Question | Answer |
ASF | advanced streaming format-open file format for streaming multimedia files containing text, graphics, sound, video and animation for windows platform. |
AVI | audio video interleave; video file format designed for Windows; can be compressed or uncompressed, depending on the codec used. |
Chroma Key | a technique for superimposing one video image onto another; most common chroma key colors are blue and green. |
DVD Authoring | the process of creating a DVD that will play in a DVD player. |
Firewire | high speed interface that connects external devices; commonly known as IEEE1394; 1394A for PCs; 1394B for Macs. |
FLV | flash video; video format used to deliver video over the Internet using Adobe Flash Player. |
MP4 | mpeg 4; compressed file format that can be used for audio or video; appropriate for streaming. |
MPEG | moving pictures expert group; standard for compressing digital video; universe standard for digital video. |
MOV | movie; common multimedia format used for video commonly played in Quicktime. |
Pre-Production | the process of preparing all elements of a video production, including planning, storyboarding, script writing, scheduling, props, camera angles and locations. |
Production | the process of recording video. |
Post-Production | all phases of production following recording of video, i.e. capturing, editing, titling, exporting, etc. |
Tripod Dolly | a mobile tripod or a moving platform for the camera; allows for smooth camera movement and tracking shots. |
USB | universal serial bus; standard hardware interface for attaching peripherals to a computer. |
Video Conversion Software | software that will convert a video file from one format to another. |
Video Editing Software | programs used to capture, edit, and manipulate video images, add effects, titles and music to create studio- quality video. |
VOB | video object; movie data file from a DVD disc. |