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 08/31/2006 03:23:33 PM · #1
Is there an online glossary of various photography terms and acronyms available anywhere (including DPC-related acronyms)?

For example, what do the following mean:

- USM (I've seen it used on lenses, as well as a post-production editing step)
- GTG (used on the DPC site often)
- SC (found in our forums quite a bit)
08/31/2006 03:25:38 PM · #2
USM - Unsharp Mask in photoshop or Ultrasonic Motors when discussing lenses

GTG means Get Together

and SC are the volunteers that help run the site - Site Council


08/31/2006 03:26:25 PM · #3
Photonotes.org is a good place to get started.

There is a couple threads on DPC termsas well as "what is lol" or "bump" threads.

Message edited by author 2006-08-31 15:27:23.
 08/31/2006 03:26:41 PM · #4
- USM (I've seen it used on lenses, as well as a post-production editing step)

USM for a lens Ultra-Sonic Motor - quick and quiet
USM in post process is Unsharp Mask

- GTG (used on the DPC site often)
Get ToGether - meet DPCer's live in person.

- SC (found in our forums quite a bit)
Site Council --- the smiters of threads, the protectors of the peace and generally over-worked.
 08/31/2006 03:28:32 PM · #5
I win! :P
 08/31/2006 03:28:50 PM · #6
Originally posted by SecondCurtain:
Is there an online glossary of various photography terms and acronyms available anywhere (including DPC-related acronyms)?

For example, what do the following mean:

- USM (I've seen it used on lenses, as well as a post-production editing step)
- GTG (used on the DPC site often)
- SC (found in our forums quite a bit)


USM = Ultrasonic Motor Webpage About Canon USM
GTG = Get together = take a weekend, meet up, shoot photos, eat, repeat.
SC = Site council, clcik on Photographer Profiles under Community button above

WAY TOO SLOW, seriously I wasn't even kinda close.

Message edited by author 2006-08-31 15:30:41.
 08/31/2006 05:06:45 PM · #7
Originally posted by drewbixcube:
SC = Site council, clcik on Photographer Profiles under Community button above

WAY TOO SLOW, seriously I wasn't even kinda close.


Everyone had great replies that cleared up these acronyms. Although your were "slow", you probably had the best reply so far (the Photographer Profiles area). I would have never known to go there to do a search and find all SCs or Administrator.

Thanks!
08/31/2006 05:11:01 PM · #8
Originally posted by faidoi:
Photonotes.org is a good place to get started.

There is a couple threads on DPC termsas well as "what is lol" or "bump" threads.


faidoi, this is a good site. I've added it to my favorites. :-)
 08/31/2006 05:19:30 PM · #9
Originally posted by idnic:
I win! :P


And here's what you won... an all expense paid trip to Leroy;s house where you will be wined and dined for seven luxurious days and 7 wonderful night....

Message edited by author 2006-08-31 17:24:15.
 08/31/2006 05:32:22 PM · #10
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Originally posted by idnic:
I win! :P


And here's what you won... an all expense paid trip to Leroy;s house where you will be wined and dined for seven luxurious days and 7 wonderful night....


I thought you said she won. ;-P
 08/31/2006 05:33:52 PM · #11
Originally posted by SecondCurtain:
I would have never known to go there to do a search and find all SCs or Administrator.

Thanks!

It's even easier to go Help > About : )
 08/31/2006 05:35:47 PM · #12
Wikitography
 09/01/2006 09:06:59 AM · #13
I linked to this one through my site
//www.normicro.com/glossary.htm
 09/01/2006 06:38:20 PM · #14
Originally posted by SecondCurtain:
Originally posted by drewbixcube:
SC = Site council, click on Photographer Profiles under Community button above

WAY TOO SLOW, seriously I wasn't even kinda close.


Everyone had great replies that cleared up these acronyms. Although you were "slow", you probably had the best reply so far (the Photographer Profiles area). I would have never known to go there to do a search and find all SCs or Administrator.

Thanks!


WOO-WHOO! Do I at least get an honorable mention...participation ribbon...cookie...something? No? Ok then.
 09/03/2006 01:49:03 PM · #15
I'm assuming, but just want to make sure, but when I see "DNMC" (as found in many forum messages) I think it means "Does Not Meet Criteria", as in challenge criteria.

Is this correct?
09/03/2006 01:58:24 PM · #16
Originally posted by lesgainous:
I'm assuming, but just want to make sure, but when I see "DNMC" (as found in many forum messages) I think it means "Does Not Meet Criteria", as in challenge criteria.

Is this correct?


Does Not Meet Challenge or Dares Not Mention Cheese, whichever you prefer :-)
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