Operation Manual

180 Corel VideoStudio Pro User Guide
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.
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.