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Video editing

Of or pertaining to software that is made to organize raw video footage using editing techniques and special effects in order to create a finalized motion picture.

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Time code

Software; Video editing

A) A digital code number recorded onto a videotape for editing purposes. When decoded, the time code identifies every frame of a videotape using digits reading hours:minutes:seconds and frames. Each ...

World reference

Software; Video editing

The absolute coordinate system which is the root reference and upon which all other references are based. It cannot be animated.

Present pattern

Software; Video editing

A) An effect selected by the PST PTN push-button where a wipe pattern is used. The characteristics of the pattern are set using the pattern controls. If the effect is wiped on-air over an existing ...

Scanning lines

Software; Video editing

A) A single, continuous narrow strip of the picture area containing highlights, shadows and half-tones, determined by the process of scanning. b) Horizontal or near-horizontal lines sampling a ...

Surface treatment

Software; Video editing

Any process by which the surface smoothness of the tape coating is improved after it has been applied to the base film.

Vectorscope

Software; Video editing

A specialised oscilloscope which demodulates the video signal and presents a display of R-Y versus B-Y. The angle and magnitude of the displayed vectors are respectively related to hue (R-Y) and ...

Pattern (PTN)

Software; Video editing

In general switcher terms, a pattern is any geometric shape which grows, rotates, or pivots and in so doing removes the foreground video while simultaneously revealing the background video. Strictly ...

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