Galley proof |
Late-stage proof used for proofreading. Traditionally, the galley was a section of handset type that was checked before being joined into a printing frame with other galleys. Also called reader's proof; (GN4) Text, printed from Ted4, in the width of default column. |
Gamma correction |
A mathematically defined function where the middle tones of an image are adjusted based on a curve rather than on a linear change in brightness or darkness. Gamma correction is a powerful tool for fixing images where one area is extremely bright but most of the image is too dark. |
Gang up |
To print more than one item on a single sheet of paper. A gang run means multiple print jobs run at the same time on the same press. |
General assignment |
A reporter who covers a variety of stories rather than a single "beat" |
Ghost |
A "ghost writer" is someone who writes stories for another's signature |
GIF |
Graphics Interchange Format. Pronunciation varies, but its creator supposedly said "jiff." Commonly used, proprietary graphics format (variable bit depth, up to 256-bit) with lossless compression, ideal for line art and non-photographic Web page images. Also supports multi-part animation. |
Glossy |
A shiny-finished photographic print, generally easier to use than "matte-finished" prints |
Glyph |
Any character of a font, but especially a dingbat; traditionally, a pictograph or hieroglyph. |
GNML |
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Gradient fill |
A general term for a fill that provides a gradation or spectrum of colors between two or more key colors. Gradient fill types include linear fill, and radial fill. |
Graf or graph |
Paragraph |
Grammalogue |
See logogram. |
Grave |
See accent marks. |
Graveyard shift |
Same as dog watch |
Grayscale |
Black-and-white, continuous-tone images are scanned into the PC as grayscales made up of 4, 16, 64, or 256 grays. For output, grayscales are converted into black and white halftones where dots of varying sizes are used to represent grays ranging from black to white. |
Greeking |
Areas of grey are used to simulate lines of text. Also the practice of using random letters, nonsense text ("Lorem ipsum dolor..."), or grayed regions to mock up the overall appearance of a page without using actual text. |
Grid |
A series of non-printing horizontal and vertical lines on a page to indicate where objects are to be placed and aligned. A systematic division of a page into columns and modules. |
Gripper allowance |
A narrow, nonprintable strip along the leading and trailing edges of a paper sheet, out of bounds because tiny "gripper" teeth catch the paper there and pull it through the press. |
Group |
a/ Fred4 page objects, tied together (grouped) b/ If you group together folder objects such as articles, editorial images, documents, images, audios, videos, stories etc. ("folder" type of objects), that's called a "group". |
Guillemets |
French-style "quotation marks"; also known as chevrons. |
Gutter |
The central blank area between left and right pages; (of column), space between two columns. The space or margin between facing pages |
Gutter bleed |
See crossover. |
Gutter margin |
The inside margin of a facing page |