4 Terms
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Direct draw overlay
Entertainment; Video
A feature that lets you see the video full screen and full motion on your computer screen while editing. Most new 3D graphics cards support this. If your’s does not, it simply means you will need an ...
Direct memory access (DMA)
Entertainment; Video
Method of gaining direct access to main storage in order to perform data transfers without involving the CPU.
Direct recording
Entertainment; Video
A type of analogue recording which records and reproduces data in the electrical form of its source.
Direct sound
Entertainment; Video
The sound which reaches a mike or listener without hitting or bouncing off any obstacles.
Direct to disc
Entertainment; Video
A method of recording directly to the cutting head of the audio disc cutter, eliminating the magnetic recorder in the sequence, typified by no tape hiss.
Directional antenna
Entertainment; Video
An antenna that directs most of its signal strength in a specific direction rather than at equal strength in all directions.
Directional microphone
Entertainment; Video
One whose sensitivity to sound varies with direction. Such microphones can be aimed so their most sensitive sides face the sound source, while their least sensitive sides face sources of noise or ...
