Created as a result of device characterization, an ICC profile contains the data about a device's exact gamut. See also device characterization, gamut.
importing
Bringing digital image files of various types into a project. Imported files can be created in another application, captured from a camera or card reader, or brought in from optical media, networked volumes, an iPhoto library, or another Aperture project. See also project.
Import arrow
Armlike arrow that appears along with the Import dialog and points to the Library or a project in the Projects panel.
Import Arrow button
Button with an arrow icon that appears on the Import arrow. Clicking it will initiate an import.
Import button
Button in the lower-right corner of the Import dialog. The text on the button changes depending on what is selected for import. Clicking it will initiate an import.
inspector
An area in a window that enables a user to examine and edit settings. See also Adjustments Inspector, Metadata Inspector.
International Color Consortium (ICC)
An agency established to create the color management standard known as the ICC profile. ICC profiles are universally accepted by hardware and software vendors. See also ICC profile.
IPTC
Short for International Press Telecommunications Council. IPTC metadata is used by photographers and media organizations to embed keywords in the image files themselves. Large publishers typically use image management systems to quickly identify images based on their IPTC information. See also EXIF, metadata, tag.
ISO speed
The relative sensitivity of film provided as a benchmark by the International Standards Organization (ISO). In digital cameras, the minimum ISO rating is defined by the sensitivity of the digital image sensor. See also digital image sensor, digital noise.