure, overexposure.
unipod Similar to a tripod; a stand with one leg used as an aid in keeping a camera
steady.
See also camera shake, exposure.
untagged A document or an image that lacks an embedded profile.