| A | B |
| Analog Video | Uses continuous electrical signal to capture footage on a magnetic tape |
| Digital Video | Made up of binary format that can be read by computers |
| Capture | To record audio, video, or still images as digital data in a file |
| Frame | A single picture or still shot, that is one of many sequential images that make up a video |
| Frame Rate | The number of video frames displayed per second |
| NTSC | Worldwide standard for movie theater projectors and television (24 fps) |
| Display Resolution | The number of pixels that can be displayed on displayed on digital screen |
| 720 X 480 (480p) | NTSC DV and DVD standard |
| 1280 x 720 (720p) | HD video capable of high frame rates |
| 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | HD video with high resolution |
| Storyboarding | A sequence of drawings, with directions and sometimes dialog, that represents planned shots for a movie |
| Casting | Finding appropriate people to play the roles of the video |
| Capturing Video | Importing video from the original recording device |
| Clips | Small segments of a larger video |
| Trim | To hide parts of a file or clip without deleting them from the original source |
| Sequence | A variety of wide, medium, and tight video shots edited together to compress time, add interest, and help the viewer move efficiently through a story |
| Timeline | Shows the components of the movie such as photos, video, audio clips and titles in the order and timing that they will appear in the movie |
| Rolling Credits | List of cast and credits for sources |
| Soundtracks or Sound Effects | Aditional audio added as background or to enhance specific points in the video |
| Narration | Audio of one or more people that has been recorded to enhance or assist in telling the story for your viceo |
| Transitions | The visual movements as one picture, video clip or title changes to another. |
| Video Effects | Special effects added to a movie |