correction is in error and the copy should run as
originally written or set.
STILL DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY— A photo-
graphic technique that allows a photographer to take
pictures and store them electronically (digitally) in
a specially manufactured camera. The pictures may
then be processed using digital photographic
software installed on a microcomputer.
STOP BATH— An acid solution used to arrest develop-
ment by neutralizing the alkaline developer with
which the photographic material is saturated as it
leaves the developing bath.
STOP DOWN— In still photography and television, the
use of a smaller aperture.
STRINGER— A person not assigned to a newspaper
staff who contributes articles or provides informa-
tion about an event.
STROBE FLASH— See ELECTRONIC FLASH.
STYLE— The spelling, punctuation, capitalization,
abbreviation and similar mechanical aspects of
grammar used in preparing copy.
STYLEBOOK— A compilation of rules that apply to a
particular publication, including locally written
policy on spelling, abbreviations, capitalization and
several other areas.
SWITCHER, AUDIO— In television, a member of the
studio production team who is responsible for
operating the television audio-mixing console.
SWITCHER, VIDEO— In television, a member of the
studio production team who is responsible for
operating the video-mixing console and special
effects bank.
T/W SWITCH— In television, the zoom servo lever
that regulates the operation of a zoom lens (T for
telephoto and W for wide angle).
TALENT— In television, the performer being photo-
graphed, such as the newscaster.
TALLY LIGHT— In television, the light atop the
camera and inside the viewfinder that is illuminated
when the shot produced by the camera is on the air.
TAPE HEAD SEQUENCE— The order in which the
tape heads appear on a reel-to-reel tape recorder/
reproducer. In most cases, the tape head sequence
(from left to right) is erase, record and playback.
TERTIARY MOVEMENT— In television, an effect
produced from a sequence of shots involving two or
more cameras.
TEST STRIP— In still photography, a contact print
produced to determine the correct exposure and
contrast.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS— A not-for-profit,
cooperative news service that series newspapers,
magazines and radio and television stations.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS STYLEBOOK AND
LIBEL MANUAL— The recommended guide for
preparing military news.
THIRTY (30)— A direction typed on the last page of
copy to indicate the end of the story.
THREE-SHOT— In television, a shot that includes
three talents.
TIE-BACK— A newswriting device that allows the
writer to refresh the reader’s memory about past
events related to the story being written.
TIE-IN— A newswriting device that provides supple-
mentary information to the story being written.
TILT— In television, a secondary camera movement
wherein the camera is moved vertically on a
stationary pedestal.
TONE— In a photographic negative or print, the degree
of lightness or darkness of the various parts of the
image.
TOUR— A planned program conducted for an
individual or group designed to increase public
awareness and understanding of a command and its
mission.
TRACK, AUDIO— In television, the portion of the
videotape that contains the audio information.
Virtually all videotape formats provide enough
space for the recording of two audio tracks.
TRACK, CONTROL— In television, the portion of the
videotape that provides the necessary foundation to
control and synchronize videotape editing and
playback functions.
TRACK, TIME CODE ADDRESS— In television, the
portion of the videotape used to record cuing
information for editing, such as audio or visual
time/frame identification.
TRACK, VIDEO— The portion of the videotape that
contains the video information. The video track
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