Matched dissolve

In television, video, or motion-picture programming or production, a process in which one scene is gradually faded out while simultaneously being replaced by another.

dissolve

Culinary arts; Cooking

To incorporate a dry ingredient (such as sugar, salt, yeast or gelatin) into a liquid so thoroughly that no grains of the dry ingredient are evident, either by touch or sight.

dissolve

Culinary arts; Cooking

To stir a solid food and a liquid food together to form a mixture in which none of the solid remains. In some cases, heat may be needed in order for the solid to dissolve.

Camtasia

Software; Video editing

Camtasia is a screencast software that allows users to record actions on a computer screen such as navigating in a browser or running any program while allowing narration to be ...

headroom

Software; Video editing

a) The number of dB increases possible above the operation level (0 VU) before unacceptable distortion occurs. b) In composition, the space between a subject’s head and the upper ...

heads out

Software; Video editing

A way of winding tape so that the beginning of a selection is on the outside of the reel.

head-to-tape contact

Software; Video editing

The degree to which the surface of the magnetic coating approaches the surface of the record or replay heads during normal operation of a recorder. Good head-to-tape contact ...

height

Software; Video editing

The vertical positioning of a head with respect to a piece of tape. The size of the picture in a vertical direction.

helical scan

Software; Video editing

A method of recording video information diagonally on a tape, used in home and professional VCRs. High-speed rotating video heads scan these diagonal video tracks, giving an ...