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ASF (Advanced Streaming Format)
What is an open file format for streaming multimedia files containing text, graphics, sound, video and animation for windows platform.
100
FLV (Flash Video)
What is video format used to deliver video over the internet using Adobe Flash Player.
100
Production
What is the process of recording video
100
Video Editing Software
What is programs used to capture, edit, and manipulate video images, add effects, titles and music to create studio-quality video.
100
Cut
What is a scene change in a movie; a quick move from one scene to another.
200
AVI (Audio Video Interleave)
What is Video file format originally designed for windows; can be compressed or uncompressed, depending on the codec used.
200
MP4 (mpeg 4)
What is a compressed file format that can be used for audio or video; appropriate for streaming.
200
Post-Production
What is all phases of production following recording of video, i.e. capturing, editing, titling, exporting, etc
200
VOB (Video Object)
What is Movie data file from a DVD disc
200
Establishing shot
What is usually the first shot of a scene, designed to show the viewer where the action is taking place.
300
Chroma Key
What is a technique for superimposing one video image onto another; most common chroma key colors are blue and green.
300
MPEG (Moving Pictures Expert Group)
What is standard for compressing digital video; Universal standard for digital video
300
Tripod Dolly
What is a mobile tripod or a moving platform for the camera; allows for smooth camera movement and tracking shots.
300
WMV (Windows Media Video)
What is a compressed video format designed for Windows but also viewable on Macs.
300
Eye Level
What is a camera angle which shows the subject as we would expect to see them in real life
400
DVD Authoring
What is the process of creating a DVD that will play in a DVD player.
400
MOV (Movie)
What is Common multimedia format used for video commonly played in quicktime.
400
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
What is standard hardware interface for attaching peripherals to a computer.
400
Backlight compensation
What is the ability of a camera to compensate in cases where a subject with a large amount of background light would otherwise be obscured.
400
Footage
What is raw, unedited material as it had been originally recorded.
500
Firewire
What is High speed interface that connects external devices; commonly known as IEEE1394; 1934A for PCs ; 1394B for Macs
500
Pre-Production
What is the process of preparing all elements of a video production, including planning, storyboarding, script writing, scheduling, props, camera angles and locations.
500
Video Conversion Software
What is software that will convert a video file from one format to another.
500
Birds eye view
What is a scene shot from directly above the action.
500
High Angle
What is a camera angle that shows the subject from above; camera is angled down towards the subject; not as extreme as bird's eye view.