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| In point | an editing mark made in the video clip to signal when the clip should start to play |
| Insert | an editing process that inserts video and audio information over an existing control track In non-linear editing, it is also inserting video and/or audio between two other segments on the editing track without overwriting the existing segments |
| Jump cut | a cut that creates a lack of continuity by leaving out parts of the action |
| Key Frame | points that can be set in video or audio to control levels of sound, pan/spread levels, motions and filters these key frames effect changes to the audio/video over the course of the video |
| Lavaliere mic | small microphone that can be easily hidden on a piece of clothing so as not to be seen by the camera |
| Lead room | in composition the blank space left in front of a subject looking off screen |
| Lift | in non-linear editing, removing a segment of audio/video from the track without replacing it with segments next to it or moving any other segment on the timeline |
| Log | a record of events To scan field tapes in order to pick sound bites and usable shots |
| Microphone | an electronic input device that detects sound |
| Mini DV | small (mini) digital video tapes |
| Omni–directional | in all directions simultaneously |
| Out point | an edit point in a video clip to signal the end point of a segment in the time line |
| Picture–in–Picture | the method of representing two separate video signals simultaneously on the screen |
| Pixel | smallest dot that a monitor can display at a particular resolution. tiny light sensitive area that changes according to color and intensity of light hitting it |
| Pre-roll | the time needed between the start of a videotape and when it stabilizes |
| Reverse zoom | the pulling back of the focal length and, therefore, the angle of view of a zoom lens goes from large to small |
| Rule of thirds | a guideline for producing compositions which are pleasing to the eye, with imaginary lines dividing the image horizontally and vertically |
| Sequence | a series of shots or clips made in an organized manner to be arranged in a meaningful manner order could be arranged chronologically, by size, or any pattern set by videographer |
| Shotgun mic | a highly directional microphone, usually with a long, tubular body; used by the production sound mixer on location or on the set for film and television productions |
| Stand by | cue given to talent to prepare to be “on-camera” |
| Time code | the unique identifying code number assigned to each frame of the video Time code is expressed in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames, counted from the point at which time code recording is started |
| Tripod | a three legged device that attaches to cameras to hold them steady tripods usually feature adjustable features, such as extendable legs, pan and tilt, or swivel heads, and quick release buttons |
| VHS | a consumer oriented videotape format using 1/2-inch tape housed in a cassette |
| View finder | a viewing screen built into a video camera enabling the operator to monitor the images being recorded most electronic viewfinders also allow the playback and review of recorded material |
| Voice over | narration or non-synchronous dialog taking place over the action onscreen |
| White balance | electronically adjusting a camera's chroma channels for a light source so that white will be reproduced as true white most cameras can automatically white balance when the operator fills the screen with a white card and pushes a white balance button |
| Zoom | an optical effect in which the image rapidly grows larger or smaller as though the camera is moving closer or away from its subject |
| Assembly Edit | constructing a video program by transferring clips in sequence on the timeline |
| Bin | in digital audio and video terms, a directory from which stored shots or sound segments are selected for use It originally was a reference to a storage container lined with a cloth bag, into which cut film or sound stock could be arranged and hung |
| Capture | the process of transferring digital video or audio to the computer for editing |
| Check list | an organizational list made when planning for example, a checklist for a video shoot would include making sure you have everything you're going to need (cables, lights, microphone, video tape, tripod, camera, shot list, etc) |
| Cut | a visual transition in editing in which one shot is replaced on screen with another |
| Cutaway | a shot other than, but related to, the main action |
| Drop out | a momentary loss of a picture signal during tape playback |
| Dub | to duplicate an audio tape or videotape also, to re-record dialogue with lip synchronization after a production is finished dubbing rights legal rights-generally obtained after a copyright fee is paid-making it possible to use copyrighted works for production purposes |
| Effects | tools in the switcher or editing system that can be used for fades, wipes or special effects |
| Frame rate | the frequency at which film or video frames run |
| Genre/Style | the classification of literature, movies, plays, etc according to form and structure and the manipulation and interpretation of reality |
| Inputs | connections on equipment (computer, camera, VCR, TV, etc) used to transfer data from another piece of equipment |
| Insert Edit | replacing part of a previously edited video and/or audio segment with new material the opposite of assembly edit |
