Apple Aperture 2 - Manual (Page 653)

Glossary 653
external editor An application used in tandem with Aperture to perform advanced
adjustments, such as compositing. Aperture creates a new master when an image is
sent to an external editor and automatically retrieves the master when the image is
saved. See also
compositing , master .
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 .
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 adjustment .
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 view that allows you to scroll through,
rate, rotate, and search for images. See also
Full Screen view .
filmstrip view A Browser view that allows you to quickly scroll through image
thumbnails horizontally. See also
Browser .
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 .
Finder The part of Mac operating system software that keeps track of files,
applications, and folders and displays the desktop.
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 .
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
tethered shooting , USB , vault .
fixed lens See prime lens .