Display, Effects – Apple Aperture 2 User Manual
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digitize A term often used by photographers for converting images captured on film
to a digital format, such as TIFF, using a film scanner.
disclosure triangle A small triangle you click to show or hide details in the
Aperture interface.
display The computer’s monitor.
distort Performing an adjustment that changes the shape or composition of an image.
See also
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DNG A royalty-free RAW image format designed by Adobe Systems Incorporated. See
also
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dot gain A printing press term used to describe the enlargement of halftone dots as
ink is absorbed into paper. Dot gain can affect the quality of an image’s appearance by
reducing the amount of white reflected off the paper.
dots per inch (dpi) A printer resolution measurement that refers to the maximum
number of dots within a square inch. See also
drift Changes in the way a device reproduces color over time. For example, the age of
inks and type of paper can cause a printer’s color output to drift. See also
drop shadow An effect that creates an artificial shadow behind an image. Typically
used on websites and in photo albums to create the illusion of three dimensions.
Duplicate Version button A button in the Full Screen view toolbar that duplicates the
selected image version with all applied metadata and adjustments. See also
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dust and scratch removal The process of digitally removing the blemishes caused by
dust and scratches on film scans. See also
dye sublimation A type of printer that creates images by heating colored ribbon to
a gaseous state, bonding the ink to the paper. See also
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Edge Sharpen adjustment An adjustment in Aperture that sharpens the image
based on luminance using multiple sharpening passes. See also
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editing The process of arranging and eliminating images. See also
effects A general term used to describe the introduction of unnatural visual elements
to enhance an image. See also