Jargon: Computer Video Editing Terms (page 2)

titling The ability to add text over a piece of video. Title programs integrated into edit systems, as well as title plug-ins, generally provide the ability to roll and crawl text.

transition Any visual changes between two discrete scenes. Cuts, dissolves, fades and wipes are the most common types of transitions. Most transitions in a video production should be cuts, but modern software has dozens of fun transition options.

turnkey system A computer system that is pre-configured to edit video or burn DVDs directly out of the box: just turn the key and edit. An increasing number of turnkey systems are capable of both video editing and DVD burning.

wipe Transition from one shot to another, where a moving line or pattern reveals the new shot.

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