Operation Manual

142 Corel VideoStudio Pro User Guide
Capture Plug-ins
These are utilities integrated with Corel VideoStudio Pro that allow the
program to recognize capture devices and automatically detect them
when they are connected to the computer.
Clip
A short section or part of a movie. A clip can be audio, video, still images
or a title.
Codec
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.
Composite Video
A video signal that combines luminance and chrominance. NTSC and PAL
are examples of composite video.
Compression
Making a file smaller by removing redundant data. Nearly all digital video
is compressed in some way or another. Compression is achieved through
a codec.
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.