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Jargon

The Editors
September 2007

batch capture

The ability of software to automatically capture selected clips recorded on a source tape based on a log of your shots.

breakout box (BoB)

An A/V connector box that can be placed away from the computer. A BoB allows users to connect video and audio sources without needing to reach behind the computer.

crawl

Text effect where text moves right-to-left (in the English-speaking world). Commonly seen as stock tickers on television programs. Usually seen at the top or bottom of a screen.

cut

Instantaneous change from one shot to another shot.

dissolve

Image transition effect of one picture gradually disappearing as another gradually appears.

envelopes (also known as rubber bands)

A software tool that allows fading in and out of audio or video in various part of a track. You can use animation nodes or handles on the envelope to fine tune the shape of a fade or effect control.

fade

Gradual diminishing or heightening of visual or audio intensity. Usage: fade out, fade to black, fade in or up from black.

filter effect

A small program or plug-in that changes a specific parameter of video or audio, such as the color of a visual element or the reverb on an audio track.

non-linear

A somewhat archaic description of video editing systems that use hard drives for video storage. Non-linear systems allow random access of captured material, as opposed to linear systems using VCRs, that require fast-forwarding or rewinding tapes for each edit. Most modern editing systems are computer-based and non-linear, so the adjective isn’t that important to specify.

plug-in

A software addition to an editing or compositing program that adds features to the software. Typical plug-in functions include audio effects, encoding, titling, additional visual effects and videotape logging.

RAID

(Redundant Array of Independent Disks) A method of configuring hard drives to increase data access speed, reliability or some combination of both. RAIDs for video are generally configured as RAID 0 stripe sets, which spread the data for a particular file between both drives.

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