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232 Corel VideoStudio
A special algorithm or program that is used to process video. The origin of the word is
compression/decompression or coder/decoder.
Color Clip
A simple background color used in a movie. It is often used for titles and credits since they
stand out clearly against the solid color.
Compression
Compression is achieved through a codec and works by removing redundant data or
describing it in terms that can be decompressed. Nearly all digital video is compressed in
some way or another but differs on the degree of compression. The more compressed, the
more resources needed for playback.
Data Rate
The amount of data per second that is transferred from one part of your computer to
another. These data rates vary in different types of media.
Device Control
A software driver that allows programs to control video sources like the camcorder or VCR.
DNLE
Digital Non-Linear Editing is a method of combining and editing multiple video clips to
produce a finished product. DNLE offers random access to all source materials at all times
during the editing process.
Driver
A software program that controls the connection between a specific device and a computer.
DSLR
A type of camera that uses removable lenses and takes images using a reflex mirror system.
The acronym DSLR stands for digital single-lens reflex. Compared to compact point and
shoot cameras, DSLRs offer more manual controls and higher image quality.
DV
Digital Video with a capital “D” and a capital “V” stands for a very specific format of video,
just like VHS or High-8. This format can be understood (played back, recorded) by DV
camcorders and your computer, if you have the proper hardware and software. DV can be
copied from your camcorder to your computer, and then back to your camcorder (after
editing, of course) without any loss of quality.
DVD
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is popular in video production because of its high quality and
broad compatibility. Not only does it guarantee audio and video quality, DVDs make use of
the MPEG-2 format, used to produce discs that are single- or double-sided, and single- or
dual-layer. They can be played on standalone DVD players or on the DVD-ROM drive of your
PC.
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